PARK SPECIALIST II

Date: Apr 24, 2025

Req ID: 48924

Location:

PRAIRIE GROVE, AR, US, 72753

Category: DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM

Anticipated Starting Salary: UNTIL FILLED

Museum Specialist advertised as a Park Specialist II [Part Time]

Position #: 22076481

Salary: $14.00 per hour, limited to 1800 hours per fiscal year

Grade: GS03

Requisition: 48924

Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Prairie Grove, AR

Closing date: Until Filled

This is a part-time position where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences while performing the front desk operations of Hindman Hall Museum. Job duties include greeting park guests in a welcoming, friendly, and professional manner, while providing information and guidance of what to see and do at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Becoming knowledgeable about Arkansas attractions, events, and other facets of interest to visitors. Demonstrating excellent public relations skills. Opening and closing the museum.

This position assists with the park’s gift shop operations. Applicants with retail experience are preferred. Job duties include ordering merchandise, receiving supplies and orders, stocking inventory, completing monthly inventory, operating and closing out cash registers, balancing daily receipts, completing daily cash reports. Other responsibilities include answering phones, responding to email inquiries, managing facility rental reservations, conducting light custodial duties, assisting with park interpretive programming and other duties as assigned.

The position may assist the office manager with managing the park’s bookkeeping, auditing invoices and administrative support functions. Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word), basic bookkeeping, and a Point of Sale (POS) system preferred.

Applicant will be required to work a varied schedule which may include weekends and holidays. Will be required to attend and participate in special park events that occur during regular business hours and after-hours. The museum is open Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A criminal background check is required. This position offers paid holidays and employee birthday.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma/GED. The ability to communicate effectively with park visitors, vendors, staff and management. Ability to work under direct supervision.

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

Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

Position Information

Class Code: S101C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Park Specialist II is an Extra Help position responsible for providing unskilled and semi-skilled labor and/or guest services in a state park. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Performs duties such as patron assistance, lifeguarding, desk clerking, grounds and facility maintenance, guiding tours, cooking, food preparation, administrative assistance, office assistance, housekeeping, facility attendance and other types of general labor or public service. May perform grounds and building maintenance duties such as mowing, raking, planting, applying chemicals/pesticides, collecting and disposing of trash, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and custodial duties. May assist skilled tradesmen in carpentry work, painting, welding, installing fixtures, or other unskilled or semi-skilled labor. May assist in facility management duties such as providing customer service, checking in campers, ringing sales on a cash register, renting boats or bicycles, taking food orders, giving tours, running errands or assisting skilled or professional staff as required. May provide administrative assistance by completing reports, preparing cash deposits, entering time and leave data, entering tip information, or taking inventory. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand tools, utensils, power tools, and equipment or machinery common to duty area. Knowledge of ServeSafe food handling methods required for some positions. Knowledge of basic math calculations. Ability to perform customer service tasks such as waiting tables and guest registration. Ability to perform manual labor and to operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment. Ability to perform routine maintenance duties on buildings, grounds, and/or vehicles. Ability to operate a cash register and/or computer software programs for some positions. Ability to follow written or oral instructions, operating manuals, warning labels, etc.. Ability to communicate and interface appropriately with patrons. Ability to use basic math calculations.

Minimum Qualifications

Depending on the position, a valid Arkansas driver's license is required. Some positions are required to undergo a criminal background check and/or safe driving check. Some positions require completion of specialized training such as ServeSafe.