PARKS, HERITAGE, & TOURISM PROGRAM SUPER
About The Position
As coordinator of the agency's Creative Services team, this position supervises a medium-sized staff and serves as project manager for the planning, design, and production of a wide range of creative materials, including digital, print, environmental, and other communication assets for the organization. The role provides technical guidance and support to all divisions and sections across the agency. Creative projects emphasize strategic communication and audience experience, combining strong messaging with effective design and consistent brand standards in an accessible, efficient, and cost effective manner. The position also prepares recommendations for agency-wide design standards and improvements to project workflows. The coordinator manages multiple projects of varying size and complexity. Responsibilities include overseeing all phases of creative development-from research and content creation to design, production, and final delivery. Duties include composing and editing copy; reviewing and ensuring ADA accessibility, accuracy, design integrity, and effectiveness of communication; proofreading; and coordinating team assignments. The position schedules and facilitates planning meetings; prepares written and visual planning materials; and conducts presentations for internal clients and leadership. Additional responsibilities include writing production specifications, obtaining quotes or bids, preparing cost estimates and budgets, and ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget in accordance with procurement laws and policies. The role also manages printing needs to ensure quality and cost efficiency, tracks project progress, and maintains records on vendors, inventory, and project status for routine reporting to Administration. The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Requirements
- Knowledge of design, planning, budgeting, time management, and supervisory principles is required.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
- At least three years of experience in park management, heritage conservation, tourism development, or a related field, including one year in a leadership capacity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee statewide parks, heritage, or tourism programs to promote conservation, recreation, and cultural preservation.
- Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
- Evaluate program performance and recommend improvements based on visitor feedback, industry trends, and state policies.
- Oversee the implementation of historic preservation, environmental conservation, or recreational projects within state parks and tourism sites.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing cultural and natural resource management.
- Facilitate educational outreach efforts, including workshops, exhibits, and interpretive programs.
- Supervise and mentor a team of program coordinators, park staff, and tourism specialists.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with state and federal laws related to historic preservation, environmental conservation, and tourism promotion.
- Develop program policies and procedures to align with best practices in park management and heritage conservation.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on program activities, visitor statistics, and financial expenditures.
- Composing and editing copy.
- Reviewing and ensuring ADA accessibility, accuracy, design integrity, and effectiveness of communication.
- Proofreading.
- Coordinating team assignments.
- Scheduling and facilitating planning meetings.
- Preparing written and visual planning materials.
- Conducting presentations for internal clients and leadership.
- Writing production specifications.
- Obtaining quotes or bids.
- Preparing cost estimates and budgets.
- Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget in accordance with procurement laws and policies.
- Managing printing needs to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
- Tracking project progress.
- Maintaining records on vendors, inventory, and project status for routine reporting to Administration.
- Provides daily supervision to team members, including scheduling, hiring, and performance documentation.
- Serves as the site Safety Officer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
