Position: Site Manager
Classification: Full-time, Salary (40+ hours per week)
Location: Harper House/Hickory History Center

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily at the Harper House/Hickory Center, but will include some work at the Catawba County Museum of History and participation in other special events at various CCHA properties. Local travel is required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the daily general site maintenance and preservation of their assigned historic properties.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and register reports utilized for site and general operating budget.
• Attends job-related meetings as requested. Responsible for the preparation of memos and reports applicable to such meetings when needed.
• Help with all museum needs and projects when asked.
• Assists the Assistant Director with the development and execution of educational programs and events as needed, including training interpretive techniques.
• Supervises volunteers supporting curatorial and interpretive activities for CCHA, providing guidance and support as necessary.
• Per request, researches and writes articles related to the site and its interpretation.
• Assists with fundraising materials, marketing materials, press releases, presentations and grant writing as assigned.
• Assists with off-site CCHA activities and exhibits, as needed.
• Assists in site security and pest control procedures to ensure the safety of the museum environment and its collections.
• Ensures that all procedures are followed for museum operations and collections management.
• Handles public inquiries regarding donations or loans of objects and forwards them to the Curator of Collections. Performs docent duties. Interacts professionally, courteously and warmly with the public, staff and all volunteer personnel.
• This position may require assisting with all aspects of CCHA work as needed.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree or a Bachelors Degree in History or Education or a related field preferred. Combined experience and education relating to this field of work may substitute for an undergraduate degree.
• Must have the ability to interpret historical collections/themes and to communicate that knowledge in a variety of written and oral formats.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and to deal effectively and courteously with other employees, volunteers and the public through oral and written mediums, including supervising employees and volunteers.
• A demonstrated ability to be aware of basic preventative maintenance issues related to historic structures and be able to identify and report any required maintenance.
• Must be willing to learn how to use small power tools and equipment to support exhibit installation and maintenance.
• Must have the ability or be willing to gain knowledge of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, restoration, and exhibition of objects, photographs and ephemera.
• Must have the ability or be willing to gain knowledge of maintaining site collection records and be able to prepare object condition reports.
• Must be willing to gain knowledge of legal and safety issues related to site rentals.

Basic Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work as a team member to organize, develop, plan, and produce projects.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Must be detail oriented and have ability and desire to do repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to be on-call for emergencies.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Summary Minimum Education & Experience Required:

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's in Museum Studies, History, or Education preferred.
• Prior museum or historic site interpretation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Other Testing/ Licensing Required:

• A criminal background check is required.
• A drug test is required.
• A valid NC Drivers License is required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is subject to inflexible deadlines and incumbent is required to attend meetings or donors during off duty hours.
• Primary work area is classified as standard office work with some exposure to outdoor environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to maneuver stairs without difficulty.
• Must be able to crawl and work in confined spaces and on ladders.
• Must have sufficient visual and hearing capabilities to respond to public needs and for detail work.
• Must have extensive communications skills.

Please call 828.465.0383 for an application or email your resume to cchamuseum@bellsouth.net