City of Takoma Park
The City of Takoma Park is a municipality of approximately 17,000 residents in Montgomery County, Maryland. Takoma Park is bordered by Washington, D.C. on the south, the unincorporated communities of Silver Spring and Long Branch in Montgomery County on the west and north, and the unincorporated communities of Langley Park and Chillum in Prince George’s County on the north and east. Takoma Park is densely populated but feels comfortable due to its hills and large trees. Takoma Park is known as “Azalea City” because of the many flowering azalea bushes that brighten the area in the spring. Stream valley parks along Sligo Creek and Long Branch Creek cross the city and, along with other city parks, provide bike trails and play areas for the community.
Government
Takoma Park operates under a Council-Manager form of government. An at-large Mayor and six Councilmembers representing wards comprise the Council. Councilmembers are elected for two-year terms in November of odd-numbered years. The Council sets policy, adopts the annual budget, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and appoints members to various boards and commissions. The City Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the city government, hires and manages staff, and proposes an annual budget for consideration by the Council.
The City of Takoma Park provides services through the following departments: Administration, Housing and Community Development, Library, Police, Public Works and Recreation. Social services, schools, courts, and most building inspections and planning and zoning services are provided by Montgomery County.
Takoma Park lies within Montgomery County Council District 5, Maryland General Assembly District 20 and U.S. House of Representatives District 8.
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Recreation Program Leader II - Youth Summer Camp Director (Summer 2025)
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is a great place to work. TheCity offers an excellent benefitspackage.We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain exc...
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Recreation Program Leader I - Teen Summer Camp (2025)
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is a great place to work. TheCity offers an excellent benefitspackage.We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain exc...
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Recreation Program Leader II - Teen Camp Director (2025)
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is a great place to work. TheCity offers an excellent benefitspackage.We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain exc...
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Recreation Program Aide - Youth Summer Camp (Summer 2025)
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is a great place to work. TheCity offers an excellent benefitspackage.We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain exc...
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Recreation Program Leader - Youth Summer Camp (Summer 2025)
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is a great place to work. TheCity offers an excellent benefitspackage.We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain exc...
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Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is currently hiring a Sustainability Intern. The candidate will gain experience in sustainability planning, greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies, outreach, social marketing, community engagement, energy effi...
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Health Supervisor - Recreation Contractor
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is seeking a Health Supervisor responsible for monitoring health and cleanliness standards, and organizing participant/medical forms. Must be available to provide first aid care for campers and staff consultation and...
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Economic Development Specialist
Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park seeksan Economic Development Specialist to assist in the implementation of its Housing and Economic Development Strategic Plan and the development and implementation of business retention and expansion initiatives. T...
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Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is proud to be a workforce of almost 200 staff, including about 40 sworn officers and 25 civilian staff, thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strive daily to provide excellent service and a high level of r...
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Takoma Park, Maryland
The City of Takoma Park is proud to be a workforce of almost 200 staff, inlcuding over 40 sworn officers and 25 civilian staff, thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strive each day to provide excellent service and a high level of...
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