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Stark County approves park board coordinator at $30 an hour with yearly-hours cap
Summary
The commission approved an offer for a park board coordinator at $30 per hour with a limit on annual hours after debating whether the position should be seasonal, part-time or grow into a full-time role and how benefits eligibility applies.
Commissioners approved a hiring recommendation to offer the park board coordinator position at $30 per hour with an annual-hours cap set during the motion. County staff said the job had been advertised at $27.50 per hour and that Bureau of Labor Statistics and other local data showed median wages closer to $30 per hour for comparable roles.
Joetta Piery, human resources director, explained the advertised posting and how hourly figures were converted from survey salary entries. Commissioners focused on whether the position should be seasonal or expanded into a year-round role if demand grows, and how many hours to budget so the position could be eligible for benefits (20 hours per week threshold was noted). One commissioner framed the hire as a starting point that could grow if events and workload justify it.
The motion to offer $30 an hour with an annual-hours cap (as stated in the motion) carried after a second and roll-call vote; the Chair recorded a no vote.
Why it matters: The hire aims to fill a long-vacant coordinator role for the county’s parks and events and carries budget and benefits implications depending on the hours assigned.
Next steps: Staff will extend an offer consistent with the approved terms and return to the commission if a change to hours or classification is needed.
