Operations Program Coordinator, Partner Managed Sites

ohiohistory; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio History Connection is seeking an Operations Project Coordinator to manage daily site system operations in Columbus, OH. This role supports coordination with local management organizations and internal teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely communications.

The position requires an associate or bachelor degree with several years of relevant experience, strong project coordination, data reporting skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Travel to sites is occasional.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field with 3–5 years of experience, or a Bachelor's with 1–3 years.
• Experience in program and/or project creation and implementation.
• Understanding of basic project management processes.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other office software.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with HS&M Director, Dept. Manager, and Facilities re: work orders at sites.
• Back-up emergency contact for local management organizations.
• Monitor and report project progress.
• Coordinate communications within the Ohio History Connection.
• Plan and execute Site Managers' Meetings twice yearly.
• Collect, aggregate, and communicate visitation data.
• Maintain historic site web pages and related event pages.
• Assist with records retention and data management for sites.

Skills

Project management basics

Program/project creation

Data-driven evaluation

Presentation skills

Budget management

Microsoft 365

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: Operations Project Coordinator, Partner Managed Sites

Location: Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH

Status: Full time, permanent

Compensation: $20.00-23.00/hour

Benefits: Fully benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, paid vacation/sick/personal/holidays, and retirement

Position Summary:

This position coordinates daily general operations of the Site System Operations office and historic site system operations and will assist with coordination of communications with local management organizations within the statewide system of historic sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaising with HS&M Director, Dept. Manager, and Facilities and Major Projects re: work orders at sites
• Serving as a backup emergency contact for local management organizations to reach
• Project monitoring and reporting
• Responsible for the regular communications to and from sites and within the Ohio History Connection including the facilitation divisional operations meetings and monthly online meeting.
• Work collaboratively with the colleagues to plan, coordinate and execute the Site Managers' Meeting, held two times per year.
• Responsible for collection, aggregation, and communicating of visitation data
• Responsible for keeping track of receiving, recording and providing required documents outlined in management agreements
• Work to create, update, and maintain the historic sites' webpages. This includes the main page, historic site page, and event pages connected to each OHC historic site.
• Assist with facilitation and capturing of data and records retention around required documents for each local management organization.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a divisional retention schedule and filing system that supports the Historic Sites & Museums Division
• Liaise with Security & HR on incidents at sites. Follow up on risk mitigation, paperwork, insurance, etc.
• Coordinate with local site management organization on the submission of New Project Notification and liaise information to the New Project Team
• Occasional travel to sites
• Assist with development of procedures to maintain historic site system document with related retention schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS three to five years relevant working experience OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS one to three years relevant working experience.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in program and/or project creation and implementation
• Understand basic project management processes.
• Understand how evaluation data can be used for program improvement
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to manage a budget
• Proficiency in various office software and virtual platforms, including but not limited to, Microsoft 365
• Valid Driver's License

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others.
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• Engages and collaborates with a variety of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, taking ownership of the process with appropriate
• Sound judgment and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at [e-mail].