Park District Board Approves New Management Job Descriptions
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | October 9, 2025
Article Summary:
The Manhattan Park Board approved a series of new and updated job descriptions for five management-level positions, including a new Deputy Director and a dedicated Wedding and Events Manager. The new roles, which signal a formalization of the district’s administrative structure, are set to become effective on January 1, 2026.
New Job Descriptions Key Points:
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Five updated management job descriptions were approved as part of the consent agenda.
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The new positions are Deputy Director, Business Operations Manager, Parks Operations Manager, Wedding and Events Manager, and Marketing Coordinator.
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The job descriptions will become effective at the start of 2026.
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The move aims to better define roles and responsibilities within the park district’s administration.
MANHATTAN, IL – In a move to refine its organizational structure, the Manhattan Park Board on Thursday, October 9, 2025, unanimously approved new job descriptions for five key management positions.
The updated roles were passed as part of a consent agenda and will become effective on January 1, 2026. The positions approved are:
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Deputy Director
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Business Operations Manager
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Parks Operations Manager
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Wedding and Events Manager
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Marketing Coordinator
The approval formalizes the duties and reporting structures for these administrative roles, including the creation of a Deputy Director position and a manager focused on events at the Round Barn venue. The board approved the consent agenda, which also included the previous month’s meeting minutes, in a 4-0 vote.
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