Parks, Heritage, & Tourism Program Coord

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• Ability to research historical content and develop educational materials.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 Parks, Heritage, & Tourism Program Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, tours, outreach, and special events for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The role involves researching historically accurate content, creating K-12 educational materials, providing professional development for teachers, and cultivating school and community partnerships. The coordinator supervises education staff, manages program budgets, oversees exhibits and museum spaces, and evaluates program effectiveness through visitor feedback.

Key qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in program coordination, tourism development, historic preservation, park management, or a related field
• Experience with budgeting, financial tracking, and grant writing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for public engagement and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs effectively
• Knowledge of state and federal policies related to parks, heritage, and tourism
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups including government agencies, businesses, and community members