Welcome to our job postings. 
If you are a current member of IPRA, postings are a complimentary benefit of membership. 
For all others, please contact Steven Jordison, Executive Director, Iowa Park and Recreation Association at jordison@pcpartner.net or call 641-236-8282

Director
Parks and Recreation
City of Huxley
(posted September 7, 2010)

Director is responsible for the development and operation of city's parks and recreational programs and facilities.

Huxley is a fast growing community of 3,050+ (2000 census figure was 2,316) located in the exciting metro area between Des Moines and Ames on US Highway 69 and Interstate 35.  Huxley is also home of the Ballard School District.

The Parks and Recreation Department includes the development of indoor and outdoor programs for all ages, overseeing and active Community Center with a racquetball court, activity room, weight rooms, and regulation gym.  In addition, there are several activity fields.

Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.  Salary range is approximately $31,000 to $42,000.  Excellent benefits are offered with this position.

For a copy of the job description and application, please contact:

John Haldeman, City Administrator
Huxley City Hall
515 North Main Ave.
Huxley, IA  50124

Resumes and applications are due no later than Monday, September 20, 2010.

Visit city website at www.huxleyiowa.org

AmeriCorps Program Director
City of Dubuque
(posted August 23, 2010)

Performs responsible, professional and supervisory work in managing the activities of the Partners AmeriCorps program; performs related work as required.

Please refer to specific job announcement (PDF) for additional information regarind distinguishing position features, work examples, in addition to essential job skills and knowledge.

Acceptable experience and training - the successful candidate will possess professional experience in the human services field or volunteer sector and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, social work, counseling, human resources or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special requirements - possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an Iowa driver's license.

Application - please submit an application to Randy Peck, Personnel Manager, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA   52001-4864.  Personnel Office may be contacted at 563-589-4125 or citypers @ cityofdubuque.org.  The employment application, benefit summary, and job description are available at http://www.cityofdubuque.org/. Women, minorities, and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Deadline - September 10, 2010

Salary - $42, 450 annually

Job announcement (PDF)

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

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