PARKS, HERITAGE, & TOURISM PROGRAM COORD
About The Position
The Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Program Coordinator develops, implements, and manages programs supporting state parks, cultural heritage, and tourism initiatives across Arkansas. The position coordinates programs, engages stakeholders, and ensures compliance with state policies. The role also serves as the primary field-based representative for Main Street Arkansas, working with participating communities to assess progress, provide hands-on technical assistance using the Main Street Approach, and build local capacity for downtown revitalization. It supports executive directors, boards, local officials, businesses, and volunteers through assessment visits, written recommendations, and ongoing guidance in areas such as work planning, volunteer development, fundraising, promotions, and economic vitality strategies. The position coordinates quarterly statewide meetings, provides training and orientation for new program leaders, maintains regular communication with assigned communities, and builds relationships with local stakeholders. Extensive statewide and overnight travel is required, along with the ability to work independently and strong facilitation and trust-building skills.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in program coordination, tourism development, historic preservation, park management, or a related field.
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills.
- Experience with budgeting, financial tracking, and grant writing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Ability to collaborate with government agencies, businesses, and community members.
- Ability to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and implement improvements.
- Knowledge of state and federal policies related to parks, heritage, and tourism.
- Understanding of historic preservation, natural resource management, and tourism development.
- Familiarity with Arkansas heritage sites, state parks, and cultural tourism trends.
- Knowledge of best practices in park operations, event planning, and visitor services.
- Knowledge of downtown development and the Main Street Approach.
- Ability to work independently and strong facilitation and trust-building skills.
- Ability to undertake regular statewide and overnight travel.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute statewide programs related to parks, historic preservation, and tourism development.
- Monitor and assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance visitor experiences and community engagement.
- Organize and facilitate public events, workshops, and outreach programs.
- Track and report project progress, expenditures, and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing historic preservation, environmental conservation, and tourism development.
- Collect and analyze data related to visitor trends, economic impact, and program performance.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for department leadership.
- Maintain records of program activities, budgets, and community partnerships.
- Develop educational materials and interpretive content about Arkansas’s natural and cultural heritage.
- Conduct community assessment visits and prepare written recommendations for participating Main Street communities.
- Provide technical assistance and ongoing guidance to communities on work planning, volunteer development, fundraising, promotions, and economic vitality strategies.
- Coordinate quarterly statewide meetings and deliver training and orientation for new program leaders.
- Maintain regular communication with assigned communities and foster relationships with local stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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