Ellicott City Historic Sites Manager-(Natural Resource Program Manager II) - Recreation and Parks

Howard County Government•Ellicott City, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Howard County Government is seeking an experienced Historic Sites Manager to oversee the daily operations of County-owned historic facilities within the historic Ellicott City district. This role involves managing sites such as the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, the Ellicott City Firehouse Museum, the Ellicott City Colored School Museum, the Log Home, the Barnard Fort House, and the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park. The position is responsible for developing and re-envisioning exhibits, attracting visitors, and fostering community partnerships. The role also includes mid-management and advanced natural resources work, potentially involving supervisory responsibilities, developing management plans, overseeing field operations, and implementing regulations. This is a classified position within the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree and two (2) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, History, Historic Preservation, Archaeology, or a related field.
Museum Operations and Management experience.
Computer skills especially in Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook as well as website management.
Good organizational skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Proficient in public relations skills, accounting procedures and effective data entry abilities.
Experience interpreting American history.
Ability to research, organize and present historical information to the public.
Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment with patrons in person and on the telephone.
Ability to exercise initiative, imagination, and sound judgment in making decisions conforming to Museum policies.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with staff, volunteers, and the public.
Experience with collections management and related software.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage operations at five (5) County-owned Historic Ellicott City buildings.
Monitor conditions of museum sites and submit work orders to County Facilities and Historic Buildings Crew.
Coordinate building repairs and renovations with Facility Managers.
Oversee rentals and building use by individuals, community groups, nonprofits, and external/internal users.
Maintain museum event calendar and staff schedule.
Work regular weekday, evening, weekend hours and provide on-call assistance.
Apply sustainability practices in departmental operations.
Serve on committees as assigned.
May be deemed essential in emergencies at the discretion of the director.
Create permanent and rotating exhibits.
Oversee implementation of the Ellicott City Historic Sites Interpretive Plan.
Manage Historic Sites Docent Program, including staffing, training, and interpretive scripting.
Collaborate with Historic & Cultural Resources Section Manager and African American History Program Manager on site-related programs.
Coordinate artifact donations and evaluate potential collection items.
Work with Marketing to develop strategies for programs and events.
Recommend updates for museum social media and web content.
Oversee gift shop operations including purchasing, product research, inventory, promotions, and displays.
Reconcile and verify daily/weekly deposits; report financial data to the Office of Finance.
Oversee cash and credit donations.
Complete fiscal and financial reports.
Compile and prepare monthly data and reports.
Maintain accurate visitation records.
Create and conduct drills for lost-child procedures and emergency evacuations.
Ensure safety and security of patrons and staff.
Handle customer requests, inquiries, and concerns.
Provide customer service to internal and external clients.
Supervise full- and part-time staff; verify and approve timesheets.
Assist with interviewing, training, planning, supervising, disciplining, and assigning work.
Coordinate volunteer recruitment with the Department’s Volunteer Coordinator.
Direct and propose long-term management plans, goals, and visions for Ellicott City sites.
Serve as primary grant investigator and administrator.
Performs other related duties as assigned.