Company
Borough of Quakertown
Location
Quakertown, PA
Close Date
11/14/2025
Details
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team, shape unforgettable community experiences, and leave a lasting impact? The Director of Parks and Recreation drives the vision, growth, and energy behind Quakertown Borough’s parks, programs, and events.
From large-scale concerts featuring nationally recognized performers to year-round recreation programs and community celebrations, you’ll be at the heart of it all, inspiring connection, wellness, and fun across our community.
This leadership role oversees everything from capital improvements and park maintenance to budgeting, sponsorships, and strategic planning. You’ll manage an incredible team of staff and seasonal personnel, guiding operations that are safe, inclusive, and vibrant.
If you’re a creative, motivated leader with a passion for community engagement and a knack for bringing big ideas to life, this is your opportunity to make an impact!
The ideal candidate brings experience in event planning, grant writing, budgeting, sponsorship development, and capital project management, along with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in parks, recreation, or event management are preferred.
This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package including employer paid family health, dental, and vision plans, paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time, life insurance, employer funded defined contribution pension plan, and optional 457 savings plan.
For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, visit Quakertown.org/Hiring
Contact Name
Kris Barndt