Park Operations & Visitor Experience Lead

State of Tennessee; Kentucky; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN, part of the Department of Environment and Conservation, seeks an Assistant Park Manager to help oversee park operations, visitor services, budget, and improvement projects.

The position requires a flexible schedule to be on-call and to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities including staff supervision, safety leadership, resource protection, and interpretive programming that connects guests with the park's natural and cultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Natural Resources, History, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field.
• Three years' fulltime professional park and conservation experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead assigned park operations and staff, ensuring effective scheduling, communication, training, and daily operations.
• Lead safety and security efforts, ensuring staff and guest safety and compliance with park policies and regulations.
• Support resource protection and management, including invasive species removal and restoration of resources.
• Provide interpretive programming that connects visitors to the park's history, resources, and recreational opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, History, Parks and Recreation Management, or a related field

Job description

Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN, part of the Department of Environment and Conservation, seeks an Assistant Park Manager to help oversee park operations, visitor services, budget, and improvement projects.

The position requires a flexible schedule to be on-call and to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities including staff supervision, safety leadership, resource protection, and interpretive programming that connects guests with the park's natural and cultural