State Historic Sites Lead & Programs Supervisor

Kansas Historical Society; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Historical Society seeks a qualified manager to oversee our state-owned historic sites. The role requires knowledge of professional historic sites practices, supervision, and Kansas history, plus strong interpretive methods to present history.

You will recruit and train staff, evaluate performance, travel between sites, and coordinate programs and projects across the historic sites network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional historic sites practices and supervision.
• Knowledge of American and Kansas history.
• Knowledge of sources, methods, and techniques used in historical interpretation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train historic sites staff.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of staff members.
• Travel to state historic sites.
• Coordinate programs and projects happening at the sites.

Skills

Staff recruitment

Staff training

Program coordination

Site travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in history

Job description

The Kansas Historical Society seeks a qualified manager to oversee our state-owned historic sites. The role requires knowledge of professional historic sites practices, supervision, and Kansas history, plus strong interpretive methods to present history.

You will recruit and train staff, evaluate performance, travel between sites, and coordinate programs and projects across the historic sites network.