Museums, Tours, and Library Manager

Groundworks New Mexico; New Mexico; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Paid time off

Lunch and discounts on lodging and classes

Job summary

Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM is seeking a highly organized Manager for overseeing the operations of museums, tours, and the library. Responsibilities include scheduling tours, managing staff, and ensuring a positive guest experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and organizational skills, experience managing teams, and be adaptable in addressing challenges. The position offers a generous benefits package and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational management, preferably in museums or nonprofit educational organizations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage staff and volunteers.
• Experience with scheduling and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tour operations and logistics.
• Oversee scheduling and training of staff and volunteers.
• Lead tours and activities as needed.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Staff management

Computer skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Ghost Ranch seeks a highly organized manager for a new position overseeing the operations of museums, tours, and the library, ensuring that thousands of visitors each year experience high-quality educational tours and activities. The Manager is responsible for scheduling public and private tours, managing tour guides and museum staff, coordinating school field trips, and ensuring a positive guest experience.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

• Administration: Plan schedule and logistics for daily tour offerings, private tours, and school groups. Manage online booking system.
• Team Management: Train, schedule, and manage five staff plus volunteers for seasonal and year‑round needs.
• Lead Tours and Activities: While this job is primarily operational, be prepared to step up to lead tours and activities when needed.

Other Information/Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated success managing staff and volunteers
• Strong computer skills
• Calm, steady, and solution-oriented when unexpected challenges arise
• Flexible and adaptable
• Clear, engaging communication skills
• Preferred: Experience in museums, tours, or nonprofit educational organizations
• Preferred: Knowledge of Georgia O’Keeffe, modern art, local history, geology, paleontology, or related fields

How to Apply:

This is a full-time exempt (salaried) supervisory position requiring on-site work at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. Generous benefits package and paid time off. Lunch and discounts on lodging, classes, and retail.