Museum & Historic Site Director, Petroleum Heritage

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Oil City (Venango County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums seeks a Museum and Historic Site Administrator 2 to lead Drake Well Museum & Park, birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. This position oversees operations, staff, collections, and community partnerships at a 218-acre site with historic equipment and interpretive exhibits.

The role emphasizes preservation, education, and fundraising, with telework on ad hoc basis and occasional non-standard hours for events.

Qualifications

• One year as a Museum and Historic Site Administrator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent) or four years of professional museum operations experience with two years supervising staff and a bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including two years supervising staff and a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Site management

Staff leadership

Collections oversight

Community engagement

Budgeting & funding

Volunteer development

Education

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

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums seeks a Museum and Historic Site Administrator 2 to lead Drake Well Museum & Park, birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. This position oversees operations, staff, collections, and community partnerships at a 218-acre site with historic equipment and interpretive exhibits.

The role emphasizes preservation, education, and fundraising, with telework on ad hoc basis and occasional non-standard hours for events.