Museum & Historic Site Admin — Lead Ops & Collections

American Association for State and Local History; Titusville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake Well Museum & Park in Venango County, PA, seeks a Site Administrator 2 to lead daily operations, staff supervision, collections care, and community partnerships. The role focuses on preservation, education, and the smooth operation of the historic site, including the National Historic Landmark well.

The ideal candidate brings museum experience, strong leadership, and a background in industrial or cultural history, with a commitment to public programming and partnerships in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• One year as Museum and Historic Site Administrator 1 (or equivalent) OR four years managing museum operations with two years supervising staff.
• Bachelor's degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, facility upkeep, security, and long-term planning for the museum and grounds.
• Direct personnel activities, training, and scheduling to keep work organized and effective.
• Guide care, documentation, and interpretation of artifacts and exhibits.
• Build connections with local groups, partners, and the Friends of Drake Well, Inc to support site goals.
• Manage budgeting, fundraising, grants, and financial procedures for site operations.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers who assist with education, events, and site activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or a closely related field

Job description

Drake Well Museum & Park in Venango County, PA, seeks a Site Administrator 2 to lead daily operations, staff supervision, collections care, and community partnerships. The role focuses on preservation, education, and the smooth operation of the historic site, including the National Historic Landmark well.

The ideal candidate brings museum experience, strong leadership, and a background in industrial or cultural history, with a commitment to public programming and partnerships in Pennsylvania.