OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

OPS Park Services Specialist - 37970039

The OPS Park Services Specialist works with the Park Management and Citizen Support Organization (Friends of Maclay Gardens) to plan and coordinate special events, workshops and retreats. The OPS Park Services Specialist coordinates the outsourcing of services for special events to include: the setup of stages, tents, sound and lighting, as well as other required services for events and programs and ensures all required paperwork is collected and submitted on time. Books weddings, pavilions and special permit activities and maintains the park's master calendar. Coordinate park-wide events which feature interpretive events, tours, media events and volunteer workdays. Implement the park's communications plan which includes creating content for the park website, newsletters, social media, graphics, presentations, magazine articles, press releases, public service announcements, building relationships with reporters, conducting radio, TV and written interviews, and creating printed materials for diverse audiences. This position works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to organize volunteer recruitment and to monitor and define volunteer needs for park programs and events, assists in coordinating the docent program for the Maclay House and Visitor Center, works in the development and coordination of park information materials such as brochures and flyers. Works closely with the park's Citizen Support Organization (Friends of Maclay Gardens) assisting with management and coordinating of special events. This position may also work in the Ranger Station and Visitor Center greeting visitors, providing excellent customer service and providing information pertaining to the park and park activities, informing visitors of the park rules and providing directions, collecting fees for park entrance and annual passes, operating a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collecting, recording and reconciling revenue, maintaining an organized workspace, answering phones, operating radio equipment, and completing and reconciling receipts and reports. This position ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources for the enjoyment of the visitor and performs other related duties as required.

Salary: $15 per hour, 40 hours per week

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32309