Park/Historic Site Specialist

Job Description:

Park/Historic Site Specialist

Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at Meramec State Park, 115 Meramec Park Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080. Work shifts will vary according to facility demands and will include working a minimum of two weekends a month from April 1 to October 31.

• Assist in directing the overall operation and maintenance of Meramec State Park, including campground, day use areas, trail network, small maintenance and repair projects and visitor services.
• Act in the absence of the Park Superintendent or Park Supervisor, independently make sound decisions and direct staff as needed. Complete and submit reports relating to stewardship, volunteer, fleet usage, and processing payments.
• Oversee visitor services, campground reservation system operation and campground host program including direct supervision of full time employee, seasonal staff and volunteer campground hosts.
• Assist with overseeing the work and behavior of various seasonal, volunteer, and full-time staff, including the ability to mentor and coach staff
• Plan and coordinate special events and special program requests with a variety of stakeholders
• Greet the public and discuss the facility's resources and/or enforces the rules and regulations relating to the state park system.
• Assist with administrative functions including: annual budget requests; invoice submittal, tracking and managing/reconciling budget allocations; project recommendations; bidding and purchasing materials and services; and revenue management
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, disturbances, natural disasters, and any other significant events within the park.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills/competencies:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can include: Park Management, Parks and Recreation, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Biology, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Business or Public Administration, or related field (Experience involving management, supervision, and active participation in various activities involving interpretation, preservation, protection, maintenance, and enhancement of state parks and historic sites may substitute for the required education.)
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Salary:

$44,037.84-$44,338.32 per Year