Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation

The Town of Ayer seeks a highly motivated individual to assist the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation with the administration, maintenance, and recreation programs of the Town of Ayer’s parks, waterfront/beach, and all recreational facilities in the Town. The Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation reports to the Director of Parks and Recreation and assists the Director with all aspects and functions of the Parks and Recreation Department to include the management of the Department and all related recreational programs; parks facilities and athletic structures. Assists with the maintenance of all Parks Department properties. For a full position description, please visit www.ayer.ma.us/jobs

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in a recreational or business management field; plus 1 to 3 years of parks, recreation, and landscape maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid motor vehicle license; pass CORI check.

Full-time, salaried position with seasonal Saturday and evening requirements. Competitive wage, Excellent municipal benefits package including health benefits. Qualified applicants should send a letter of intent, professional resume, and three professional references, preferably in PDF format to Carly M. Antonellis, Assistant Town Manager at [email protected]

Preference will be given to applications received by Friday September 4, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Town of Ayer is EOE.