Historic Site Curator & Collections Manager

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site in South Carolina seeks a Park Manager to oversee the historic house museum, care for the collection, and protect the site while engaging public audiences.

The role includes supervising staff and interns, researching and presenting findings, planning programs, handling donations, and coordinating with the SC PRT marketing team to promote the site.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, public history, cultural heritage, or related field.
• Two years of museum-related experience in collections, curation, or program interpretation.
• Strong organizational, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, with audiences and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Care for and interpret Redcliffe's historic collection and cultural resources.
• Assume Park Manager duties in absence of higher level staff.
• Supervise staff, volunteers, and interns; ensure safety and accessibility.
• Research collection and present findings to the public and visitors; prepare exhibits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing & editing

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in museum studies/public history/cultural heritage

Two years of museum-related experience

Job description

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site in South Carolina seeks a Park Manager to oversee the historic house museum, care for the collection, and protect the site while engaging public audiences.

The role includes supervising staff and interns, researching and presenting findings, planning programs, handling donations, and coordinating with the SC PRT marketing team to promote the site.