Park & Recreation Supervisor 12 (Young State Park)
State of Michigan
Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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State of Michigan
Natural Resources
This job involves managing urban parks like Belle Isle and Milliken State Park in Detroit, handling everything from daily operations and staff oversight to community events and safety planning.
It requires strong administrative skills to manage budgets, maintenance, and partnerships with local groups.
Ideal candidates are experienced park professionals who enjoy working with the public and have a background in natural resources or recreation management.

This position serves as the Urban Unit Administrative and Operations Manager.
This position provides management and oversight of Belle Isle Park, Milliken State Park and Harbor and other Detroit PRD properties with focus on administrative oversight and community engagement.
Specifically, duties of the position include assistance with goal setting, human resources, fiscal, events, safety, conservatory, maintenance, and law enforcement planning at the parks and associated properties.
Also, this position serves as the point of contact for community engagement for the areas administered by this position.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in park management, park administration, natural resources management, resource management, or park and recreation resources.
Experience
Four years of professional experience in the research and analysis of park development, park management issues, or water sites and their development.
OR
One year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Manager 12 or above.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and nine years of parks and recreation experience, including four years of experience equivalent to a Park and Recreation Supervisor 10 in state service.
(Bachelor’s degree in park management, park administration, natural resources management, resource management, or park and recreation resources may be substituted for up to two years of the required Park and Recreation Supervisor experience.)
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
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