Parks & Recreation Director Opening

The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois (12,590 - 2010 census) is seeking a qualified professional to be the Village’s Parks and Recreation Director. The current Director is retiring from the field after nine years with the Village along with serving as the most recent Illinois Park and Recreation Association Chairperson. An Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, Lincolnwood operates as a professionally managed Home-Rule municipality directly north of the City of Chicago with an area of 2.7 square miles, and a unique blend of residential, commercial, and manufacturing areas. The Village is located in Cook County and is governed by a Board of six Trustees and Village President who appoint a Village Manager who oversees the daily operations of the Village. The Village President also appoints a seven-member Parks and Recreation Advisory Board made up of residents of the Village, which meets on a monthly basis hearing public input, providing direction to the department and making recommendations to the Village Board. In addition to the Parks Department, the Village is a full-service community with Departments for Fire, Police, Community Development, Finance, and Administration. The Department is an integral part of the Village that works extensively with other Departments, the community, and the region as a whole.

The educational requirements for the position include a Bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration or a related field, from a four-year college or university. A Master’s Degree in park and recreation administration or related field is preferred. The position requires at least five years progressive experience in the parks and recreation field. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) status or the ability to receive this certification is required within six months of accepting the position. Please review the attached job description for more information on the duties and qualifications of the position.

The Village is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply for the position. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Charles Meyer, Assistant to the Village Manager, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, or by e-mail at cmeyer@lwd.org. Electronic submissions are preferred. The application deadline is November 18, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.