Park Superintendent III

National Association of State Park Directors; Mena (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to manage operations at a beautiful 460-acre park. This role includes overseeing a lodge, restaurant, and campsites, while ensuring compliance with park directives. The ideal candidate will possess strong public relations skills and experience in park management, including supervisory roles. This position offers a full benefits package, including health insurance and retirement pension, and requires living on-site with utilities provided. If you are passionate about park management and enjoy working with the public, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Pension

Utilities Provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of park management experience.
• Must have supervisory experience and excellent public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall operations management of a 460-acre park.
• Provide daily supervision to employees and enforce park rules.

Skills

Public Relations Skills

Supervisory Skills

Compliance Enforcement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Park Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Management

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

This position assists with the overall operations management of a 460-acre park that includes a 40 room lodge with a restaurant and gift shop, plus 41 campsites and support facilities. Applicant will interpret and ensure compliance with park directives and regulations. Other job duties include providing daily supervision to employees and completing performance reviews. This position provides enforcement of park rules and regulations and state laws within park boundaries. Applicant will have daily contact with the public and must possess excellent public relations skills. A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability to traverse rough terrain.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Position is required to live on-site, and utilities are provided.

Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in park administration, parks and recreation management, natural science, recreation administration, business, or a related field; plus, three years of experience in park management, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/