JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Division of Interpretation and Education at Indiana Dunes National Park. The purpose of the position is to serve as Division Chief with full responsibility for management of the park's large and complex interpretative, and environmental education programs. The incumbent has broad responsibilities for planning and development in the areas of interpretation, environmental education, fee collection, and visitor services and related programs below. MAJOR DUTIES: Carries out the full scope of supervisory and personnel management responsibilities, including the recruitment, training, counseling, and evaluation of interpretive staff. Creates culture of teamwork and inclusion. Listens to and resolves complaints from employees. Seeks counsel on more serious complaints. Ensure equal opportunity, fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the recruitment and selection of candidates. Direct the content development, design and implementation of new and innovative interpretative programs that promote the inclusion of diverse audience and to achieve the goals of the park. Develops programs which focus on the natural and cultural resources of the park deals using science, primary historical resources and input from tribal members, partners, and community. Directs overall interpretive operations and programs at high visitation park sites. Working in close cooperation with concessionaire, cooperating association, and other divisions. Develops annual workplan, operating plans, and standard operating procedures. Serves on Interpretive Management Team and other interdisciplinary teams in order to support broader strategic vision of interpretation and implementation of management goals such as safety and security, resource protection and preservation. Provide overall leadership to the Interpretation Program. Serve as acting Superintendent when Superintendent is unavailable, be on call for emergencies and use best judgement in notifying chain of command when needed. Serve as essential employee during shutdowns and other events. Represent the division's best on various interdivisional teams, assist in facilitation in divisional retreats and meetings and coordinate division-wide initiatives. Directs administrative functions related to interpretive operations and programs. Seeks new funding sources, manages budget, collects data that support. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
