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.
The midpoint of this role’s $78,000–$98,000 range is $88,000 per year. Here is how that compares with live openings on Careerscape right now:
Figures are computed automatically from salary ranges on live Careerscape listings and update as jobs are added or filled. They are informational, not an offer guarantee.
This position pays $78,000 to $98,000 per year. The midpoint of $88,000 is above the $65,000 median for Hospitality & Tourism roles currently listed on our board.
This is a on-site position based in Niagara Falls, New York 14303.
This is listed as a Director level role. See the Requirements section above for the specific qualifications the client is looking for.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, State pension and retirement plan options, Generous paid time off and holiday schedule, Life and disability insurance, Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities, Employee wellness programs.
Posted on July 26, 2026 with 6 applications so far. Applying early is recommended, as our recruiters begin reviewing candidates as soon as applications come in.
Qualified applicants can typically expect a response within 5–7 business days of applying, though depending on the role and the client’s hiring timeline it can occasionally take up to 30 days. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t always able to send a personalized update to every applicant — but you can check the status of your application anytime in your candidate portal.
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