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Communications and Marketing Coordinator Position
Got a knack for storytelling and a love for Juneau? We're looking for a Communications & Marketing Coordinator to help connect our community with all things Juneau Parks & Recreation! You'll manage social media, craft engaging content, and support the programs and events that make this city worth living in. We're looking for someone creative, organized, and community-minded who thrives when there's a lot going on.
This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the occasional evening or weekend, and pays $29.51 – $31.56 per hour depending on qualifications. Learn more and apply by May 4 to be considered.
Walk Southeast Help Sessions
Join Juneau Parks & Recreation and AARP for a Registration Help Session designed to get you set up and ready for the challenge. Stop by for hands-on assistance with registration, learn how to use the My Virtual Mission app, pick up a paper mileage tracker, and get tips on how to track your miles along the way. You can also grab your Walk Southeast sticker while you’re there.
Registration Help Session #1 will take place on April 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Mendenhall Public Library. Don’t let technology get in the way. This free session is a great chance to feel confident and ready to hit the trail, so bring your questions and your device. Let’s get walking, Southeast. Find more information at walksoutheast.org
Walk to the Library #1
Join us at 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Overstreet Park for an easy walk along the Seawalk on a ship-free morning. It's 3 miles round-trip with snacks and a break at the downtown library! All ages welcome.
Homestead Park Reopens April 8
Construction at Homestead Park is complete and the park is now open with regular hours, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Homestead Park was rebuilt through a project funded entirely by Marine Passenger Fees to address safety and traffic flow concerns. The park now features an elevated walkway with a non-slip surface, a loop design, and a larger viewing deck for safer, more accessible space for park users to enjoy year-round.
Employment Opportunities with Juneau Pools
Come work with the amazing team at Juneau Pools. Multiple full-time positions are currently open; apply today!
- Aquatics Programming Coordinator | Apply by 4:30 p.m. on April 20
- Dimond Parks Aquatics Supervisor | Apply by 4:30 p.m. on April 23
- Recreation Worker III | Open until filled
Water Safety Instructor Course | April 24 - May 3
Do you love to swim? Become a Red Cross Certified Swim Instructor and share your love of the sport! The next Water Safety Couse is April 24 - May 3 with class time in the water and in the classroom. The course is free to those who apply to work at Juneau Pools, for all others it is $400 + tax. Applicants must be 15 years old by the last day of class, pass a pre-course swim test on April 22, and complete 7.5 hours of online coursework prior to class. Registration is open until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20. Details can be found in the registration catalog under Health & Safety Courses. Space is limited to six; register early!
Walk Southeast 2026
Take on the 297-mile virtual trek from Juneau to Ketchikan this summer. The route follows the Alaska Marine Highway with 18 virtual checkpoints along the way that represent real Southeast Alaska communities. Starting May 1, track the miles you walk, run, and hike and see how far you can go by September 1. The farther you travel, the more chances you have to win awesome local prizes!
Crush 150+ miles and you’ll be entered to win two round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets anywhere they fly in North America! Participation is free. Walk Southeast. Fly Alaska! Visit walksoutheast.org for more information, and sign up for an email registration reminder here, bit.ly/WalkSE2026Reminder.
Dimond Park Aquatic Center Facility Closure Notice
Dimond Park Aquatic Center will be closed for our annual maintenance closure beginning Monday, April 27 and will remain closed through Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. The closure will provide us time to complete standard maintenance, replace lighting, install new tumble buckets and remove the old scoreboard to be replaced in July.
Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will remain open.
Job Opening | DPAC Pool Supervisor
The Juneau Aquatics Division is hiring a Recreation Supervisor II at Dimond Park Aquatic Center, a leadership role that directly supports one of Juneau’s busiest community facilities. We are looking for someone who is energetic, organized, and detail-oriented, with experience supervising staff, leading safety-focused training programs, and managing operations in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will oversee daily facility operations including pool scheduling and use, manage hiring and supervision of a large team of part-time and full-time staff, coordinate front desk and customer service functions, monitor facility and mechanical needs, and support budget tracking and program coordination. This position offers a competitive salary, strong benefits including health, dental, and retirement through PERS, and access to CBJ wellness programs and recreation facilities.
Dimond Dash 2026 | May 17
Adopt-A-Flower 2026
Adopt-A-Flower and help the Landscape Crews beautify the city! Our landscape crew maintains almost 200 hanging baskets, 60 flower barrels, and 50 flower beds from the airport to the cruise ship docks and relies on the generosity of our citizens to do so. Donations can be made online (look under ‘special events’) by choosing any combination of amounts to reach your desired donation total. All donations received by April 30 will be included on this year’s recognition sign that will be on display at Marine Park Plaza. The first seven to donate $500+ will receive a beautiful hanging basket as a thank you from the crew!
Jensen-Olson Arboretum Summer Hours
Beginning April 1 until September 30, Jensen-Olson Arboretum will change to the summer hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei & Brotherhood Bridge Parking Lot Closure
Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) is closed starting March 24 for approximately one month while HESCO barriers are installed along the western side of the trail. Alternative access is available via the Dimond Park Field House footbridge.
Brotherhood Bridge Parking Lot is closed until April 19. The Brotherhood Bridge parking lot is closed to the public through April 19. The public is asked to avoid the construction area for the safety of workers, residents, and visitors. More information and project updates can be found here.
Marine Park Construction
After a weather-related delay, construction officially began on April 6 for the planned rebuild of Marine Park. It is expected to last through 2026 with estimated completion in April 2027. During this time, pedestrians will need to follow signs around the construction site. A map of pedestrian routes, along with information about the project, can be found at bit.ly/MarineParkProject.
Reconstruction of Marine Park is funded entirely by Marine Passenger Fees, which are fees and taxes the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) collects from the cruise ship industry. The funds are restricted by the U.S. Constitution to projects benefitting cruise ships and their passengers.
Elevator construction at Dimond Park Field House
During the summer of 2025, the Dimond Park Field House began a major upgrade with the installation of a new elevator. Construction of the elevator has been completed; however, final integration with the building’s fire alarm system has delayed its opening. The anticipated completion date is late spring 2026.
The facility is currently operating under regular hours and programming. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve accessibility and enhance the Field House experience! For full schedule details, please visit the DPFH Calendar.