Part Time Site Manager

Part Time Site Manager, Lapham-Patterson House
Thomasville History Center
Thomasville, GA
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Thomasville History Center, this is an opportunity for an emerging museum professional to manage an amazing historic site located in a community that is hyper-focused on historic resources, preservation, and tourism. Site Manager is responsible for effective administration, management, and operation of the site. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: budget development and management; maintenance of site; resource management and curatorial care of museum artifacts and documents; visitor services, interpretive and educational program planning, and scheduling; development of beneficial partnerships and ongoing cultivation of a close partnership with local civic and cultural entities, volunteer management, promotional and marketing activities; and management of minor repair and maintenance projects. The Site Manager assists the Executive Director with effective coordination and interaction with History Center staff, community stake holders, and local government entities on matters affecting the site. Provide leadership to any staff, volunteers, or stakeholders as they interact with the property. The Site Manager will successfully manage and conserve the site’s natural and cultural resources. Work under minimal supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Recruitment and supervision of a core of volunteers
Direct the day-to-day operations of the site, including visitor services, programs, safety, and security.
Responsible for program planning, development, and implementation.
Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluation of operation and programs.
Studies and analyzes operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
Prepares justifications for and assists in implementing procedural changes and policy compliance.
Works with History Center staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.
Works with and speaks to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the site and to secure support for local programs.
Communicate THC policy, business, and information to staff and volunteers in a timely basis.
Communicate issues, opportunities, and initiatives to the Executive Director in a timely and effective way.
Maintain knowledge of current historic preservation and museum best practices.
Participate with the THC leadership and Committees in defining the property’s mission, purpose and long-range goals.
Communicate mission to local partners, the State Parks and the wider regional community.
Represent THC with the Historic Sites Division as needed in public meetings, seminars, and other events.
Coordinate public relations, media, and marketing activities.
Oversee collections care and management in consultation with the Curator of the History Center and the State’s Division of Historic Sites’ Chief Curator, to ensure that artifact and paper collections are under the site’s physical and intellectual control, appropriately stored and documented properly.
Oversee maintenance and preservation planning and identify needed projects and appropriate resources to accomplish them.
Implement cyclical maintenance program for the site.
Direct the interpretive needs for the site, including research, planning, development of programs and exhibits and conducting special and educational programs and audience research needed.
Provide subject matter expertise related to the historic site and its period of Southwest Georgia history and ensure the accuracy of material produced about the program or site.
Prepare annual budget proposal, monitor site expenditures to prevent overspending and approve expenditures from site budget.
May develop procedure manuals and planning documents.
May train others.
Adheres to established work schedule with regular attendance.
Follows all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures and ethics requirements. 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in History, Public History, American Studies, Archeology, Museum Studies, or closely related field that included course work in museum studies;
Minimum three years’ work experience in the cultural resources, historic sites, or museum field;
Minimum two years 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 driver’s license and acceptable driving record;
Required to travel, less than 10% of the work period. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures including county health regulations and state hotel occupancy laws;
Skill in overseeing facility/equipment/grounds repair programs and repair techniques;
Ability to manage programs and projects;
Ability to develop relationships and professional partnerships with diverse communities;
Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills;
Effective critical thinking skills;
Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers;
Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software;
Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective
Ability solutions;
Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people;
Ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment;
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. 
ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 
Workplace setting is a historic site, in an office and outdoor setting where occasional exposure to weather, dust, insects, and traveling on uneven and unpaved surfaces, and lack of environmental control are part of the working conditions. Required to work 24 hours per week including flexible scheduled hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Must be able to safely lift up to 30 pounds and required to respond to emergency situations. Required to travel with an occasional overnight stay.