Cultural Facilities Manager

The Edventure Group; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Independence Hall is seeking a Cultural Facilities Manager in Wheeling, WV. This role reports to the Director of the West Virginia State Museum and oversees all site operations, staffing, and maintenance to ensure a high-quality visitor experience.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting, and coordination with marketing for events. Pay starts around $43,357 with state benefits; full-time, Tue–Sat with some evenings; remote work not allowed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead staff, volunteers, and other groups.
• Excellent communication, written and oral, with diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage budgets and procure supplies within allocated funds.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all operations at West Virginia Independence Hall and supervises staff at the site.
• Coordinates events, programming, and promotional materials.
• Manages budget development, justification, and spending within approved limits.
• Represents the facility at meetings and with partners; works with Marketing for events.
• Inspects facility condition, arranges repairs, and ensures building and grounds are well maintained.

Skills

Staff leadership

Volunteer supervision

Communication skills

Budgeting

Facilities maintenance knowledge

Job description

Cultural Facilities Manager for West Virginia Independence Hall

Position Description

Job Title: Cultural Facilities Manager for West Virginia Independence Hall

Agency: West Virginia State Museum

Department: West Virginia Department of Tourism

Reports To: Director, West Virginia State Museum

Pay Range: Dependent on experience, includes state benefit package Typical range for Cultural Facilities Manager starts at $43,357

Work Location: Wheeling, WV

The successful candidate for the Cultural Facilities Manager position will be enthusiastic and organized, with strong leadership skills and attention to detail. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations at West Virginia Independence Hall and supervising all employees working at the site.

The successful candidate should be a good communicator who maintains strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, researchers, and community partners, and who strives for excellence in managing all aspects of facility operations, including maintaining the building and grounds to a high standard.

About West Virginia Independence Hall

Originally built in 1859 in Wheeling, WV, the Wheeling Custom House is considered to be the "Birthplace of West Virginia." The 22,000 square foot building, now appropriately renamed West Virginia Independence Hall, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1988. The building is now a museum and visitors center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects the condition of the facility
• Arranges for repairs or modifications as necessary
• Oversees all events and programming at the facility
• Supervises volunteers and full-time or seasonal staff
• Reports to the Director of the State Museum to obtain approval for projects
• Coordinates purchasing for items and services needed at the site
• Reports site data, such as visitation and other metrics, to the Director of the State Museum
• Represents the facility at meetings and events
• Works closely with the Tourism Marketing team on promotional materials for events at the facility
• Prepares and writes justification for facility budget
• Monitors spending within the site's budget
• Implements all policies and procedures as required
• Conducts tours of the facility
• Works with Retail Manager on presentation and contents of gift shop
• Responsible for State Purchasing Card for site
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead staff, volunteers, and other groups
• Excellent customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Proficiency in analyzing complex information and developing plans to address identified issues
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of or proficiency for learning about building and grounds maintenance-related matters
• Knowledge of or proficiency for learning about museum best practices

Position Details

This position is located in Wheeling, West Virginia, and requires a full-time work schedule during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, to align with visitor hours. Some weekend and evening work is required. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel is required.

This job opportunity is not a Civil Service position and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. The position does include access to the full range of health, retirement, and other benefits afforded to West Virginia state employees.