THC Assistant Site Manager Starr Family Historic Site (Assistant Park/Historic Site Superintendent I ) 25-1000-10

Texas Historical Commission • Marshall, TX

410d

About The Position

The Assistant Site Manager at Starr Family Home plays a crucial role in the effective administration, management, and operation of the Starr Family Home State Historic Site. This position involves overseeing various aspects such as budget management, resource management, visitor services, program planning, and personnel management. The Assistant Site Manager collaborates closely with the Site Manager and other stakeholders to ensure the site's natural and cultural resources are conserved and effectively managed, while also providing leadership to staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business, History, American Studies, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that included coursework in museum studies.
• Minimum three years work experience in the museum field with one year of administrative and supervisory experience in directing a museum or historic site.
• Work experience in managing museums and historic sites and demonstrated success in developing business operations.
• Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Required to travel up to 10% of the work period.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in History, American Studies, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that includes museum studies coursework with two years work experience in the museum field.

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Site Manager in the hiring and supervising site staff.
• Oversee the site's day-to-day operations, including visitor services, programs, safety, and security.
• Assist in program planning, development, and implementation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective techniques for the evaluation of operations and programs.
• Prepare and review reports of findings and recommendations.
• Prepare recommendations for and assist in implementing procedural changes and policy compliance.
• Work with the Site Manager and program staff to determine trends and resolve technical problems.
• May liaise with and speak to community and professional groups to help coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program and to secure support for local programs.
• Confer with the Site Manager to evaluate employee performance and identify mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities for staff members.
• Provide the Site Manager with recommendations on staffing needs and organization.
• Assist in communicating THC policy, business, and information to staff on a timely basis.
• Assist in communicating issues, opportunities, Friends group ideas, and initiatives to the supervisor in a timely and effective way.
• Maintain knowledge of current historic preservation and museum best practices.
• Participate with the Division, THC leadership, and Commission in defining the site mission.
• Communicate the mission to stakeholders, Friends, and the community.
• Assist with identifying priorities and resources in annual and long-range planning for the program.
• May represent THC and the Historic Sites Division as needed in public meetings, seminars, and other events.
• Assist in coordinating public relations, media, and marketing activities with the Public Information and Education Division.
• Assist in collections care in consultation with the Division of Historic Sites Chief Curator and assigned Regional Curator to ensure that artifact and paper collections are under the sites physical and intellectual control, appropriately stored and documented, and that collections include historic buildings and features of the site.
• Assist in maintenance and preservation planning and implementing cyclical maintenance and housekeeping programs.
• Confer with the Site Manager to oversee the interpretive program for the site, including research, planning, and development of programs and exhibits, as well as conducting special and educational programs and audience research as needed.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to the historic site and its period of Texas history and ensure the accuracy of material produced about the program or site.
• Assist the Site Manager in preparing an annual budget proposal and monitoring site expenditures to prevent overspending.
• Direct the site in the absence of the Site Manager.
• May develop procedure manuals and planning documents.
• May train others.
• Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
• Follow all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures, and ethics requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree