JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and serves as the Site Manager of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (TILL), Chicago, Illinois Site. The position works under the direction of the Superintendent. Established on July 25, 2023, via Presidential Proclamation, Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (TILL) is comprised of two sites in the towns of Sumner and Glendora, Mississippi and one site in the city of Chicago, Illinois MAJOR DUTIES: Major duties of this position include: Provide administrative and technical supervision/direction of the Chicago site. Responsible for the financial and property resource management of the Chicago site. Leads natural and cultural resource management and stewardship efforts. Provide the leadership and organizational vision for park operation and visitor experience. Serves as the park representative in meetings with Federal, state, regional and local officials, public and private organizations, and the general public. Chicago Area Information Chicago, Illinois, is blossoming economically and is one of the most vital business-friendly regions in the U.S. having reinvented itself with great success. The city and its surrounding communities are flourishing with the addition of new parks and cultural venues, strong interest in historic and architectural preservation. Chicago is one of the few affordable cosmopolitan cities in the world. Attractions include: 80 miles of public shoreline along Lake Michigan; outstanding public, private, and parochial schools; several of the world's finest colleges and universities; leading post-graduate schools; extensive public transportation that serves most corners of the region 24/7; some of the nation's best known tourism attractions; and a world-class cultural and culinary scene. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
