Museum & Historic Site Director – Oil History

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Titusville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake Well Museum & Park in Titusville, PA, seeks a Site Administrator 2 to manage Drake Well Museum & Park, birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. Lead daily operations, staff, budgets, and collections, while guiding public programs and preservation.

You will oversee exhibits, community partnerships, and educational programs for thousands of visitors annually, with telework options on a limited basis and a focus on safety, accessibility, and visitor experience.

Qualifications

• One year as Museum and Historic Site Administrator 1 or equivalent
• Four years of professional museum operations experience with two years supervising staff
• Bachelor's degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or related field

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, facility upkeep, security, and long-term planning
• Direct personnel activities, training, and scheduling
• Guide care, documentation, and interpretation of artifacts and exhibits
• Build connections with local groups, partners, and Friends of Drake Well
• Manage budgeting, fundraising, grants, and financial procedures
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers

Skills

Museum ops Mgmt

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in History / related field

Job description

Drake Well Museum & Park in Titusville, PA, seeks a Site Administrator 2 to manage Drake Well Museum & Park, birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. Lead daily operations, staff, budgets, and collections, while guiding public programs and preservation.

You will oversee exhibits, community partnerships, and educational programs for thousands of visitors annually, with telework options on a limited basis and a focus on safety, accessibility, and visitor experience.