Park Operations & Events Director

McKinley County, NM; Red Rock (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Rock Park in New Mexico seeks an experienced manager to assist the Park Director with planning and implementing policies, strategies, and initiatives for park and campground operations.

You will oversee events, budgeting, and coordination of staff, volunteers, rodeos, and other activities, while promoting park programs and ensuring safety compliance. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills and may require irregular hours and travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public or Business Administration from an accredited college/university.
• OR One (1) year of experience related to the duties listed.
• OR a combination of education and experience equaling two (2) years related to the duties listed.
• One (1) year minimum of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scheduling of events and rentals, maintain responsibility for daily cash handling, daily deposits, prepares reports, and keeps records of contracts for events, camp site rentals, and convention center events.
• Prepare written risk assessments for event operational activities to include assisting in the delegation of organizing, setting up, running, and clearing up of all public and private events.
• Assist with the supervision of full-time employees, temporary employees, and volunteers.
• Coordinates and performs a wide range of administrative support activities in the Rodeo Grounds, Campground, and Convention Center.
• Serves as a liaison with other departments and constituencies to coordinate day-to-day operations and events.
• Assist with the development, preparation, and administration of the department budget, including preparing cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations, researching and recommending capital improvement projects, and monitoring and controlling expenditures.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of department methods, procedures, fee schedule, and park activities; assess and monitor workload; identify and implement opportunities for improvement; review with RRP Director when appropriate.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for Red Rock Park. Promote and publicize RRP events, activities and oversees, reviews, and approves press releases, flyers, etc., produced by support staff.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local safety and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Public relations

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Marketing/Communications/Public/Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Red Rock Park in New Mexico seeks an experienced manager to assist the Park Director with planning and implementing policies, strategies, and initiatives for park and campground operations.

You will oversee events, budgeting, and coordination of staff, volunteers, rodeos, and other activities, while promoting park programs and ensuring safety compliance. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills and may require irregular hours and travel.