Park Manager

Where
:
Clinch River State Park - Hancock County - Tennessee State Parks

To Apply
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Closing Date
: 02/02/2026

Tennessee State Parks are among the most beautiful parks in the United States and offer meaningful careers in conservation, recreation, and public service. We have a fantastic opportunity to help establish a new state park. Clinch River Blueway State Park is one of Tennessee’s newest state parks in the heart of Hancock County, along the stunning Clinch River. This position plays a central role in building systems, hiring and mentoring staff, guiding early park development, and setting expectations for how the park serves visitors and stewards of the land.

This position is well-suited for a leader who is motivated by purpose, enjoys building something meaningful, values long-term stewardship, and sees a new park as an opportunity to create a legacy that will serve Tennesseans for generations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife biology, history, or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in parks and recreation management, including at least one year of supervisory experience.

The candidate must be a State Commissioned Officer recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or be willing to obtain this certification. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) for this position.

For MQs and how to apply, please visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Supervise a team of full-time staff by providing leadership, work plans, and administering the performance management cycle.
• Establish operations, which include a visitor center in Sneedville, river access, and the former location of River Place on the Clinch. This property, located in the Kyles Ford community, offers four furnished cabins, canoe rentals, gift shop/market, and a fully operational commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with local officials, partners, and volunteers on community outreach initiatives to promote the park and strengthen community engagement.
• Oversee the park’s annual operating budget, park operations, and visitor services. Participate in the implementation and coordination of policies and methods for park operations. Study, review, and enforce state policies and guidelines at the park level.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and thriving in a dynamic, start-up environment.
• Engage in interpretive and educational programming that connects the community and park visitors to recreational opportunities while highlighting the area’s Appalachian history and culture.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.