Superintendent
Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks located at Felix Valle House State Historic Site, 198 Merchant Street, Ste Genevieve, Missouri. Shifts may vary with the time of year and in order to meet the needs of the facility. Schedule will change depending on holidays, emergencies, and special events.
Why you’ll love this position:
We are looking for people to join our team who enjoy working with a dedicated group of professionals and want to care for Missouri State Parks. We work hard together to ensure generations of visitors have an excellent experience in Missouri’s outstanding cultural and natural resources. Felix Valle House State Historic Site is a unique site that offers a chance to travel back to Missouri’s early French roots. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with the newly established Ste. Genevieve National Historic Park. The state historic site partners with the National Park Service as well as other groups to transport visitors to the rich and vibrant French colonial past through history, architecture, and other engaging experiences.
What you’ll do:
- Position serves as the senior level manager to manage all aspects Felix Valle House State Historic Site.
- Oversee the visitor service operation at the site which could include retail operations, interacting with the public, providing tours of the historic site, and organizing programs/events
- Supervise, train, guide and lead the team at the park which includes two full time and various part-time seasonal staff
- Ensure the buildings and grounds are properly maintained and operational.
- Steward the cultural resources at the site ensuring that they are preserved and protected
- Oversee the administrative operation of the site which includes revenues, accounts payable, budget management and monthly reporting
- Ensure the facility is in compliance with all applicable safety guideline, laws, policies and procedures and permits.
- Coordinate with National Parks and other organizations on various aspects of operations.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can include: Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Business of Public Administration or related field AND 5 or more years of management, supervision and participation in interpretation, preservation, protection, maintenance and enhancement of state parks and historic sites (Substitutions for additional education or experience may be allowed)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements
- Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license
- Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts. Must work two weekends a month year round.
- Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays
- Must be able to walk long distances on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions and have the ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to provide leadership and supervision to team
- Artifact handling experience
- Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Alex Kovac, 636-208-6748
Or
Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), (573) 526-1640
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.