Historic Site Operations Manager — Independence Hall

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

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.