Employment Opportunities

This position is responsible for guiding visitors on walking tours through historic buildings, maintaining and utilizing historical equipment and artifacts, disseminating information through informal talks and presentations and acting as a first contact person. Job duties include preparing and presenting guided programs for the public, demonstrating historic equipment, occasionally supervising seasonal employees, conducting and assisting other employees with research, developing historic characters, attending training workshops, and other duties as assigned. Must be able to traverse rough terrain, work a varied shift including weekends, holidays and some nights, must possess a valid driver’s license. Applicant will attend one of the annual interpretive workshops and complete the training necessary to qualify as a certified interpretive guide through the National Association for Interpretation. Facility maintenance experience and excellent customer service skills are preferred.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years' vocational technical training in maintenance; plus two years' experience in general maintenance, including one year in a leadership capacity. Non-qualified individuals need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

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Historic Washington State Park
Dept S09PT
PO Box 98
Washington, AR 71862

This position performs general administrative support duties, including typing, receptionist duties, inventory and light cleaning. Applicant will be responsible for auditing invoices, posting and reconciling daily cash receipts, preparing cash reports and bank deposits, preparing monthly statement of accounts, and compiling information for various reports. Other job duties include posting transactions to park ledgers and balancing entries, assisting in budget preparation, issuing purchase orders, maintaining purchase order log, and reconciling disbursement journal requisitions. This position also completes personnel and payroll documents, maintains files, time sheets, and leave records, and oversees the operation of the gift shop. Frequent contact with public and staff is required, and knowledge of Microsoft office is necessary. Applicant may be required to work weekends and some holidays.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, PLUS one year of training in business/office practices, bookkeeping or a related field, PLUS three years experience in secretarial, bookkeeping, or a related field. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA – Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send application/resume to:

Lake Frierson State Park
Dept S08PT
7904 Highway 141
Jonesboro, AR 72401-0341

Minimum qualifications: coursework in Principals of Accounting I & II, as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism
Dept S09PT
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201

This position is responsible for guiding visitors on walking tours through historic buildings, maintaining and utilizing historical equipment and artifacts, disseminating information through informal talks and presentations and acting as a first contact person. Job duties include preparing and presenting guided programs for the public, demonstrating historic equipment, occasionally supervising seasonal employees, conducting and assisting other employees with research, developing historic characters, attending training workshops, and other duties as assigned. Must be able to traverse rough terrain, work a varied shift including weekends, holidays and some nights, must possess a valid driver’s license. Applicant will attend one of the annual interpretive workshops and complete the training necessary to qualify as a certified interpretive guide through the National Association for Interpretation. Facility maintenance experience and excellent customer service skills are preferred.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus one year of experience in museum work or related field. Non-qualified individuals need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Send application/resume to:

Historic Washington State Park
Dept S09PT
PO Box 98
Washington, AR 71862

This position provides administrative support to the Tourism Research section of the Department of Parks and Tourism. Applicant will complete special projects and on-going assignments involving 15 tourism field locations and will supervise two employees. Job duties include compiling various reports, maintaining time and leave records, preparing purchase orders and travel reimbursements, and engaging in other routine office work. Must possess a valid driver's license, excellent writing and communication skills, and MS Office software skills. Supervisory experience is a plus. Occasional travel is required.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, office administration, or a related field, plus one year of experience in specialized or a related field applicable to work performed, OR the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field, plus five years experience in specialized or related field applicable to work performed. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

We are an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Please send application/resume to:

Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism
Dept. S09PT
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201

This position assists in the management of a medium-sized restaurant at Mather Lodge. Duties include assisting manager with hiring, training and supervising kitchen and dining room staff, preparing work schedules, completing performance appraisals, ordering food and supplies, maintaining food cost, and maintaining quality control and customer service standards. Other duties include assisting with the creation of new menus, assisting with cash control, arranging and coordinating group meals, maintaining departmental policies and procedures, and other duties as assigned. Applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus one year of specialized training in food service or related field, plus two years of experience in institutional or commercial food service operations, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

We are an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

Please send application/resume to:

Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism
Dept. S09PT
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201

