Park Manager I
About The Position
The Park Manager I will manage Waveland State Historic Site, a historic property that also serves as an event venue in Lexington/Fayette County. The role combines preserving the history of the Bryan family’s home with coordinating events, providing customer service, and promoting the site. The manager oversees the park’s physical, cultural, and natural assets, interprets the history of the Bryan family and mansion, leads staff, increases revenue through programming and event promotion, and monitors spending and costs within the park’s budget. The work typically consists of office duties in a state park setting. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of business, administrative, or management experience, with education and experience substitutions permitted as described in the posting. The employee must be at least 20 years and one day old when hired and obtain S.T.A.R. certification within six months of employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of business, administrative, or management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis; additional related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Must be 20 years and one day of age at time of employment.
- Obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within six months of employment.
- Maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the length of employment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, maintain, and protect the park’s physical, cultural, and natural assets.
- Provide appropriate interpretation of the Bryan family and the historic mansion.
- Provide effective leadership for the park’s staff.
- Enhance revenue through programming and promotion of events.
- Work within the park’s budget to monitor spending and control costs.
Benefits
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, with optional health reimbursement account
- Wellness incentives program
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
- Employee discounts
- Training and career development opportunities
- Optional deferred compensation program (401K/457K)
- Complimentary state park visits for the employee and family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
