COMMUNITY SERVICES - Historic Sites Manager

City of Nacogdoches • Nacogdoches, TX

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About The Position

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a Historic Sites Manager to direct and grow its museum collections, exhibits, and public educational programs. The manager oversees daily operations and team members across historic sites, curates collections, organizes research, and develops temporary exhibits. The role also involves budgeting and grant pursuit, community outreach, educational programming, and building relationships with community partners and organizational liaisons.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in museum studies, public history, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience assisting in historic site or museum operations.
• Knowledge of collections management, museum ethics, and cataloguing software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and public relations skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and team members across historic sites.
• Curate museum collections, organize research, and design engaging temporary exhibits.
• Develop department budgets, pursue grants, and manage financial resources.
• Lead community outreach programs, guided tours, and educational workshops.
• Build strong network connections with community partners and organizational liaisons.

What This Job Offers

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