State Parks - Sky Meadows State Park - Office Manager - Closes on 10/29/2026

Virginia State Parks; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plans (401a, 457, VaLORS)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks an Office Manager for Sky Meadows State Park to oversee daily administrative operations, financial controls, visitor services, and merchandise/POS management. This role supports park leadership, ensures efficient IT and office workflows, and helps deliver a high-quality park experience to diverse visitors.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, revenue tracking, procurement, and staff supervision, with emphasis on policy adherence,

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and/or public relations involving direct interaction with diverse audiences.
• Experience operating office equipment and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Publisher), Canva, printers, and copiers.
• Experience in cash handling, merchandise management, and/or retail sales.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement, contracts, budgeting, and records retention.
• Supervisory experience including staff training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Experience managing multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies related to programs such as special use permits.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides office management and administrative support for Sky Meadows State Park operations.
• Oversees budget tracking, revenue management, and IT support.
• Manages visitor services including reservations and public relations.
• Oversees merchandise program and POS to reflect park themes and maximize profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Cash handling

Procurement

Budgeting

Records retention

Supervisory

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Publisher)

Canva

Printers & copiers

Job description

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The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Job Duties

The Office Manager position performs and provides office management and management of administrative support functions necessary to daily, seasonal and annual operations of Sky Meadows State Park, including managerial support, office management, fiscal control of assigned budget, overall park budget tracking, revenue management, technical (IT) support, visitor services including reservations, and public relations. Oversees and manages the merchandise program and Point of Sale system to reflect park VEP themes and to maximize profitability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and/or public relations involving direct interaction with diverse audiences.
• Experience operating a variety of office equipment and computer systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Publisher), Canva, printers, and/or copiers.
• Experience in cash handling, merchandise management, and/or retail sales.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement, contracts, bookkeeping, budget management, and/or records retention.
• Supervisory experience including staff training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Experience managing multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures related to programs such as special use permits.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with state accounting systems, procurement procedures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, payroll processing, and other personnel administrative functions.
• Prior experience in a state park or comparable natural resource, recreation, or tourism setting.

Special Instructions

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that make every visit memorable.Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Freecamping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.