Education Program Lead, Parks, Heritage & Tourism

Dah - Central Administration; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, tours, outreach, and special events. You will research historically accurate content and create K-12 materials while partnering with teachers and schools.

You will supervise education staff, manage budgets, oversee exhibits, and assess program impact through visitor feedback, ensuring high-quality experiences for students and the

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs in parks, heritage, or tourism settings.
• Ability to research historical content and develop educational materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication for public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs, tours, outreach and events.
• Create K-12 educational materials and professional development for teachers.
• Cultivate school and community partnerships.
• Supervise education staff and manage program budgets.
• Oversee exhibits and museum spaces.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through visitor feedback.

Skills

Program coordination

Budgeting

Grant writing

Communication skills

Public engagement

Stakeholder coordination

Team supervision

Policy knowledge

Collaboration

Content research

Education

Two years experience in related field

Job description

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, tours, outreach, and special events. You will research historically accurate content and create K-12 materials while partnering with teachers and schools.

You will supervise education staff, manage budgets, oversee exhibits, and assess program impact through visitor feedback, ensuring high-quality experiences for students and the