Join the Napa Open Space District Team!
Posted 10/7/25
The Napa Open Space District is currently recruiting for one permanent full-time position in our field operations structure. Our District has grown rapidly over the years and currently manages or operates more than 160 miles of recreational trails, with several major projects planned in the coming years that will add additional acreage and trail miles to our holdings.
The right candidate will enjoy extensive work in the outdoors, managing multiple concurrent tasks and projects, and substantial interaction with the public and trail users. This candidate, depending on skills and experience, could fill either a Park Maintenance Specialist or a Park Steward Assistant role.
See full position descriptions and details about the work of the Napa Open Space District below.
Park Maintenance Specialist
The Park Maintenance Specialist functions as the on-site supervisor performing skilled work in property maintenance, alteration, and repair and provides lead supervision over the work being performed by Park Steward Assistants, Park Aides, and volunteers. This class may also act as Park Manager in the absence of a managing Park Steward.
This is a field position that requires extensive work in the outdoors. In other organizations the Park Maintenance Specialist might be called a Park Ranger, however in the service of the Napa Open Space District this is not a peace officer position.
Park Steward Assistant
The Park Steward Assistant, under supervision, performs responsible public contact and park protection work; assists with the planning, development, and maintenance of District lands; collects visitor day-use and overnight camping fees; answers questions and complaints of the public; instructs park visitors in nature or other interpretive programming; performs a variety of work in the construction, modification, maintenance, restoration, and repair of District lands and facilities; and performs related duties as required.
This is a field position that requires extensive work in the outdoors. In other organizations the Park Steward Assistant might be called a Park Ranger or a Park Ranger Assistant, however in the service of the Napa Open Space District this is not a peace officer position.
APPLICATION PERIOD: Open until filled.
Please review the position descriptions below and submit a cover letter, resume, and completed District application to info@napaoutdoors.org.
Park Maintenance Specialist Position Description and Salary Range
Park Steward Assistant Position Description and Salary Range
District Application (MS Word – Fillable)
About Napa and the Napa Open Space District
Napa County, internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and breathtaking landscape, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich natural and agricultural heritage. The Napa Valley’s strategic location, temperate climate, abundant natural and cultural resources, and world-class quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
The Napa Open Space District is committed to preserving open spaces and providing public access to protected lands in Napa County. Since our inception in 2006, the District has grown rapidly and now owns or manages more than 13,300 acres of property. These properties, which include operation of the three State Parks in Napa County, are home to more than 160 miles of recreational trails. There are several major projects planned in the coming years that will add additional acreage and trail miles to the District’s holdings.
