Cultural Site Manager

St. Louis County•Throughout St. Louis County, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Cultural Site Manager to oversee the operations, staff, and interpretation of Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, the General Daniel Bissell House, and Fort Bellefontaine. The role will be primarily based at Jefferson Barracks Historic Site. The position involves managing staff, coordinating maintenance and preservation, developing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing educational programs and exhibits. The manager will also be responsible for developing interpretive plans, managing the site budget, and producing historical articles. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and four years of related experience in History, Museum Studies, Education, Preservation, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in historic buildings and interpreting military history.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and four years of related experience in History, Museum Studies, Education, Preservation, or a closely related field; or have an equivalent amount of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working on historic buildings
Experience interpreting military history

Responsibilities

Manage staff including two Museum Educators and a Museum Curator
Coordinate maintenance and preservation activities at historic sites managed
Troubleshoot maintenance issues at historic sites
Develop and maintain positive working relationships and coordinate with key stakeholders including friends groups, partner organizations, non-profits, lease holders, veterans, and active military base.
Create and maintain a strong network with other educational institutions, museums, historical societies, and businesses in the region.
Provide care for historic sites, collections, and documents according to professional standards.
Coordinate the development of education services, programs, events, and activities.
Develop creative and age-appropriate tours and activities for families at historic sites.
Oversee the development and design of exhibits at historic sites managed.
Assist with the installation, maintenance, and care for exhibits; review existing exhibits for potential problems.
Develop and implement interpretive plans for Jefferson Barracks, General Daniel Bissell House, and Ft. Bellefontaine.
Manage the site budget; actively manage costs to ensure efficient operation and compliance with County requirements regarding Purchase Card expenditures.
Produce an annual article, suitable for publication, relating to the history of Jefferson Barracks, Bissell House, or Ft. Bellefontaine.
Coordinate special projects and events and perform other duties as assigned by Historic and Cultural Sites Manager, Recreation Manager, Assistant Director, or Director.