Historic Sites & Programs Manager

Midwest Museums; Ephraim (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Simple IRA Plan

PTO

Corporate YMCA membership

Job summary

The Ephraim Historical Foundation seeks a Historic Sites & Programs Manager to oversee educational initiatives, manage historic sites, and supervise volunteer systems in Ephraim. This full-time role focuses on developing public programs, staffing sites during the open season, and coordinating volunteers under the direction of the Executive Director.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in museum studies or related experience, strong communication skills, and experience budgeting and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in museum studies or comparable experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of education and interpretation in the cultural sector.
• Excellent communication with diverse audiences and partners.
• Ability to budget and manage projects to schedule and budget.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess educational programs for all ages.
• Develop staffing plans for tours and historic sites with Executive Director.
• Ensure programs at EHF properties and off-site locations are staffed.
• Serve as point of contact for program inquiries.
• Oversee maintenance and cleaning schedules of historic sites.
• Supervise museum gift shop operations, staffing, and inventory control.
• Manage volunteer program and grant writing as needed.

Skills

Museum education

Public programming

Volunteer management

Budget planning

Communication

Staff supervision

Facilities oversight

Education

Master’s degree in museum studies

Comparable experience

Job description

Position summary:

The Historic Sites & Programs Manager is responsible for the oversight of educational initiatives, management of historic sites, and supervision of volunteer systems at the Ephraim Historical Foundation (EHF). The key components of this position are creating, sustaining, and assessing multi-generational public programs, ensuring the organization’s historic sites are staffed and operational during the open season, and coordinating volunteer opportunities. As is true for all non-profits, this person will take on additional duties and responsibilities beyond those outlined below as the Foundation’s mission and operations require and as the EHF Executive Director instructs.

• Full-time salaried position. $55,000 to $60,000 per year depending on experience.
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Simple IRA Plan, PTO, and corporate YMCA membership option included.
• Reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and assess educational programs for all ages throughout the year.
• Develop staffing plans for tours and historic sites with Executive Director.
• Ensure programs at EHF properties and at off-site locations are adequately staffed.
• Serve as point of contact for program-related inquiries.
• Oversee maintenance and cleaning schedules of historic sites.
• Supervise museum gift shop operations, including staffing, merchandise selection, and inventory control.
• Control volunteer management system.
• Grant writing as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master’s degree in museum studies, or comparable degree or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices of education and interpretation in the cultural sector.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience interacting effectively with the adults, children, and organizational partners.
• Ability to identify and address buildings and grounds issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Experience planning annual budgetary needs and proven record in adhering to project schedules and budgets.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete analyses, reports and supporting documentation.
• Broad knowledge of current trends in museums, education, and public programming.
• Experience coordinating meetings, committees, and volunteer groups.
• Prior experience in a museum retail setting a plus