Champaign Park District

Last Friday, we celebrated Parks and Recreation Professionals Day with sweet treats provided by Sidney Dairy Barn! We recognized the dedicated individuals who make our community vibrant, active, and connected. From organizing fun events to maintaining our beautiful parks, your hard work and passion are truly appreciated. Thank you to all park district employees across the country for what you do! #NRPAParkandRecDay #WhereYouBelong

WE'RE HIRING! 📢 View some of our current open positions: 💼 Marketing Manager | https://bit.ly/4alBSzp 💼 Executive Assistant | https://bit.ly/4aqt4sh 💼 Youth Theatre Director | https://bit.ly/43rzO6M All open positions | https://bit.ly/3zvJuAn

We're hiring a Director of Finance! Apply Online: https://lnkd.in/gpf3_Qz5 The Director of Finance is responsible for management and oversight of all financial operations of the Champaign Park District including developing the annual operating and capital budget to submit for the Distinguished Budget Award through the GFOA, supervision of accounts payable, payroll, program registration and maintenance, monthly reporting of the general ledger, and all banking functions. The Director of Finance also oversees Park District investments in a timely and profitable manner and develops monthly reports. The Director of Finance also maintains the accounts and investments of the Champaign Parks Foundation on behalf of the Treasurer and generates monthly reports. This job post will close on 3/3/2024.

We have some great events planned this week! Visit our website to learn more: linktr.ee/champaignparks 🚑 Carle Mobile Clinic at Martens Center (10/23, 9a-4p) 📖 Project READ at Martens Center (10/24 & 10/26, 5:30-7:30p) 🎃 Halloween Funfest (10/25, 5-7p) 🎶 Krannert Center Presents "Rent" (10/26-10/28, 7:30p) 🎃 The Great Pumpkin Hunt (now-10/31) 🎨Art Exhibit at Springer: Pulp Fiction by Robert Chapman (9/30-11/4, During Exhibit Hours)

We want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Carpenters Local Union 243 for continuing to support CPD events! Carpenters came to Flannel Fest and helped over 60 attendees make their own toolboxes. Interested in sponsoring an upcoming event? Visit our Sponsorship Opportunities Page for more info: https://lnkd.in/gsFA95hp

Let's give a warm CPD welcome to our new Horticulture Worker II, Nathan Koenigs! Learn more about them below. ❓What were you doing before starting this position? I ran my own landscaping company. ❓Tell us where you grew up, your schooling and your family. I lived in Cisco and went to high school in Monticello. My mom teaches horticulture at Richland and my dad is a substance abuse counselor. ❓What are your hobbies or interests? I like fishing, camping and most things that you do outdoors. ❓Favorite movie? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Visit our website to learn more about our employment opportunities: https://bit.ly/3ZhrJzB

"You could be the difference between somebody living and somebody dying," says Shannon Walter, CPD Program Manager, after performing life-saving CPR on Original Pancake House staff Lester Lindsay. Visit our website to learn how to become CPR certified and use the PulsePoint app to keep our community safe: https://bit.ly/46yokPH

Flannel Fest 2023 was AMAZING!! We had a great time celebrating fall with everyone in West Side Park. Sponsored by: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, Xfinity, Fisher National Bank, and East Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council.

We are excited to announce that we have won the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation! This award recognizes Champaign Park District as being the best in the nation. We are so proud of our staff and thank them for their innovative spirit and dedication to serving our community. More information: https://lnkd.in/dtStTvaU

We have some great events planned this week! Visit our website to learn more: linktr.ee/champaignparks 🧁 CUSR Cupcake 5K T-Shirt Deadline (10/9, 5p) 🔮 Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience 10/13, 7:30p) 🎃 Halloween Costume Giveaway (10/14, 10a-12p) 🎥 North By Northwest (10/14, 1p & 7p) 🍁 Flannel Fest (10/14-10/15, 11a-6p) 👩🎤 Amy Grant at Virginia Theatre (10/15, 7:30p)