This position is responsible for taking food orders, waiting on guests, serving food and cleaning tables. Job duties also include vacuuming floors, setting tables, and re-supplying and straightening wait stations and prep areas. This position acts as a crew chief, and will assist in training other wait staff and bus persons, communicating problems/issues with management, and overseeing restaurant group functions. Applicant also works the cash register and prepares daily close-outs when needed. Must be able to communicate well with the public and work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the ability to read and write plus three months of experience in a full-service restaurant. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Petit Jean State Park
Dept S09PT
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110

The Tourism Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism is seeking an aggressive and creative Communications Manager. The ideal candidate will: possess strong writing and communications skills; have experience dealing with travel journalists, photographers, editors, and publishers; display a clear familiarity with Internet marketing, to include coordination of improvements to our Website; an understanding of Website file structures; a basic understanding of data bases as applied to the Internet; a working knowledge of HTML coding, understand the importance of establishing close ties with media contacts; demonstrate an ability to direct ad agency work on media events; be able to effectively represent the Department at various functions; and exhibit an outgoing personality eager to work with others. This position supervises a staff of six, including travel writers, photographers and clerical support. Other duties include planning and assigning work, evaluating job performances, monitoring section’s budget, and preparing and delivering speeches and presentations. Some travel can be expected, mostly in-state.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications, tourism, marketing, general business, or a related field, plus four years’ experience in communications, tourism, marketing, sales, or a related field, including one year in supervisory capacity. Non-qualified individuals need not apply.

Please send application/resume to:

Arkansas Dept of Parks & Tourism
Dept. S08PT
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201

This position directs and manages the operation of a 125-seat restaurant and a 195-seat banquet area/convention center. Applicant will supervise the work of a medium-sized service staff by interviewing applicants, making hire or termination decisions, assigning and reviewing work, training, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Other job duties include coordinating facility activities with other departments and the general public, making special arrangements for customers upon request, and providing information to customers and the general public on facility services and functions. This position also maintains facility records, prepares reports on business activities, revenue projections, cost control and inventory control, arranges major maintenance and repairs for the facility and equipment and performs other duties as assigned. Frequent overtime and/or weekend work is required.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant, or food and beverage management, and with at least 5 years experience in a high volume, upscale restaurant/banquet operation who have a proven track record of successful customer service and positive financial management. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

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Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism
Dept. S08PT
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201

This position performs general maintenance on park grounds, facilities and equipment. Duties include litter pickup, mowing, weed-eating and janitorial tasks. This position operates and maintains lawn equipment and park vehicles, performs carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs and will also supervise a small seasonal staff. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, PLUS three years experience in general maintenance work. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send application/resume to:

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Dept. S08PT
506 E. Douglas
Prairie Grove, AR 72753

This position performs general administrative support duties, including typing, receptionist duties, inventory and light cleaning. Applicant will be responsible for auditing invoices, posting and reconciling daily cash receipts, preparing cash reports and bank deposits, preparing monthly statement of accounts, and compiling information for various reports. Other job duties include posting transactions to park ledgers and balancing entries, assisting in budget preparation, issuing purchase orders, maintaining purchase order log, and reconciling disbursement journal requisitions. This position also completes personnel and payroll documents and maintains files, time sheets, and leave records. Frequent contact with public and staff is required, and knowledge of Microsoft office is necessary. Applicant may be required to work weekends and some holidays.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, PLUS one year of training in business/office practices, bookkeeping or a related field, PLUS three years experience in secretarial, bookkeeping, or a related field. Non-qualified applicants need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA – Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please send application/resume to:

Daisy State Park
Dept S08PT
103 East Park
Kirby, AR 71950-8105

WE HAVE MANY SEASONAL JOBS!

Job duties vary but areas include maintenance, construction, housekeeping, store clerks, accounting clerks, waitstaff, cooks, and office/clerical support.

Work hours vary (from 15 up to 40 hours or more per week) as do work schedules (weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evening work).

FOR THESE JOBS, YOU MUST APPLY AT THE PARK, MUSEUM, OR TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WHERE YOU WISH TO WORK. WE DO NOT HIRE SEASONAL WORKERS FOR FIELD LOCATIONS THROUGH THE CENTRAL PERSONNEL OFFICE.

Apply at the location of your choice. Locations and phone numbers may be found at: http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/park_finder/default.asp. We hire throughout the season, but some jobs go fast so apply early!