Texas Association of Museums · 3 months ago
Site Manager | Slaton, TX
Slaton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,800/mo - $6,195/mo
3+ years expTexas Association of Museums is responsible for overseeing the management of historic sites, and they are seeking a Site Manager for the Slaton Harvey House State Historic Site. The Site Manager will handle the administration, management, and operation of the site, including budget management, visitor services, and community engagement.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Hiring and supervision of site staff
Direct the day-to-day operations of the site, including visitor services, programs, safety, and security
Responsible for program planning, development, and implementation
Develop and implement effective techniques for evaluation of operation and programs
Study and analyze operations and problems and prepare reports of findings and recommendations
Prepare justifications for and assist in implementing procedural changes and policy compliance
Work with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems
Work with and speak to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program and to secure support for local programs
Evaluate employee performance and identify mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities for staff members
Provide recommendations on staffing needs and organization
Communicate THC policy, business, and information to staff in a timely basis
Communicate issues, opportunities, Friends group ideas and initiatives to supervisor in a timely and effective way
Maintain knowledge of current historic preservation and museum best practices
Participate with the Division, THC leadership and Commission in defining site mission
Communicate mission to stakeholders, Friends, and community
Identify priorities and resources in annual and long-range planning for the program
Work in collaborative partnership with the Slaton Railroad Heritage Association to ensure the lodging operation is seamlessly incorporated into the site’s operations and programming
Provide effective liaison with the Slaton Railroad Heritage Association and assist them in annual planning, submission of annual program and timely reporting to Division as required
Represent THC and the Historic Sites Division as needed in public meetings, seminars, and other events
Coordinate public relations, media and marketing activities with Communications Division
Oversee collections care and management in consultation with the Division of Historic Sites’ Regional Curator, to ensure that artifact and paper collections are under the site’s physical and intellectual control, appropriately stored and documented collections include historic buildings and features of the site
Oversee maintenance and preservation planning and identify needed projects and appropriate resources to accomplish them
Implement cyclical maintenance program for the historic site
Direct the interpretive program for the site, including research, planning, development of programs and exhibits and conducting special and educational programs and audience research needed
Provide subject matter expertise related to the historic site and its period of Texas history and ensures the accuracy of material produced about the program or site
Prepare annual budget proposal, monitor site expenditures to prevent overspending and approve expenditures from site budget
May develop procedure manuals and planning documents
May train others
Adheres to established work schedule with regular attendance
Follows all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures and ethics requirements
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business, History, American Studies, Archeology, Museum Studies, or closely related field that included course work in museum studies
Minimum three years' work experience in cultural resources, historic sites, or museum field
Minimum two years of administrative and supervisory experience in directing a museum or historic site
Experience and education may be substituted for one another
The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure
Required to travel up to 10% of the work period
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, History, American Studies, Archeology, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that included museum studies course work with two years' work experience in the museum field
Either a graduate degree or certification in Business
Company
Texas Association of Museums
TAM serves our museum community by nurturing and training museum leaders, developing and celebrating the field, and voicing the public worth of museums.
2-10 employees
Funding
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