Operations Coordinator

The Operations Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for overseeing the behind-the-scenes day-to-day operations of parks, recreational facilities, and programs. This role ensures that all functions and processes related to the fast-paced department are up to date and aligned to promote maximum efficiency. Most importantly, the coordinator is the front lines for customer service coupled with organizing and providing a full range of essential functions for the recreation administrative office. In general, the regular work hours per week for this role are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The full job description can be found here: Operations Coordinator

The pay range for this role is $20.22 to $24.27 per hour. A full summary of benefits can be found within the job description at or here.

The Town of Essex will consider any combination of education and experience that allows for successful performance in this role. The Town's goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the objectives of the position. We, therefore, encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualification and hiring criteria described. The preferred requirements for this role can be found in the job description link above.


This is a full-time hourly position covered by our AFSCME union contract. The Town of Essex offers a competitive benefits package to include generous vacation and sick accruals, VMERS C Retirement Plan, MVP Health Insurance, employer paid Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance and optional Mission Square 457 and Roth IRA Retirement plans.


Applications can be submitted online by visiting or interested candidates can pick up a paper application at the Essex Town Offices, 81 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. This position is open until filled.


The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.