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Peoria Park District jobs and careers

RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA, IL 61603

As of November 12, 2026, Peoria Park District has 54 open roles.

54Open roles
54Posted in the last 7 days
$38kAverage listed base pay
$73kHighest listed base pay

About Peoria Park District

The Peoria Park District (formal name: The Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria) was organized in 1894 and was the first park system formed in Illinois. Our mission: We contribute to healthy and vibrant communities by responsibly using our resources to offer high quality parks, recreation, and education experiences to those who live, work, or play in our District. We will be responsible stewards of all District resources. We will focus on services that make the greatest impact. We will create a culture that values and supports each other, those we serve and our community.​ The Peoria Park District has been honored with the highest and most prestigious honor attainable by a park and recreation agency: the 2010 Gold Medal Grand Award by the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association. Interested in working or volunteering with us? Visit us online at: https://peoriaparks.org/careers/

Headquarters
RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA
Hiring in
1 city

Leadership

The top of Peoria Park District's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Emily Cahill

Executive Director

21 reports

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Kadar Heffner

Supervisor Of Business Services

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Shannon Trone

Program Leader

7 reports

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Joe Christian

Sales And Sponsorship Manager

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Brittany Moldenhauer

Marketing Manager

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David Gray

Recruitment & Professional Development Manager

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Matt Freeman

Superintendent Of Parks

7 reports

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Jennifer Swanson

Supervisor of Advancement and Communications

Open roles at Peoria Park District 54

Peoria Park District jobs: common questions

Is Peoria Park District hiring right now?
Yes. Peoria Park District has 54 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is Peoria Park District hiring?
The most open roles are in Peoria (52).
How much does Peoria Park District pay?
Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Peoria Park District is $38k a year, and the highest is $73k.
Where is Peoria Park District headquartered?
Peoria Park District is headquartered in RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA, IL 61603.
Who leads Peoria Park District?
Emily Cahill, Executive Director, is at the top of Peoria Park District's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at Peoria Park District?
Pick a role on Peoria Park District's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Peoria Park District's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.