New Direction New Orleans
Director Parks & Parkways
New Direction New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Director of Parks and Parkways
Deliverable to residents: The Director of Parks and Parkways ensures vibrant, accessible, and well-maintained parks, green spaces, and tree canopy to enhance quality of life and neighborhood livability. This role safeguards public spaces through proactive stewardship, maintenance, and capital planning.
Charter Authority & Scope Oversees all functions of the Department of Parks and Parkways as established in Section 4-1701 of the City Charter. Responsible for the administration, control, and management of all parks (except where otherwise provided by law), the cultivation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, and other plants on public grounds, and the embellishment of parks, parkways, highways, and other public spaces. Performs additional duties assigned by the Mayor.
Key Responsibilities
Direct capital improvements in recreation areas and ensures access to public green spaces across neighborhoods
Administer, control, and manage all city owned parks, except where otherwise provided by applicable laws
Maintain and embellish parks, neutral grounds, parkways, highways, and other public grounds
Cultivate, plant, maintain, and remove trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, and other plantings throughout public spaces
Oversee urban forestry programs, including tree-planting, pruning, and canopy preservation initiatives.
Coordinate capital improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance projects in recreation and park spaces
Ensure safe, accessible, and well-maintained park facilities for residents and visitors. Promote access to parks, green spaces, and recreational amenities across all neighborhoods
Work in partnership with the NORD Commission
Foster community engagement, partnerships, and volunteer initiatives to support parks and recreation programming
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related fields preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in parks management, urban forestry, landscape design or public space administration
Experience in capital project planning, maintenance planning, and operational oversight
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage public-facing facilities
Commitment to sustainability and high-quality public service
Benefits Benefits information will be available in the future.
Additional Metadata
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Charter Authority & Scope Oversees all functions of the Department of Parks and Parkways as established in Section 4-1701 of the City Charter. Responsible for the administration, control, and management of all parks (except where otherwise provided by law), the cultivation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, and other plants on public grounds, and the embellishment of parks, parkways, highways, and other public spaces. Performs additional duties assigned by the Mayor.
Key Responsibilities
Direct capital improvements in recreation areas and ensures access to public green spaces across neighborhoods
Administer, control, and manage all city owned parks, except where otherwise provided by applicable laws
Maintain and embellish parks, neutral grounds, parkways, highways, and other public grounds
Cultivate, plant, maintain, and remove trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, and other plantings throughout public spaces
Oversee urban forestry programs, including tree-planting, pruning, and canopy preservation initiatives.
Coordinate capital improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance projects in recreation and park spaces
Ensure safe, accessible, and well-maintained park facilities for residents and visitors. Promote access to parks, green spaces, and recreational amenities across all neighborhoods
Work in partnership with the NORD Commission
Foster community engagement, partnerships, and volunteer initiatives to support parks and recreation programming
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related fields preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in parks management, urban forestry, landscape design or public space administration
Experience in capital project planning, maintenance planning, and operational oversight
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage public-facing facilities
Commitment to sustainability and high-quality public service
Benefits Benefits information will be available in the future.
Additional Metadata
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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