Director of Marketing, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

The Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned marketing professional. The Public Affairs Bureau carries out strategic communications and marketing for the state park system of 250 individual parks, historic sites, golf courses, trails, and marinas as well as the 750-mile Empire State Trail.

The Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned marketing professional. OPRHP is experiencing transformational change in capital investment, in programming offered to visitors, and in staffing. We are very proud that visitation again broke a record with more than 78 million visitors in 2021! The Director of Marketing will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a broad range of marketing campaigns and initiatives intended to communicate and support OPRHP's facilities, programs, events, and services. The Director of Marketing will also play a key role in preparing for an extensive marketing campaign revolving around OPRHP's centennial.

If you think you have the experience and drive it takes to excel in this opportunity, we would love for you to JOIN OUR TEAM!!

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. Two years of experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Our ideal candidate is/has:
• A strong leadership track record
• Highly organized with strong management skills and the ability to work optimally in a fast-paced setting with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: OPRHP employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to OPRHP Telecommuting Guidelines.

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to Albany.Employment@parks.ny.gov

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