Museum Manager

The City of Gaffney is seeking candidates to fill the vacant Museum Manager position.

Essential Job Functions Include: 

• Manages daily museum operations, ensuring 7-day/week availability and compliance with schedules.
• Supervises and schedules part-time staff serving as docents and support personnel.
• Oversees the museum budget, including exhibit upkeep, educational programs, and supplies.
• Develops and implements educational content, tours, and visitor programs.
• Provides guest services, including guided tours and handling inquiries.
• Cross-trains staff for support at the Gaffney Visitors Center and Gaffney Conference Center.
• Maintains and preserves museum artifacts and exhibits, ensuring historical accuracy and visitor safety.
• Collaborates with community organizations to enhance educational outreach and cultural programming.
• Tracks museum metrics, such as visitor attendance and program participation, and reports to the Tourism Administrator (or interim head).
• Reports to the Tourism Administrator (or Visitors Center and Events Manager when acting as interim head).
• Assists in developing and maintaining department budget.
• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

 Desired Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in History, Museum Studies, or related field; 3 years in museum or educational management; knowledge of Revolutionary War history preferred; experience with artifact preservation and educational program development.

Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary based on qualifications and applicable certifications. Initial pay starting at $45,000.
• Excellent benefit package includes paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, thirteen (13) paid holidays, PTO accrual, State Retirement, and more.

Position open until filled. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

• Job Posted: 9/16/2025