Parks Assistant Director - Operations
Department:Parks
Closes: 04-10-2026
Position details:
Under the general direction of the Director of Recreation/Administration, this position serves as the senior operations leader for the Parks and Recreation Department. The Assistant Director – Operations is responsible for the direct oversight, coordination, and evaluation of revenue-generating facilities, recreational programs, athletics, aquatics, and operational services.
This position functions as second-in-command for daily departmental operations and provides leadership, supervision, and administrative support to ensure efficient and effective delivery of parks and recreation services. The Assistant Director implements policies established by the Director and City leadership and assists in strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, and operational decision-making.
Please note: All communication regarding application status will be sent via email. Applicants should monitor their inbox and spam/junk folders for messages from the City of Richmond (search for City of Richmond DO_NOT_REPLY@richmondky.gov or DO_NOT_REPLY@richmond.ky.us).
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field preferred;
AND three to five (3–5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in parks and recreation, facility operations, municipal management, or related field;
OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Pay Grade: 5
Parks Maintenance Laborer I
Department:Parks
Closes: 04-13-2026
Position details:
Under immediate supervision performs routine and
repetitive manual labor in the maintenance of park properties and the equipment therein.
Mows, operates equipment, does light mechanical labor, rakes
leaves, does snow removal, has light-on the job supervisions duties, assists and or performs
carpentry, painting, plumbing, equipment maintenance
Requirements:
Ability to follow and understand written and oral
instructions. Ability to perform semi-skilled labor such as carpentry, plumbing, and light
mechanical labor. Ability to get along with fellow-employees. Ability to set and maintain high
work standards and to serve as working example to seasonal laborers.
Eighth grade education; or a substitution of experience in
labor work for the education. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Salary:
Pay Grade: 2
Industrial Development Coordinator
Department:Admin
Closes: 04-03-2026
Position details:
Under the supervision of the Richmond Industrial
Development Corporation Director and Board, this position supports the community’s industrial
growth efforts by facilitating project coordination, conducting research, managing stakeholder
communication, and assisting with site and infrastructure development initiatives. This position
plays a key role in connecting the activities of the Industrial Development Director and EID
Marketing & Grants Director to ensure seamless execution of industrial recruitment, retention,
and expansion strategies.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business Administration
or related field, with at least two years of administrative or business experience required; or
any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite
knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Pay Grade: 4