Farm Park Supervisor

The Special Facilities section within the Parks Department is looking for the next Farm Park Supervisor. If you have an energetic, creative, enthusiastic, love-to-teach attitude; this position is for you! 

We are seeking someone with top-notch organization skills as well as strong verbal and written communication to successfully connect with schools around the area. This position will be responsible for developing engaging programs to be taught to a variety of ages, in addition to leading a team of Camp Counselors and special event staff. This position collaborates with the Farm Park team to plan breeding programs for livestock to coincide with the programs and events throughout the year.  Generating ideas is a high priority for our team, so creativity, teamwork, and adaptability will be necessary for success.

This position will work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, evenings, and long days, as needed for programs and events.

About the Farm Park:
Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park is a 207-acre farm park designed to provide educational, as well as various recreational resources for the community and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the area. The park includes an animal barn, visitor's center and gift shop, farm-themed playground, demonstration crops and gardens, 20-acre native prairie and pastureland.

About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board:
The Park Board strives to prove the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events and services to our community.  In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike.  Our Park Board has been the recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Golf Medal Award and is proud to be accredited.  Most recently, our Park Board was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, animal science, natural/environmental sciences, education, or closely related field;
• Directly related experience in developing and conducting interpretive, educational, or recreational programs may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Previous experience in a park setting developing and conducting site-based interpretive, educational or recreational programs;
• Previous experience working with farm animals.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.


Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.  Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Salary : $29,598 - $44,096