Museum Operations & Programs Supervisor

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas operates a state museum seeking a Museum Supervisor/Expert to oversee daily operations, staff management, and educational programming. You will supervise staff, manage collections, and ensure visitor engagement while upholding preservation standards across state and federal guidelines.

You will collaborate with historians and educators to create interactive exhibits, coordinate events, and report on program effectiveness, ensuring access and educational impact for diverse

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise museum staff and volunteers; mentor and lead teams.
• Strong public speaking, storytelling, and presentation skills for tours and programs.
• Experience in developing educational programming and public engagements in a museum setting.
• Budget planning and familiarity with grant writing and fundraising strategies.
• Knowledge of museum ethics, collections management, and preservation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day museum operations, including staffing, scheduling, and facility management.
• Ensure exhibits and collections are maintained, documented, and preserved according to standards.
• Monitor attendance, visitor experience, and program effectiveness.
• Coordinate exhibit installations, educational programs, and events to engage the public.
• Collaborate with historians, educators, and cultural experts to develop accurate, interactive displays.
• Manage research and curation of collections with proper documentation and preservation.
• Promote museum events and campaigns in coordination with marketing teams.
• Supervise staff, volunteers, and interns and serve as public contact for schools and communities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Program development

Budget planning

Grant writing

Public engagement

Documentation & preservation

Job description

The State of Arkansas operates a state museum seeking a Museum Supervisor/Expert to oversee daily operations, staff management, and educational programming. You will supervise staff, manage collections, and ensure visitor engagement while upholding preservation standards across state and federal guidelines.

You will collaborate with historians and educators to create interactive exhibits, coordinate events, and report on program effectiveness, ensuring access and educational impact for diverse