Welcome to Historic Jonesborough, the oldest town in Tennessee. Jonesborough is a unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee. As we have worked hard to preserve our historic buildings and character, and our cultural heritage, so is our commitment to enhancing the community’s quality of life through parks and recreation. The Town of Jonesborough is accepting applications for the position of Parks and Recreation Director. According to the 2020 US Census, Jonesborough had the highest percentage population increase in Northeast Tennessee, and we continue to grow our vibrant community. We are seeking a strong leader to help preserve and advance the town’s Parks and Recreation mission.
“Our mission is to enhance the quality of life by ensuring diverse recreational opportunities for citizens of all ages and providing the highest quality staff, services, facilities, parks and programs possible”.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, retirement, and holidays. Salary is dependent on qualifications. An application and position description can be obtained from the Town Administrator’s Office at Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659, or through the Town of Jonesborough’s website www.jonesboroughtn.org. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.
The Town of Jonesborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment upon any basis. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, marital status, the presence of any non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.