Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a state park facility in New York, for an experienced Director of Operations to lead day-to-day management of one of the region's premier outdoor destinations. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-visibility public property, overseeing everything from grounds and facilities to guest services and seasonal staffing, while shaping the visitor experience for hundreds of thousands of guests each year.
Day-to-day, this role feels like running a small city: coordinating maintenance crews, monitoring safety and compliance across trails and public spaces, managing budgets and vendor contracts, and stepping in wherever operational gaps appear. The person who thrives here is a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable walking a job site in work boots and presenting a capital budget to stakeholders, someone who loves the outdoors, takes pride in public service, and can keep a large, seasonal, multi-department team aligned toward a great visitor experience.