State Parks - Division of State Parks - Business Operations Coordinator - Closes on 08/11/2026

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $90,000

About the role

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture. Virginia State Parks' Business and Revenue Division is seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to support revenue growth and operations across the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide business analysis and recommendations to park managers.
• Oversee statewide cabin, campground, venue rentals, equipment rental, and special events revenue growth.
• Develop new revenue streams and ensure revenue operations align with mission and sustainability goals.
• Expand revenue-generating offerings and support revenue event operations.
• Evaluate concessions contracts and serve as the enterprise resource for contract management.
• Conduct at least 18 onsite visits annually, requiring overnight travel throughout Virginia.
• Monitor industry best practices in conference hosting, rental venue operations, and concerts.
• Develop and implement guidelines and training for all aspects of revenue generation outside of retail.
• Review and recommend fee changes.

Requirements

• Ability to apply and communicate knowledge of revenue-generating operations like cabin, campground, conference center, and wedding venue rentals, as well as concerts and other special events.
• Experience evaluating revenues and expenditures and responding to business fluctuations.
• Experience establishing revenue and profit goals using data and trends.
• Experience managing contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong financial forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Experience developing guidelines, rules, and manuals.
• Experience in business administration or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle for official business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state park venue management.
• Experience managing multiple types of venue operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Benefits

• Paid leave and a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions).
• Federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday - Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Schedule

• Varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Minimum of 3 days a month reporting to the Central Office in Richmond, VA.
• Position allows for flexibility in duty location.

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check.
• All employees within Virginia State Parks are required to wear DCR-issued uniforms.
• DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government.