Park Manager I

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

8d • $28 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you seeking an opportunity to work in the breathtaking surroundings of Utah's mountains in a place ripe for growth and new opportunities? Look no further! Nestled within the beautiful Wasatch Back, Echo State Park offers captivating scenery, with picturesque views, and dark night skies. Embrace this exciting opportunity to develop your management skills and lead the amazing team at Echo State Park.

Utah State Parks are committed to creating a supportive an positive work environment that values the well-being of our team members. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and will do our utmost to accommodate your personal needs while ensure that our team preforms at a high level and provides exceptional customer service. We believe that respect, dignity, and empathy are key elements of a positive workplace culture and we strive to cultivate these values within our team. We are dedicated to creating a culture of mutual support, open communication, and continuous learning, and we look forward to working with you to achieve our shared goals.

Requirements

• Oversee general park operations, including managing the park team, developing and refining park operations.
• Assist in improving visitor experiences.
• Work with community partners on events and projects.
• Oversee outside events and requests through Special Use Permits.
• Seek ways to increase park attendance.
• Assist with educational and interpretive programs.
• Help develop a strong can-do culture focused on improving the team at Echo State Park.
• Working outdoors in adverse conditions.
• Requires working weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Must pass a background check.
• Travel is required.
• May be called out for emergency situations.
• Possible on call status.
• Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Drug Test Required –

Nice To Haves

• A focus on improving processes at the park and division levels.
• A team oriented mindset.
• Value empathy in problem solving with staff and customers.
• General maintenance best practices.
• The ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
• The ability to effectively supervise others and communicate work assignments to staff members.
• Must have basic computer skills and experience in MS Office and Google.
• Public communication skills and general experience in budgeting, maintenance, interpretation, resource management.
• Customer service relations.
• Understanding State Park policy
• Strategic Planning and goal setting
• Active leadership skills and experience.
• Driver license

Responsibilities

• Oversee general park operations, including managing the park team, developing and refining park operations.
• Assist in improving visitor experiences.
• Work with community partners on events and projects.
• Oversee outside events and requests through Special Use Permits.
• Seek ways to increase park attendance.
• Assist with educational and interpretive programs.
• Help develop a strong can-do culture focused on improving the team at Echo State Park.
• Working outdoors in adverse conditions.
• Requires working weekends, holidays, and nights.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed