Strategic Initiatives Director (Museum & Public History)

American Association for State and Local History; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PHMC — Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission — seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives to drive statewide representation, cross-department collaboration, and strategic programs within the Executive Office. The role focuses on long-range planning, program development, and museum-related initiatives.

The position requires leadership in sustainability planning, budget oversight, contract management, and industry research, with telework options up to two days per week in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Experience in public history or museum work is required.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and procurement.
• Ability to coordinate cross-bureau teams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent PHMC across statewide initiatives and coordinate stakeholder engagements.
• Manage large-scale agency projects by developing charters, schedules, budgets, and deliverable reviews.
• Lead strategic initiatives including sustainability planning and continuity of operations.
• Conduct industry research and prepare recommendations for the Executive Office.

Skills

Public history

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

PHMC — Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission — seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives to drive statewide representation, cross-department collaboration, and strategic programs within the Executive Office. The role focuses on long-range planning, program development, and museum-related initiatives.

The position requires leadership in sustainability planning, budget oversight, contract management, and industry research, with telework options up to two days per week in Pennsylvania.