Heritage Sites Manager & Museum Programs Lead

City of Nacogdoches; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Nacogdoches is seeking an experienced Historic Sites Manager to direct museum operations, curate collections, and grow public programs. You will lead a hands-on team and collaborate with partners to share our history.

Requirements include a bachelor's in museum studies or related field, 3+ years in historic site operations, and strong leadership and communication skills to engage residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in museum studies, public history, public administration or related field.
• 3+ years of experience assisting in historic site or museum operations.
• Knowledge of collections management, museum ethics and cataloguing software.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and team members across historic sites.
• Curate museum collections, organize research and design engaging temporary exhibits.
• Develop department budgets, pursue grants and manage financial resources.
• Lead community outreach programs, guided tours and educational workshops.
• Build strong network connections with community partners and organizational liaisons.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in museum studies, public history, public administration or related field

Tools

Collections management software

Job description

City of Nacogdoches is seeking an experienced Historic Sites Manager to direct museum operations, curate collections, and grow public programs. You will lead a hands-on team and collaborate with partners to share our history.

Requirements include a bachelor's in museum studies or related field, 3+ years in historic site operations, and strong leadership and communication skills to engage residents and visitors.