Administrative Coordinator 1-3

Salary : $1,820.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Location : Chatham, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CRT-View phone number on click.appcast.io-MBT
Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing, and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance, and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.


This position is located at Jimmie Davis State Park in Chatham, LA. The Administrative Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting daily site operations by providing reliable, high-level administrative assistance and exceptional customer service. This position serves as a key point of contact, ensuring smooth office functions, assisting staff and visitors, and helping maintain an organized, efficient work environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, professional, and committed to delivering responsive, high-quality support.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Working with Financial Information: The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.

Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.

Job Specification


The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Performs various administrative tasks such as scheduling, screening visitors, and answering telephone calls for the manager.
• Assumes lead worker responsibilities of certain management functions such as completing and submitting paperwork to the Administrative Office or Human Resources.
• Maintain inventory of supplies; operates office equipment.
• Assists with new hire paperwork and training.
• Operate the fee station at the park entrance. Register overnight and day use visitors; collect fees from customers.
• Process payment vouchers, delivery receiving reports, requests for purchases and contracts in written form.
• Instruct personnel at the park fee stations on correct procedures for collecting fees, cash control, recording revenue, and completing all daily, weekly, and monthly revenue reports.
• Greets visitors. Provides information regarding site accommodations, amenities, policies, procedures, laws, fees, tourist information, etc.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Jimmie Davis State Park in Chatham, LA
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, or 3. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel: Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events, as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.
Compensation : Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.
How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please include all education and work experience in order to be considered, as pay is DOE (dependent upon experience).
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.


Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.


As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility, especially when under pressure?

• I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
• I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
• I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly-even in difficult situations.
• I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.

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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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FC: Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?

• I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.
• I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.
• I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.
• I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.

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FC: Focusing on Customers - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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WFI: Working with Financial Information - How do you use financial information to support your work and ensure accuracy and compliance?

• I struggle to understand or apply financial data, rules, or processes, which may cause delays or errors.
• I can interpret basic financial data, but I may need help to ensure accuracy, compliance, or informed decisions.
• I accurately interpret financial data, apply policies, ensure compliance, and prepare transparent reports.
• I anticipate risks, interpret complex financial data, and align financial decisions with compliance and strategic priorities.

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WFI: Working with Financial Information - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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