Senior Museum Supervisor & Programs Lead

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment seeks a Museum Supervisor/Expert to oversee daily museum operations, staff leadership, and programming. You will manage staff, supervise collections, and ensure compliance with museum standards while enhancing visitor engagement.

The role includes developing educational programs, coordinating exhibits and events, and collaborating with historians and educators to create accurate, interactive displays for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in historic preservation, museum administration, cultural programming, education, or a related field, including one year in a leadership role.
• Licensure/Certifications: N/A. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day museum operations, including staffing, scheduling, and facility management.
• Ensure exhibits and collections are properly maintained, documented, and preserved according to state and federal museum guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate museum attendance, visitor experience, and program effectiveness.
• Coordinate exhibit installations, educational programs, and special events to enhance public engagement.
• Collaborate with historians, educators, and cultural experts to develop historically accurate and interactive displays.
• Oversee the research and curation of museum collections, ensuring proper documentation and preservation.
• Work with marketing teams to promote museum events, programs, and exhibits.
• Supervise and provide leadership to museum staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the public, schools, and community organizations.
• Develop and implement educational programs, guided tours, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences.

Job description

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment seeks a Museum Supervisor/Expert to oversee daily museum operations, staff leadership, and programming. You will manage staff, supervise collections, and ensure compliance with museum standards while enhancing visitor engagement.

The role includes developing educational programs, coordinating exhibits and events, and collaborating with historians and educators to create accurate, interactive displays for diverse audiences.