Careers

Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit activatesj.org

now hiring

Job Link	Deadline
Community Activity Worker - Community Services Division	Monday, November 18
Citywide: Student Intern/Graduate Student Intern	Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

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awards & Designations

award	description
World Ranger Day by OSA	Kelley Park Rangers
Adopt-A-Park Volunteers Recognized by CPRS	Herb and Susie Grasshof for tending to Almaden Winery Rose Park
Featured Story by San Jose Parks Foundation	Thousand Oaks Park Volunteers
Person of the Year by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition	Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services: Ed Solis - Recreation Superintendent
Lifetime Achievement Award by AZA	Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: Heather Vrzal - Zoo Curator
Community Resource of the Year Award	Grace Art & Wellness Program at Northside Community Center
Association of Zoos & Aquariums Quarter Century Award	Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Innovation Award by National Association of Volunteer Programs	Volunteer Management Unit
Recognition of Merit Award for Therapeutic Services	Therapeutic Recreation Services
Achievement in Addressing Childhood Obesity Award by National League of Cities	Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
2010 Best Outdoor Play Area by SJ Mercury News	Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Association of Zoos & Aquariums Independent Accreditation	Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Exemplary Human Environment Initiatives Award	Trail Program
2010 Award of Excellence by CPRS	Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
2010 America's Best Rose Garden	Municipal Rose Garden
Prestigious Achievement Award by CPRS	Coyote Creek Trail
LEED Gold Certification	Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Tim Brauch International Skate Contest	Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park
Award-winning Projects	San José Trails
San Francisco Bay Trail	The Highway 237 Bikeway is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail. Design work is underway currently to further develop the Bay Trail in the Alviso area of the city.
Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trail	The Highway 237 Bikeway is part of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail with future San Francisco Bay Trail development being included under that designation.
Bay Area Ridge Trail	Penitencia Creek Trail designated as part of Bay Area Ridge Trail October 25, 2008
Bicycle Friendly Workplace	City of San José is awarded Platinum Status as Bicycle Friendly Workplace by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Bicycle Friendly Community	League of American Bicyclists acknowledges San José with its bronze award in 2006 and 2008

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PRNS Staff poses with #ActivateSJ