Plantation Historic Site Manager

State of Louisiana; St. Francisville (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Parks, is seeking a Site Supervisor at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site in St. Francisville.

This role oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance of facilities, and staff involved in programming and site management. The successful candidate will manage expenditures, coordinate major maintenance projects, and work with law enforcement and external contractors to ensure safety and quality of site development.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the operation, administration, or maintenance of parks, outdoor recreation, or historic sites; or in parks or conservation work. OR Four years of experience in law enforcement, interpretive services, mobile equipment operation, building construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance and care of site facilities.
• Approves and promotes site programming/events.
• Performs regularly scheduled overall park and playground inspections.
• Manages park facility expenditures.
• Coordinates major park maintenance or construction projects with Resource Development staff.
• Works directly with local law enforcement to control violence and vandalism.
• Works with appropriate personnel in other sections and departments and outside contractors regarding major maintenance and development of buildings, water systems, roadways or other facilities.
• Works with neighborhood and community groups on matters of civic, park, and recreational interest.
• Prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates for projects, programs, and equipment.
• Serves as a liaison for the site with outside agencies in matters pertaining to the worksite.
• Prepares and administers the site budget.
• Accountable for the collection and deposit of all revenue generated at the site through day use and overnight fees.
• Prepares weekly fiscal, revenue, and visitation reports.
• Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments, work techniques, and documentation of that performance with the use of the Departmental CPM
• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.

Job description

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Parks, is seeking a Site Supervisor at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site in St. Francisville.

This role oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance of facilities, and staff involved in programming and site management. The successful candidate will manage expenditures, coordinate major maintenance projects, and work with law enforcement and external contractors to ensure safety and quality of site development.