MRPA Career Center

MRPA is your connection for available jobs in the parks and recreation profession in Minnesota, and other nearby communities. Job postings are constantly changing, so be sure to check back often. Please check all job postings and/or agency websites for official information.  

Looking to pay for a posting?  Pay online here


Current Openings:


Parks and Recreation Manager
Location: Elk River
Expires: May 2

Ice Arena Manager
Click here to apply
Location: Ames, Iowa
Expires: May 3

Rental Specialist
Location: St. Louis Park
Expires: May 5

Recreation Supervisor - Youth and Family
Location: Bloomington
Expires: May 7

Outreach Coordinator 
Location: Bemidji
Expires: May 7

Event Coordinator, Community
Location: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Expires: May 9

Facilities Maintenance Superintendent
Location: Inver Grove Heights
Expires: May 10

Recreation Coordinator
Location: Golden Valley
Expires: May 12

Recreation Program Coordinator
Location: Plymouth
Expires: May 13

Group Fitness Instructor
Location: Mounds View
Expires: May 16

Theatre and Performing Arts Coordinator
Location: Eden Prairie
Expires: May 20

Associate Professor of Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation
Location: Winona State University
Expires: Open Until Filled

Lead Building Maintenance Worker
Click here to apply
Location: Brooklyn Park
Expires: Open Until Filled

Guest Services Representative
Location: Eagan
Expires: Open Until Filled

Aquatics Director
Location: YMCA, Mankato
Expires: Open Until Filled




Current Internships:


Recreation Intern
Location: Shoreview
Expires: Continuous

Parks and Recreation Intern
Location: Rogers
Expires: Open Until Filled




Looking to promote a job opportunity?

MRPA Career Center posts are $175 per position for full-time and part-time openings for members, and $275 for non-members. The posting will be listed and emailed to the membership. 

Members can also submit any internship or seasonal jobs for $50 per position as a PDF or link to their website.  Multiple seasonal positions can also be listed on one PDF or Word doc for $175. 

To submit a post, email the position details (Word doc, pdf or web link acceptable) to: gerhard@mnrpa.org.  An invoice will be sent to you.

There is an option to pay online here.  


Current Seasonal Openings:

Guest Services (Admissions/Concessions)
Location: Edina
Expires: May 20

Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker
Location: Minneapolis
Expires: July 31

Recreation Program Assistant – Community Outreach and Events
Location: Eagan
Expires: Open Until Filled

Playground Program Coordinator
Location: Chanhassen
Expires: Open Until Filled

Recreation Instructor
Location: Duluth
Expires: Continuous

Kickball Official
Location: St. Louis Park
Expires: Continuous

Softball Official
Location: St. Louis Park
Expires: Continuous

Volleyball Official
Location: St. Louis Park
Expires: Continuous

Temp Lead Park Attendant
Location: Eagan
Open Continuous

Temp Park Attendant
Location: Eagan
Open Continuous

Temp Park Maintenance
Location: Eagan/Hastings
Open Continuous

Temp Campground Attendant
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Open Continuous

Temp Event Attendant
Locations: West St. Paul & Hastings, MN
Open Continuous

Laborer II
Locations: Duluth
Open Continuous

Recreation Seasonal Positions
Location: Eagan
Open Continuous

Cascade Bay Waterpark
Location: Eagan
Open Continuous

Seasonal Horticulturist Assistant
To apply, visit here
Location: Excelsior
Open Continuous

Parks Ambassador
To apply, visit here
Location: Burnsville
Open Continuous

Recreation Leader
To apply, visit here
Location: Burnsville
Open Continous


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