Senior Heritage Tourism & Museum Programs Lead

EP ENERGY; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 16 per year

Vacation accruals

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Under general direction, the Heritage Tourism Specialist Senior plans, develops, coordinates, and implements museum operations, heritage tourism initiatives, historic preservation programs, educational outreach, exhibitions, and cultural programming for El Paso County.

The position supports the stewardship, interpretation, and promotion of County-owned historic and cultural resources, including Los Portales Museum, the Old El Paso County Jail, Casa Ronquillo, and other County historic properties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, historic preservation, history, fine arts, anthropology, architecture, archaeology, or related field.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational and programmatic leadership for the Museum section, coordinating activities, priorities, schedules, resources, and services to ensure effective and consistent museum operations;
• Provides direction, guidance, training, and coordination to assigned staff, volunteers, interns, and temporary personnel supporting Museum section activities;
• Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of Museum section programs, exhibitions, educational activities, public events, tours, interpretive activities, and visitor experiences, including schedules, resources, logistics, and operational requirements, in accordance with approved plans, County policies, preservation practices, and THC standards;
• Coordinates the care, documentation, inventory, storage, handling, movement, and preservation of museum collections in accordance with established museum practices, preservation standards, and County procedures;
• Coordinates the development, installation, modification, maintenance, and removal of permanent and temporary exhibits, including interpretive content, exhibit materials, displays, schedules, and logistical requirements;
• Monitors museum operations, program participation, visitor feedback, and other performance information and prepares reports or recommendations to support continuous improvement of Museum section programs and services;
• Develops and maintains working relationships and coordinates with Heritage Tourism staff, schools, universities, museums, historical and preservation organizations, tourism organizations, community organizations, and other partners to expand educational, cultural, Museum, and visitor programming and promote awareness of County historical and cultural resources;
• Monitors museum facilities, galleries, exhibits, and public spaces to identify operational, preservation, safety, maintenance, and visitor-service needs and coordinates appropriate corrective actions;
• Conducts and coordinates historical research and develops or reviews interpretive content for exhibits, tours, educational programs, publications, and other public-facing Museum materials to ensure historical accuracy and consistency with approved interpretive standards;
• Conducts guided tours and interpretive programs for tourists, school groups, community organizations, and the general public, including walking tours, driving tours, and special interpretive experiences highlighting the history of El Paso County;
• Presents historically accurate content aligned with approved interpretive plans and THC standards and best practices;
• Assists in the development and facilitation of educational programming tied to TEKS standards where applicable;
• Plans, coordinates, and supports special events, heritage celebrations, and public history initiatives associated with Museum section programs and activities;
• Provides front-line visitor services, including admissions support, orientation, and general information;
• Promotes inclusion and accessibility in all public-facing programs;
• Assist with the implementation of Countywide heritage tourism initiatives that promote historic sites, cultural resources, and heritage destinations throughout El Paso County;
• Support public outreach efforts related to historic preservation, including educational presentations, workshops, and community engagement activities;
• Represent County museums and historic sites at community events, festivals, tourism activities, and public meetings.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Public history interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, historic preservation, history, fine arts, anthropology, architecture, archaeology, or related field

Job description

Under general direction, the Heritage Tourism Specialist Senior plans, develops, coordinates, and implements museum operations, heritage tourism initiatives, historic preservation programs, educational outreach, exhibitions, and cultural programming for El Paso County.

The position supports the stewardship, interpretation, and promotion of County-owned historic and cultural resources, including Los Portales Museum, the Old El Paso County Jail, Casa Ronquillo, and other County historic properties