NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 4, 2021) — The following is a notice of an employment opportunity from the Ministry of Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration.

Persons are invited to apply for the position of Manager of the Pinney’s Park.

Responsibilities:

To:

• Direct the overall day-to-day operations of the Pinneys Park under the guidance of the Ministry of Tourism
• Provide management direction and oversight for the preservation of cultural and natural resources at the park
• Manage cooperative relations with local, federal, regional and international governments, non-profit partners, local communities and citizen groups.
• Provide a long-term vision for the park’s preservation and public enjoyment, as well as leadership and motivation to staff, volunteers, partners, and the public.
• Oversee interpretive and educational outreach operations.
• Develop and implement a calendar of activities which would ensure full appreciation of and engagement with the park by the general public and stakeholders
• Manage the staff assigned to the Pinneys Park, including the setting and monitoring of work schedules for employees
• Oversee the planning, construction and maintenance of the physical infrastructure and visitor facilities at the park
• Oversee work done by construction and maintenance teams on site or on behalf of the park
• Supervise contracts and other agreements related to the park
• Ensure that the landscaping components of the park are kept in pristine condition and that green spaces are managed according to best practices in the field of landscaping/horticulture
• Manage administrative and financial matters pertaining to the park, including budget control, payroll, inventory and procurements
• Market and promote the park and its activities
• Represent the park on and off site
• Submit monthly management reports to the Ministry of Tourism

Qualifications

Successful applicants should:

• Be between 25 and 55 years of age
• Have  at least five (5) years management experience
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal and team building skills
• Hold at least a first degree in any of the following – biological and agricultural sciences, natural resources management, park and outdoor space management, landscape architecture, leisure studies, marketing, tourism and hospitality
• Have experience in managing gardens/landscaped areas
• Preferably have some experience in accounting or finance
• Be computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office applications and social media
• Preferably have photography and graphic design skills

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for applications, June 30^th, 2021.

Submit applications to:

Mr John Hanley

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Tourism

First Floor

Social Security Building

Telephone : 1-869-0051 Ext 6443 or 1-869-667-1180

Email:  john.hanley@niagov.com