Historic Site Supervisor

Summary

The Historic Site Supervisor manages all aspects of museum services at a specific historic site which includes supervising historic site staff. In addition, the Historic Site Supervisor will work with volunteers and any site support group(s).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the site in accordance with best practices and standards in the museum field;
• Assists Region Manager with the overall administration of the site including budgets, purchasing, scheduling, payroll, evaluations of site personnel, reports and visitor counts.
• In cooperation with the Region Manager, supervises and coordinates personnel engaged in collection management, historic site preservation, interpretation and educational programs.
• Works with Region Manager to identify sources of outside funding including grant administration, private partnerships and donations in accordance with the site mission.
• Coordinates with Region Foreman about site specific projects.
• Coordinates marketing and promotional efforts (website/digital content/social media/print) including flyers, brochures, calendar of events, etc.
• Manages site museum shop and donation accounts including all necessary paperwork applicable to each.
• Serves as chief County liaison with site’s Friends Group (if applicable).
• Oversees the coordination of volunteers, interns and community service workers.
• Manages any outside contractors or lease agreements with outside organizations.
• Participates in site activities, conducts tours and programs.
• Works with Regional staff to ensure site security and maintenance needs are completed.
• Participates in the planning process for the historic site based upon the site’s mission.
• Responsible for providing staff training on all required County and division policies and procedures.
• Coordinates marketing efforts including flyers, brochures, calendar of events, etc.
• Ability to carry out light maintenance for daily operations and events.
• Required to take training as assigned.
• Will be required to attend professional meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Five (5) years’ experience working at a historic site, museum or similar institution with a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Site Management, Public History, Museum Studies or related field.
• Knowledge of current best practices and procedures for collections and historic site management including museum ethics
• Must be able to read/write/speak English.
• Must project a pleasant and professional presence when interacting with the public.
• Expected to participate in appropriate organizations and affiliations related to the field.
• Must have an understanding of and the ability to apply related laws, rules, regulations, ethics, standards, policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess good public speaking skills.
• Must have basic computer skills including collection management software experience.
• Must possess valid Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

• Must be able to lift at least up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Have the ability to climb, stoop, bend, reach, walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position will require both office and field work. A Historic Site Supervisor may experience the following:

• Occasional exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials when performing responsibilities;
• Occasional exposure to inclement weather, extreme cold, heat, snow, ice and rain.
• Occasional contact with domestic and wild animals.
• Be available and responsive to all emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Occasional historic attire may be required.
• Required to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed.
• Business casual work attire.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.