Director of African American Sites, Museums, and History

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary and innovative leader to direct the African American Cultural Resources Unit (AACR Unit) within the City of Raleigh’s Historic Resources and Museums Program (HRM Program). The AACR Group portfolio currently consists of the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Park (JPTG), the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum (Pope Museum), and the future South Park Heritage Trail (SPHT), which will serve as Raleigh’s first cultural trail, interpretively and physically linking the JPTG and Pope Museum campuses to historic landmarks throughout downtown Raleigh.

Each of these three sites received significant capital investment from the 2022 Parks Bond and the Parks Capital Improvement Program, expanding their indoor and outdoor interpretive, programming, and event spaces.

The AACRU Director will oversee all facets of curation, exhibition, operation, planning, and programs for these three sites and will serve as a liaison to local community groups and the rich cultural history of the surrounding neighborhoods. The AACRU Director will also assist and advise on broader city-wide cultural initiatives. The AACRU Director reports directly to the Executive Director of the Historic Resources and Museums Program.

This position will include supervisory responsibilities that include directly supervising one (1) full-time staff, one (1) permanent part-time staff, and as many as twenty (20) part-time employees, as well as volunteers. These responsibilities can include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Oversee and manage all budgetary revenue and expenditure accounts for JPTG, Pope House Museum, and SPHT.
• Provides administrative and management support for all facets of facility management that shall include, but not limited to, program maintenance, staff supervision, administrative management, and facility operations.
• Directly supervises two (2) full-time staff, two (2) permanent part-time staff, as well as temporary part-time staff, and coordinates work schedules.
• Reviews all programs, special events, and classes prior to implementation.
• Oversee development and distribution of marketing materials adhering to City of Raleigh guidelines.
• Serves as a liaison and builds active partnerships with surrounding community groups.
• Promotes programs, special events, and recruitment of staff through presentations to universities, local organizations, and civic groups.
• Works with other Department and City program areas to develop and implement new and innovative Cultural programs for the public.
• Supports public/private partnerships.
• May assist the City in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Activities, Physical Education, Sports/Athletics, Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 3 to 5 years’ experience in recreation program/activity and/or special event implementation, marketing, coordinating, or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in public administration, public speaking, and resource management concepts
• Knowledge of African American history in the US
• Familiarity with Past Perfect, RecTrac, Microsoft systems software