Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Sarasota, FL, United States

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As the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Director, you will oversee 155+ parks, 55,000 acres of land, management of significant economic driving facilities, planning of new parks and initiatives, administering a multi-million dollar budget, strategic planning, increasing revenue streams, developing innovative ideas for cost savings and efficiencies and building partnerships.

You'll be responsible for the development, organization, staffing, coordinating, directing and controlling of all policies, procedures, functions and operations of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources system (PRNR). Develop high performing employees, seek opportunities for collaborations, and study the needs of the community. Leverage Parks and Recreation services with Natural Resource management to achieve community health, economic and environmental sustainability.

Lead of a team of 260+ full-time em...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sarasota, United States
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: June 22, 2026