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Park Coordinator
The Park Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the management, development, and coordination of park operations, programs, and services within the Arkansas State Parks system. This role focuses on ensuring the effective maintenance, visitor engagement, and resource conservation of state park properties. The Park Coordinator works closely with park managers, maintenance teams, and community stakeholders to enhance park facilities, recreational programs, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Class Code:
RPA10P
Job Grade:
SGS05
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Assist in the day-to-day operations of assigned park(s), ensuring compliance with state policies and regulations. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and state agencies to maintain and improve park facilities. Develop and oversee recreational programs, educational events, entertainment events, and interpretive activities to enhance visitor experiences. Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and volunteer groups to promote park use and environmental education. Address visitor inquiries and concerns, ensuring positive customer service and conflict resolution. Support sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, recycling programs, and eco-friendly facility improvements. Enforce park policies, safety regulations, and emergency response procedures to protect visitors and staff. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budget expenditures related to park operations and projects. Supervises staff by interviewing, recommending staff for hire/fire, assigning and reviewing work, counseling, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. May work extensively with contractors to produce promotional materials and programming for park use. May oversee full-time and part-time positions, as well as be extensively involved with directing contract labor. Identify and pursue grant funding opportunities to support park development and conservation efforts. Maintain accurate records of park operations, financial reports, and program attendance.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple tasks and projects efficiently. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills in park maintenance and program execution. Knowledge of facility management, groundskeeping, and infrastructure maintenance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with visitors, stakeholders, and park staff. Ability to handle visitor concerns and conflicts professionally and diplomatically. Strong presentation and public speaking skills for community outreach and park education programs. May need specific knowledge of specialized computer operations and programs to complete specialized portions of the position. Familiarity with social media uses and trends, and able to utilize these for promotion of the park. Familiarity with park programming processes and activities. Ability to identify safety hazards and enforce risk management protocols. Strong situational awareness and problem-solving skills for handling emergencies, accidents, and inclement weather responses.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least two years of experience in outdoor recreation development, park planning, landscape design, or a related field. Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Required Certificates:
N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
N