Assistant Director – Open Space, Parks, and Golf

Job Description:

Assistant Director – Open Space, Parks, and Golf

Description

Description

To view complete job announcement and to apply click HERE .

This recruitment is being managed by Peckham & McKenney

https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/

Are you a skilled manager who is able to successfully manage multiple projects to completion? Do you place emphasis on staff development, relationship building, and being an engaged mentor and coach? If this describes you, and you have a sense of humor and enjoy coming to work, Palo Alto is looking for you! Apply today!!

The City of Palo Alto is looking to find the next Assistant Director - Open Space, Parks, and Golf. The City seeks a proven leader to guide the team to the next level of excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with contracts and budgets, collaboration, consensus building, and engaging with internal and external partners. They will possess outstanding written and oral presentation skills. Successful candidates will have a BA and eight years of experience overseeing parks and natural open spaces, including maintenance, capital improvement projects, golf course management, and community service or related experience, including five years at a management level.
Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience overseeing parks and natural open spaces, including maintenance, capital improvement projects, golf course management, and community service or related experience, including five years at a management level. For the full Job Description, click HERE.
The annual salary range is $172,890 - $259,334 with a robust benefit plan that includes generous contributions to health insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and employees may apply to send their children to the award-winning Palo Alto Unified District Schools.

Application and Selection Process:
The closing date for this recruitment is Sunday, May 25, 2025.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply through Peckham & McKenney website:
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Submit a current resume and compelling cover letter.

For additional information please contact:
Roberta Greathouse , Executive Recruiter
831.998.3194, toll-free at 866.912.1919
Roberta@ PeckhamandMcKenney.com
https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Compensation Plan HERE.

Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$172,889.60 - $259,334.40 Annually