The Town of Brookline has dozens of parks, playground, athletic fields, facilities and natural areas within just six square miles in an urban setting. The Town is seeking qualified candidates to patrol Brookline Parks and Open Spaces, provide visitor support for park users, educate the public of pertinent rules and regulations, assist with daily maintenance and stewardship, and serve as a positive presence in the Town’s Parks, Open Spaces, and Sanctuaries. The Park Ranger is responsible to:

• Patrol park and recreation areas by vehicle, foot or other means to promote public safety, protect the Town’s capital park assets and inform and educate patrons about the rules and regulations governing the use of Town parks and facilities. In addition to regular park visitors, this includes monitoring the Green Dog (off-leash) Program and various permitted activities such as athletic groups and permitted parties.
• Interact/engage with park visitors town-wide– provide visitor support and knowledge regarding Park/Town facilities and policies. May provide staff support at Parks events and programs.
• Perform routine maintenance, landscape services and care of facilities, grounds, pathways, picnic areas, and pavilions throughout the parks, open spaces, school grounds, and horticultural areas of the Town. Clean, stock and maintain public restrooms and barbecue areas.
• Perform trail maintenance and improvement projects in passive parks and nature sanctuaries. Implement invasive management strategies to control and limit the impact of aggressive, non-native plant species in the Parks.
• Utilize various control techniques to manage the resident and migratory Canada goose population in several sites throughout Brookline, including cleaning up goose droppings and repairing damage.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2 years relevant work experience strongly preferred. Applicants must have a Class D driver’s license and be available to work a variable schedule including evenings, holidays and weekends. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people in various situations, use a computer, measuring instruments, identification keys, and hand tools. Applicants must have the ability to work independently and make independent judgments and decisions concerning a course of action with park management issues.

$18 hourly. Please apply with resume and cover letter. Open until filled.