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The Little Explorer program scheduled for Tuesday May 7 is cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Director Job Posting
Important Notice to everyone interested in the Crawford Park District
Josh Dyer, who has been with the Crawford Park District (CPD) for 17 years, the last 5 of which have been as Director, will be leaving the CPD on May 31. He has done an outstanding job as a Naturalist and Director, developing great relationships with the public at-large and schools within and around Crawford County, and continued development of our park properties. The Park Commissioners wish Josh well in his future endeavors. We are now in the process of recruiting a new Director to lead the Crawford Park District. The Director will work with the CPD staff, the CPD Commissioners and Advisory Board, the Friends of the Crawford Park District, and our many talented and hard-working volunteers, to continue to provide the citizens of our County, as well as visitors from throughout the state and beyond, extraordinary opportunities to enjoy and learn about Nature. The job description for this position follows: DIRECTOR, CRAWFORD PARK DISTRICT JOB POSTING POSITION: Director SUPERVISOR: Board of Park Commissioners RESPONSIBILITIES The Director is responsible for planning and supervising all Park District operations (including development and maintenance of Park District parks and trails, District financial activity, and grant administration) and for supervising all Park District programming and employees. The Director works under the broad policy guidance and general supervision of the Board of Park Commissioners. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Overseeing all aspects of the Park District. Making recommendations to the Board on policy, personnel, land acquisition, park development, and park operations. Planning and implementing acquisition and development of park lands, and ongoing park maintenance. Planning and implementing Park District programming, public relations, and community outreach. Grant writing and administration for park land acquisition, development, and use. Preparing and submitting annual budgets for the Park District and accounting for all expenditures. Authorizing expenditures and certifying payment for such expenditures in the manner prescribed by state law and Park District policy. Exercising sound fiscal management by reviewing and analyzing current fiscal conditions and projecting financial needs and resources. Coordinating efforts to receive federal, state, county, and local funds to assist in the District’s operations. Assisting Park District staff with personal and professional development and maintaining open and effective staff communication. Overseeing communication between the Park District and its support organization, the Friends of the Crawford Park District, Inc. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrated leadership skills – coaching, team building, goal setting, decision-making, problem solving, and analytical skills. Broad knowledge of parks, recreation, and resource management, typically obtained through related formal training at the bachelor's degree level. Broad general business know-how, related to development and management of budget and finances, including ability to identify potential grant funding, and to request and effectively and efficiently administer such funding for park land use, acquisition, and development. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of relevant experience in planning, developing, and managing parks, trails, and programs with a positive and proven track record in budgeting, grant writing, fund raising, project management, program delivery, and personnel management is preferred. However, any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. The Director is expected to be proficient with Microsoft Office software applications, must communicate in a clear and professional manner both orally and in writing, must demonstrate high professional standards, and must have a progressive parks and recreation mindset, while also being willing to accept new challenges, technologies, and opportunities. TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume via email or regular mail by May 31, 2024 to: Board of Commissioners Crawford Park District 2401 State Route 598 Crestline, OH 44827 email address: KHartman@crawfordpd.org Consideration of applications may begin at any time after this job posting. ___________________________________________________________________________________ If you are interested in applying or know anyone who you would recommend, please apply or forward this job description to any prospective candidate for the position. Thank you very much for your continued and valued support of the Crawford Park District. – Jan Maddy, Dave Rowland, and Kyle Hartman Park Commissioners, CPD Nature Camp 2024
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Recycling
Rumpke Waste Management is now handling the county's recycling needs. You will see that recycling collection looks a bit different. You will no longer see the trailers, but instead there are containers that look more like dumpsters. It is no longer necessary to separate your recycling; it can all go in the same dumpster. As always, please do not put garbage bags full of recycling in the containers or household trash. The dumpsters will now be in the parking lot at Lowe-Volk Park 24/7 for your convenience. However, with the new management of the recycling, we are no longer able to accept light bulbs. We are still a drop off point for lithium batteries with some new requirements; button and lithium batteries must be taped for us to accept them. We will still be collecting these in the Nature Center--not in the recycling bins. Alkaline batteries can be disposed of in your regular landfill collection containers. Please call 419.683.9000 if you have specific questions regarding recycling.
Reason #3 why your Crawford Park District matters to you: QUALITY OF LIFE
Reason #2 why your Crawford Park District matters to you: PRESERVATION
Reason #1 why your Crawford Park District matters to you: EDUCATION
Crawford Park District takes great pride in offering our guests the best experience at all of our parks and facilities. Should you encounter problems with any of our parks or facilities, including safety hazards or vandalism, or accessibility for individuals with disabilities, please report them by completing the survey below. We are only able to address concerns related to Park District properties.
Please contact the appropriate agency – Town Administration, Police Department, Fire Department, HOA, etc. – for all other concerns.
*Please notify the Crawford County Sheriff's Department immediately if you observe or suspect criminal acts are taking place at any of our parks.
Sandusky Headwaters Preserve: Your newest park!
On October 21 at 1pm, Sandusky Headwaters Preserve officially opened to the public! CPD board members and staff were joined by many interested citizens from around the state for the ribbon cutting of not only the Preserve itself, but also to dedicate the H2Ohio project that is a focal point of the property.
ODNR Director Mary Mertz spoke about the accomplishments of the H2Ohio projects across the state. These projects will aid in reducing nutrient loads that enter Lake Erie with the Sandusky Headwaters Preserve’s wetlands being the first line of defense in the Sandusky River watershed. Lt. Governor Jon Husted followed with remarks about the need for parks and preserves that provide passive outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of Ohio. CPD Director Josh Dyer concluded the grand opening ceremony by thanking the many groups and individuals that came together over the past two years to clean up and develop the property for the public to enjoy.
Be sure to visit your newest preserve to enjoy the scenic River Trail, the elevated boardwalk, and the life that thrives in the newly constructed wetlands. As we move forward, more trails will be developed, and the land will continually be managed. Sandusky Headwaters Preserve is open dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. Go take a hike!
For more information on the development of Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, check out the video below!
ODNR Director Mary Mertz spoke about the accomplishments of the H2Ohio projects across the state. These projects will aid in reducing nutrient loads that enter Lake Erie with the Sandusky Headwaters Preserve’s wetlands being the first line of defense in the Sandusky River watershed. Lt. Governor Jon Husted followed with remarks about the need for parks and preserves that provide passive outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of Ohio. CPD Director Josh Dyer concluded the grand opening ceremony by thanking the many groups and individuals that came together over the past two years to clean up and develop the property for the public to enjoy.
Be sure to visit your newest preserve to enjoy the scenic River Trail, the elevated boardwalk, and the life that thrives in the newly constructed wetlands. As we move forward, more trails will be developed, and the land will continually be managed. Sandusky Headwaters Preserve is open dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. Go take a hike!
For more information on the development of Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, check out the video below!
The Crawford Park District is dedicated to promoting conservation and preservation through education. To reach that goal, many reptiles and amphibians are on display and are utilized in our programming. School groups and individuals who wish to help in the care for these animals can do so through our Adopt-an-Animal program.
The cost for an adoption is $35.
The cost for an adoption is $35.
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