Parks, Heritage & Tourism Program Lead

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Program Supervisor/Expert at the Old State House Museum and Trapnall Hall oversees day-to-day operations and coordinates exhibits, tours, community outreach initiatives, and museum events under the director’s direction.

This role also manages personnel matters, contributes to the development of the museum’s annual budget, and may assume director-level responsibilities when the Director is unavailable, requiring strong leadership and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in park management, heritage conservation, tourism development, or a related field, including one year in a leadership capacity.
• Promotion to higher classifications is discretionary based on skills, performance, workload, and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee statewide parks, heritage, or tourism programs to promote conservation, recreation, and cultural preservation.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
• Evaluate program performance and recommend improvements based on visitor feedback, industry trends, and state policies.
• Oversee the implementation of historic preservation, environmental conservation, or recreational projects within state parks and tourism sites.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing cultural and natural resource management.
• Facilitate educational outreach efforts, including workshops, exhibits, and interpretive programs.
• Supervise and mentor a team of program coordinators, park staff, and tourism specialists.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with state and federal laws related to historic preservation, environmental conservation, and tourism promotion.
• Develop program policies and procedures to align with best practices in park management and heritage conservation.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on program activities, visitor statistics, and financial expenditures.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budgeting

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Policy development

Team supervision

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

The Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Program Supervisor/Expert at the Old State House Museum and Trapnall Hall oversees day-to-day operations and coordinates exhibits, tours, community outreach initiatives, and museum events under the director’s direction.

This role also manages personnel matters, contributes to the development of the museum’s annual budget, and may assume director-level responsibilities when the Director is unavailable, requiring strong leadership and strategic planning.