Chief of Historic Resources & Museums

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh seeks a dynamic Director of the Historic Resources and Museums Program within the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. The role oversees historic sites, museums, and attractions, with responsibility for staff supervision, budgeting, and program delivery across multiple facilities and initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead grant and arts programs, manage complex projects, and engage effectively with advisory boards, city departments, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in art/history/museum studies or related field.
• 7–9 years of experience in art history, historic preservation, museum management, or related field.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Master’s Degree preferred in historic preservation/history/museum studies or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees; assigns work and approves time off; provides training and development; handles performance appraisals and salary recommendations.
• Directs Raleigh's Historic Resources portfolio including sites, museums, and attractions; responsible for financial, facility, operational, and programmatic decisions.
• Oversees grants, funding programs for artists, public art, and municipal art collection; manages contracts and MOUs with outside agencies.
• Oversees communications and community engagement planning and events; liaises with Historic Resources and Museums Advisory Board and other stakeholders.
• Provides management support to city advisory boards, commissions, and private 501(c)3 boards; coordinates with Friends of the City Of Raleigh Museums.
• Oversees grant programs supporting cultural resources and administration of arts and cultural services agreements.
• Prepares and administers assigned budgets; assists with capital improvement and bond programs; analyzes revenues and expenses for cultural programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Community engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art/History

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The City of Raleigh seeks a dynamic Director of the Historic Resources and Museums Program within the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. The role oversees historic sites, museums, and attractions, with responsibility for staff supervision, budgeting, and program delivery across multiple facilities and initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead grant and arts programs, manage complex projects, and engage effectively with advisory boards, city departments, and external