Park Manager I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); In loco; USD 4400 - 6700; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation, holidays and sick leave

Employee discounts

Training/career development

Deferred compensation 401K/457K

Complimentary state park visits for你ou

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Park Manager I to lead the historic Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington. The role blends stewardship of historic assets with planning and coordinating events, weddings, and programs for diverse guests while preserving the Bryans family home.

The position requires strong customer service, box-office style revenue thinking, and staff leadership within a 37.5-hour work week and no overtime eligibility.

Competenze

• Must have two years of business, administrative or management experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education substitutes for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional related experience substitutes for education on a year-for-year basis.

Mansioni

• Oversees, maintains, and protects the Park's physical, cultural, and natural assets.
• Provides appropriate interpretation of the Bryan family and the historic mansion.
• Provides effective leadership for its dedicated staff.
• Enhances revenues through programming and promotion of events.
• Works within the park's budget to monitor spending and controlling of costs.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Event coordination

Customer service

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Advertisement Closes: 11/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Park Manager I

Pay Grade 16

Salary $4,444.06 - $6,666.08 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Location: 225 Waveland Museum Lane
Lexington, KY 40514 USA

Description

Are you interested in history but also have a love for event coordinating? Then managing the historic WavelandState Historic Site may be the place for you.

We are looking for a dynamic park manager that appreciates Kentucky history but also enjoys eventcoordinating. Waveland has become a popular wedding and event venue in the heart of Lexington/Fayette County,and we wish to continue that trend with someone that thrives on providing great customer service, thinkingoutside the box, and organizing events for a variety of guests, all while preserving the history of the Bryanfamily's home.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, maintains, and protects the Park's physical, cultural, and natural assets.
• Provides appropriate interpretation of the Bryan family and the historic mansion.
• Provides effective leadership for its dedicated staff.
• Enhances revenues through programming and promotion of events.
• Works within the park's budget to monitor spending and controlling of costs.

Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Training/Career Development Opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K)
• Complimentary state park visits for you and your family!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of business, administrative or management experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional related experience will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment. Must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typcially consists of office duties in a state park setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mike Lynn at [e-mail] or 502-892-3361.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D