Assistant Site Manager - HS60083466

State of North Carolina

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Historic Site Manager I functions as the Assistant Site Manager and is responsible for leading interpretation and visitor services at the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville, North Carolina. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Act as Site Manager in absence of Site Manager
- Oversee recruitment and supervision of volunteer and temporary interpretive staff at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
- Assist Site Manager with creation of monthly reports and analysis of visitation and sales data.
- Assist Site Manager with planning and coordination of special events, school programs, and interpretive tours.
- Conduct tours and interpretive demonstrations as part of visitor services.
- Assist with development and public operations of Shallow Ford State Historic Site in Lewisville, NC

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in history or a field specifically related to the site of employment from an appropriately accredited institution; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00 pm and occasional night or weekend work required as needed.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk long distances on uneven ground with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public speaking to audiences of varying ages
• Experience with living history demonstrations and familiarity with living history best practices
• Experience working with non-profit boards and fundraising organizations
• Experience supervising at least three volunteers or part-time staff members

Responsibilities

• Act as Site Manager in absence of Site Manager
• Oversee recruitment and supervision of volunteer and temporary interpretive staff at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
• Assist Site Manager with creation of monthly reports and analysis of visitation and sales data.
• Assist Site Manager with planning and coordination of special events, school programs, and interpretive tours.
• Conduct tours and interpretive demonstrations as part of visitor services.
• Assist with development and public operations of Shallow Ford State Historic Site in Lewisville, NC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level