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It’s time to make a resolution to revamp your hiring process. It is also the perfect time to assess your agency’s team and find new employees to fill in the gaps. Hiring is a large obstacle to tackle; however, starting off right can make the process much easier.

When park and recreation professionals want to land their next job or individuals want to break into the field, they turn to the NRPA Career Center. There are more than 33,000 searchable resumes, more than 20,000 monthly visitors, and more than 540 average views per job posting. Here are a few more reasons why NRPA members who are looking for qualified candidates should use the NRPA Career Center:

Free Internship/Seasonal Postings – Since you’re already thinking about summer hiring, why not post your open internship positions? NRPA members receive free internship and seasonal position packages.

New User Discounts – NRPA wants to welcome first-time employers to the NRPA Career Center by giving you its biggest discount available: Get 50 percent off your first 30-day single job postings using the promo code HELLO50.

Easily Manage Your Applications – After your job listing is posted, the next step is managing all the applications you’ve received. Stay organized by marking candidates you are interested in and deleting applicants who don’t fit the position. Don’t forget to check out your job statistics to find actual numbers of views, applications, clicks to apply and job forwards.

Job Posting Tips and Sample Descriptions – The Career Center offers employer resources to help your job posting stand out and attract top candidates. It also provides a summary of best practices for posting jobs online following government compliance.

Create an employer account in the NRPA Career Center and gain access to qualified individuals waiting to make a difference at your agency today! Visit the NRPA Career Center for more information.