Parks and Tourism Director

Town of Grottoes, VA

TOWN OF GROTTOES
Parks and Tourism Director

The Town of Grottoes, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, is currently accepting applications for Parks and Tourism Director. This is a full-time position with full benefits, salary range $70,000 - $90,000, DOQ. The Parks and Tourism Director is responsible for all aspects of Grand Caverns Park operations to include cavern tours, gift shop, swimming pool, mini-golf, and advertising for a thriving tourist attraction owned and operated by the Town. (Grand Caverns is the only municipally owned show cave in the United States). Successful candidates will be responsible for the planning and coordinating of special events and facility rental contracts at Grand Caverns and Painter Park. Must be able to maintain accurate record keeping of accounts receivable and accounts payable, maintain confidentiality of Town business, and supervise approximately 30 full and part-time staff.

Minimum Requirements: Undergraduate degree in recreation management or similar; supervisory experience; and knowledge of general office procedures, software, and equipment. Must have the ability to establish and manage an operating budget; and maintain effective working relationships with tourists, general public, Town staff and officials. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; valid Virginia operator’s license required.

Application deadline is August 14, 2026.

Applications are available on the Town’s website at www.townofgrottoes.com or they may be obtained at the Grottoes Town Hall at 601 Dogwood Avenue. E/O/E.

How to Apply

Application Deadline
Submit cover letter/resume to Kyle D. O'Brien, town manager at kdobrien@townofgrottoes.gov

Job Details

Salary
$70,000
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$90,000
Job Function
Parks and Recreation Director
Position Type
Full Time

Town of Grottoes

Address

PO BOX 146
Grottoes, VA 24441-0146
United States

Population
3,300
Form of Government
Council-Manager

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