Thc - Site Manager, Mission Dolores State Historic - San Augustine, United States - TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

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Description

THC - Site Manager, Mission Dolores State Historic Site (Park/Historic Site Superintendent II
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Organization:

TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Primary Location:
Texas-San Augustine

Work Locations:
Mission Dolores SHS 701 S Broadway St San Augustine

Job:
Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 2701

Salary Admin Plan:
B

Grade: 21

Salary (Pay Basis): 5, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Job Posting:
Apr 17, 2024, 3:52:15 PM

Closing Date:
Ongoing

Description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Under the direction of the Director of the Historic Sites, the Site Manager is responsible for the effective administration, management, and operation of the Mission Dolores State Historic Site.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, budget development and management; maintenance of the site; resource management and curatorial care of original and reproduction artifacts and exhibits; visitor services, interpretive and educational program planning, development, scheduling, production, and evaluation; development of beneficial partnerships, volunteer management, media relations, promotional and marketing activities; records management and reporting; management of minor repair and maintenance projects; and personnel management.

The Site Manager assists the Historic Sites Supervisor and the Deputy Executive Director of Historic Sites with effective coordination and interaction with headquarters staff, community stakeholders, and local government entities on matters affecting the site.

Provides leadership to site staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders to successfully manage and conserve the site's natural and cultural resources.

Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Hiring and supervision of site staff, including an Educator, Administrative Assistant, and Maintenance staff.
Direct the site's daytoday operations, including visitor services, programs, safety, and security.
Responsible for program planning, development, and implementation.
Develop and implement effective techniques for the evaluation of operations and programs.
Study and analyze operations and problems and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
Prepare justifications for and assist in implementing procedural changes and policy compliance.
Work with program staff to determine trends and resolve technical problems.
Work with and speak to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program and to secure support for local programs.
Evaluate employee performance and identify mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities for staff members.
Provide recommendations on staffing needs and organization.
Communicate THC policy, business, and information to staff on a timely basis.
Communicate issues, opportunities, Friends group ideas, and initiatives to the supervisor in a timely and effective way.
Maintain knowledge of current historic preservation and museum best practices.
Participate with the Division, THC leadership, and Commission in defining the site mission.
Communicate mission to stakeholders, Friends, and community.
Identify priorities and resources in annual and longrange planning for the program.
Provide effective liaison with site Friends group and assist them in annual planning, submission of the annual program, and timely reporting to the Division as required.
Represent THC and the Historic Sites Division as needed in public meetings, seminars, and other events.
Coordinate public relations, media, and marketing activities with the Public Information and Education Division.
Oversee collections care and management in consultation with the Division of Historic Sites' Chief Curator to ensure that artifact and paper collections are under the site's physical and intellectual control, appropriately stored, and documented collections, including historic buildings and features of the site.
Oversee maintenance and preservation planning and identify needed projects and appropriate resources to accomplish them.
Implement a cyclical maintenance program for the historic site.
Direct the interpretive program for the site, including research, planning, and development of programs and exhibits, as well as conducting special and educational programs and audience research as needed.
Prepare annual budget proposal, monitor site expenditures to prevent overspending, and approve expenditures from the site budget.
May develop procedure manuals and planning documents.
May train others.
Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
Follow all THC safety guidelines, policies and, procedures and ethics requirements.

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