2:29 Making the Most of Year 1 as a Parks and Rec Professional

Let's Talk Parks Podcast: Stories of Purpose-Driven Parks and Recreation Professionals

What can parks and recreation professionals do during their first year to set their career up for success? That’s what this episode is all about with Jody Siemer and Marissa Moravec. Listen in to hear about the tactical steps that young professionals can take to launch their career in a positive direction.

Jody Siemer is an outstanding Parks & Recreation professional currently serving the citizens of Kansas City, Missouri as Manager of Recreation. Jody is passionate about providing guidance and mentorship to the next generation of parks and recreation professional. She co-founded the Young Professional Section of the Missouri Park & Recreation Association (MPRA). Thru extensive research, she has compiled this guidance for "Year 1 as a Professional" and presented her findings both at the MPRA state-wide Conference as well as to the Young Professional Section.

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