We Are The Durham Parks and Recreation Department is a 100-year-old, nationally accredited team of 136 full-time passionate professionals, over 250 part-time team members and over 150 independent contractors devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. With an operating budget over $20M, our talented team is devoted to community service and provides a wide range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars. Internally, we’re focused on strengthening our culture through inclusion and equity and having fun. We believe, regardless of job title, each of us has a voice, an opportunity to make a difference