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Director of Park and Recreation Planning

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United States , Portland

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50.00 - 65.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Senior-level leadership role to develop equity-based park system plans for cities, counties and park districts. Join a diverse team of professionals.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work as part of a cross-office, cross-disciplinary team
  • Develop park, recreation, and open space plans for cities, counties, and park districts
  • Conduct needs assessments
  • recreation facility studies
  • trail plans
  • and strategic plans for park agencies
  • Write, develop, and analyze content to create forward-thinking plans, reports, materials, and presentations
  • Coordinate with and guide other planners, designers, and project specialists
  • Analyze and develop recommendations related to park condition, demographics, trends, community needs, level of service, park access, recreation programs and events, maintenance and operations, capital projects, and funding/implementation strategies
  • Lead planning teams to create bold, innovative, and equitable park planning and design solutions
  • Oversee the development of work products
  • Lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams
  • Develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
  • Maintain client relationships
  • Represent clients at public hearings and meetings
  • Help build and maintain strong, responsive client interactions
  • Mentor and train staff
  • Ensure effective project management
  • Conduct business development
  • Facilitate firmwide collaboration for the team
  • Lead team meetings
  • May supervise staff and complete performance reviews

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, parks and recreation management, recreation and tourism, geography, landscape architecture, or related field
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) or more years of experience in urban park system planning, including developing need assessments and park system master plans
  • Experience producing park plan documents
  • Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, maintaining schedules
  • Ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups and facilitate client and stakeholder meetings
  • Ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, create proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships
  • Ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Software proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with park and recreation systems planning, trends, metrics and/or services
  • Willingness to join one of MIG’s identified offices to work directly with our teams and clients
  • Existing US work authorization is required

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree
  • Consulting/private-sector experience
  • Graphics skills
  • Bilingual
What we offer:
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Rewarding work environment
  • Creative atmosphere
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits program including Paid Time Off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • FSA and HRA with employer contributions
  • 401K matching
  • Eligibility for overtime compensation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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