Overview
At Aero Design, we’re passionate about helping mission-driven organizations build digital platforms that deliver real value to their communities. When the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) approached us to modernize their job board, we saw an opportunity to create something much more than a listing page. The result is the CPRS Job Center (jobcenter.cprs.org), a polished, user-friendly hub that connects parks and recreation professionals with employers across California.
Challenge
CPRS needed a job center that could do two things exceptionally well:
Provide job seekers with an easy way to browse, filter, and discover opportunities in their field (Find a Job).
Give employers a clear and efficient process to post positions, with transparent pricing and seamless payment options (Place a Job).
The previous system was functional but lacked the intuitive design, automation, and branding consistency that CPRS wanted to offer its community. Our challenge was to design a solution that was not only efficient, but also aligned with CPRS’s mission and professional identity.
Our approach
We worked hand-in-hand with CPRS to design a digital experience that made both sides of the job market—job seekers and employers—feel supported:
For Job Seekers
We built a robust Find a Job page that allows users to filter listings by classification, location, salary, and closing dates. Clear navigation and pagination ensure that professionals can quickly find relevant opportunities without frustration.For Employers
We designed a transparent, step-by-step job posting process. Employers can now place job ads with clear pricing options ($75 for 30 days, $125 for 60 days) and predictable activation timelines.For CPRS Staff
Behind the scenes, we integrated workflows to handle approvals, payments, and scheduling automatically—reducing the administrative burden and ensuring consistency.For the CPRS Brand
We ensured that the Job Center reflects CPRS’s professionalism and accessibility, seamlessly aligning with their broader digital presence.
Results
The new CPRS Job Center has quickly become a trusted career hub for parks and recreation professionals across California:
More Engagement: Dozens of active listings are now easily searchable, improving the experience for job seekers.
Streamlined Posting: Employers benefit from a simplified posting and payment process, with clear expectations and reliable timelines.
Operational Efficiency: CPRS staff spend less time managing listings thanks to automation and integrated workflows.
Elevated Brand Value: The Job Center reinforces CPRS’s role as the leading professional network for parks and recreation, providing a tangible service to both members and non-members.