Careers

Park Manager 2

Tennessee
Jul 2, 2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with Tennessee State Parks? We have an outstanding opportunity to work in a beautiful work environment at TO Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tennessee. This park is one of the most historically significant parks in the Tennessee State Parks system and serves as a valued public space for the surrounding community and beyond. The park preserves an important Civilian Conservation Corps legacy, interprets African American history, and connects visitors to the natural, cultural, and archaeological resources of southwest Memphis. It includes more than 1,000 acres, along with trails, picnic areas, athletic and recreational facilities, camping, and public gathering spaces.

This position requires candidates to possess a bachelor’s degree, with preference given to those with degrees in natural or historic resource-based management or Park and Recreation Management, and three years full-time professional park and conservation experience, of which one year must be supervisory. Additional education or experience may be substituted for the required experience or education, respectively, on a year-for-year basis. This position requires a state law enforcement commission recognized by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. A selected candidate who is not commissioned will be required to successfully complete the academy as a condition of continued employment. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) for this position. For MQs and how to apply, please visit http://www.tn.gov/careers.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

  • Lead, supervise, and support park staff, prepare work schedules and assignments, administer performance management, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, service, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage daily park operations, including visitor services, facilities, maintenance, budgeting, purchasing, revenue accountability, planning, reporting, and emergency response.
  • Protect, preserve, and share the park's historic, cultural, archaeological, and natural resources, including the park's CCC legacy, African American history, and community significance.
  • Develop community outreach, volunteer engagement, interpretive programming, and partnership strategies that strengthen the park's connection with visitors and stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement natural and cultural resource management priorities for the park's more than 1,000 acres while balancing stewardship, recreation, access, and the visitor experience.

Contact: Zach Tinkle