Applications for Current Job Opportunities
To apply for a position at Bend Park and Recreation District, click on the “Apply” button found in the open position’s webpage. You will find a list of current job opportunities here. Click any open position for that position’s detailed webpage.
Please note the district is no longer accepting paper applications.
If you are a veteran, please read the veterans’ preference information listed below on this page.
Employment Eligibility
In accordance with the 1986 Immigration and Reform Act, proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required upon employment. Bend Park & Recreation District participates in E-Verify to verify identity and United States employment eligibility. For further information, please view the E-Verify document.
Share Your Interest in a Job
Are you interested in a particular job or jobs, but there aren’t any current openings for the position? You can let us know what jobs you are interested in. Simply email the HR Recruiting Team with your name, email, phone number and a list of the specific job(s) in the Job Descriptions you’re interested in and we will keep your contact information handy to contact you for future openings.
Reasonable Accommodation
The district complies with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the district’s employment-related activities. Please provide 48 hours notice to Bend Park and Recreation District Human Resources Specialist at (541) 706-6132, or through the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 7-1-1.
Internal Job Opportunities
Current district employees can find internal positions on the Internal Job Opportunities page or in Paylocity using the instructions below.
To apply for an internal opportunity, click here or follow these steps:- Login to Paylocity.
- Open the navigation menu in the top-left corner and click on "Self-Service Portal."
- Click on the "Career" drop-down menu.
- Click on "Apply for Open Position" to be taken to the list of current opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, non-job related characteristics such as disability, age, gender, gender identity, genetics, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, and religion are not considerations in the hiring process.
Veterans' Preference Information
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you are an eligible qualified veteran you will receive 5 percentage points and if you are a qualified disabled veteran you will receive an additional 5 percentage points, for a total of 10 percentage points. As of January 1, 2026, under Oregon Law, veterans’ preference now includes eligible state service members and former state service members who meet minimum qualifications for a position. A former state service member means a person who was a member of the Oregon National Guard, and a state service member means a person who is, a member of the Oregon National Guard. If you are an eligible qualified state service member or former state service member, you will receive 5 percentage points.
To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Documentation can be uploaded to your application or sent to the Bend Park and Recreation District Human Resources department. Please inquire via the email link on this page.
| Veteran Status | Required Documentation |
| Veteran (non-disabled) | Copy of Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD214/DD215) reflecting an “Honorable” separation status. |
| Veteran (disabled) | Copy of Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD215/DD215) and an employment preference or eligibility letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| State Service Member (former) | Copy of Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD214/DD215) or National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB22) reflecting an “Honorable” separation status. |
| State Service Member (active) | Copy of current Department of Defense (DOD) Identification Card, or a Statement of Service, or a DD214. |
For more information regarding veterans’ preference, please visit the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries’ website: www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx.
For Recruitment and Application Questions:
Our District Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on holidays.
Use this contact form to send an
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The District is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. It is the District’s policy to employ, retain, promote, terminate and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.
This policy shall be applied without regard to any individual’s gender, gender identity (individual’s actual gender identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that traditionally associated with the individual’s sex at birth, or is transitioning gender), sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, or physical or mental disability or which, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent the employee from adequately performing the essential functions of the position, or any other status protected by the law unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.