ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST B/LSP Museum Director

State of Louisiana; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Work-life balance options

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services seeks a Museum Director for the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum, the state's only prison museum. You will lead daily operations, security, tours, and public relations, while guiding fundraising and special events.

As liaison to DPS&C and the museum board, you will coordinate with statewide organizations and educational partners, manage staff, and ensure professional, safe, and engaging visitor experiences.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day to day operation of the LSP Museum, including building services, facility security, gift shop operations, tours, public relations and events.
• Serves as liaison to the Louisiana DPS&C and the 15-member museum board of directors; represents at conferences and meetings statewide.
• Coordinates special events such as Museum Symposium and Justice Hall of Fame; assists with fundraising and donor coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Event coordination

Liaison with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Director, Louisiana’s only prison museum.

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values & supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Oversees day to day operation of the LSP Museum, which include, but are not limited to the building services, facility security, gift shop operations, tours of the museum and penitentiary, public relations, and special events.
• Serves as liaison to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C) and the 15-member museum board of directors. Represents DPS&C and LSP at various conferences, statewide organizations and meetings such as the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, Louisiana Association of Museums, Southeast Museum Conference, Historical Association for Correction Knowledge (national), Louisiana Culture, Recreation and Tourism, St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce, Community Development Foundation and members of the educational community.
• Serves as special events coordinator for annual and semi-annual events sponsored by the museum, i.e., Museum Symposium, Justice Hall of Fame. Assists the Louisiana Film Commission and Office of Tourism on special assignments/projects. Assist in the coordination for all fund-raising events for the museum and gift shop.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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Ph: [phone]

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