Texas Historical Commission

Job Vacancy Notice

Position Title:           
Complex Site Manager, Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

Classification Title:                       Park/Historic Site Superintendent V

Job Posting Number:                    23-1800-17

Salary:                                             $6,200-$7,200/Monthly

Salary Group/Class#:                   B22/2702

FLSA:                                                Exempt

Opening Date:                               11/16/2022

Closing Date:                                  Until filled

Duration:                                        Regular, Full-time

Hours/Week:                                 40

Work Location Address:            
Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
1702 N 13th St, West Columbia, TX 77486

Onsite housing is available at the Levi Jordan Plantation, if needed.

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Texas Historical Commission seeks a visionary leader to manage Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site, and Sabine Pass State Historic Site. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the development of a new visitor center at Levi Jordan Plantation, restoration of the Varner-Hogg Plantation main house, site development and restoration at Sabine Pass, and assist in the development of a public archeology program at both plantations. By working with area universities and community scholars, descendants, community stakeholders design firm, and exhibition designer, this is a unique opportunity to educate, inspire, and engage the public to reflect upon the history and culture of people of African heritage in Brazoria County and southeast Texas at Levi Jordan Plantation. It will encourage visitors to celebrate the fortitude, tenacity, hard work, intelligence, creativity, and ingenuity demonstrated by people of African descent. It will inspire visitors with stories of resilience maintaining their culture and heritage in the face of social constructs and a changing political environment.

Under the direction of a Director for Historic Sites Operations, the Complex Site Manager oversees a professional staff and is responsible for effective administration, and operation, including, but not limited to: budget development and management; maintenance of 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; operate; development of beneficial partnerships, volunteer management, media relations, promotional and marketing activities; records management and reporting; management of minor repair and maintenance projects; establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, procedures, policies, and rules; and personnel management. The Site Manager reports to the Director of Historic Sites Operations and the Assistant Deputy Executive Director of Historic Sites, and through them to the Deputy Executive Director of Historic Sites and the agency Executive Director. Coordination and interaction with headquarters staff, and local government entities on matters affecting the site is crucial. Provides leadership to site staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders to successfully manage and conserve the site’s natural and cultural resources. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1.       Hiring and supervision of site staff.

2.       Direct the day-to-day operations of the site, including visitor services, programs, safety, and security.

3.       Responsible for program planning, development, and implementation.

4.       Develop and implement effective techniques for evaluation of operation and programs.

5.       Study and analyze operations and problems and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.

6.       Prepare justifications for and assist in implementing procedural changes and policy compliance.

7.       Work with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.

8.       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.

9.       Evaluate employee performance and identify mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities for staff members.

10.   Provide recommendations on staffing needs and organization.

11.   Communicate THC policy, business, and information to staff in a timely basis.

12.   Communicate issues, opportunities, Friends group ideas and initiatives to supervisor in a timely and effective way.

13.   Maintain knowledge of current historic preservation and museum best practices.

14.   Participate with the Division, THC leadership and Commission in defining site mission.

15.   Communicate mission to stakeholders, Friends, and community.

16.   Identify priorities and resources in annual and long-range planning for the program.

17.   Provide effective liaison with site Friends group and assist them in annual planning, submission of annual program and timely reporting to Division as required.

18.   Represent THC and the Historic Sites Division as needed in public meetings, seminars, and other events.

19.   Coordinate public relations, media and marketing activities with Public Information and Education Division.

20.   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 include historic buildings and features of the site.

21.   Oversee maintenance and preservation planning and identify needed projects and appropriate resources to accomplish them.

22.   Implement cyclical maintenance program for the historic site.

23.   Direct the interpretive program for the site, including research, planning, development of programs and exhibits and conducting special and educational programs and audience research needed.

24.   Provide subject matter expertise related to the historic site and its period of Texas history and ensures the accuracy of material produced about the program or site.

25.   Prepare annual budget proposal, monitor site expenditures to prevent overspending and approve expenditures from site budget.

26.   May develop procedure manuals and planning documents.

27.   May train others.

28.   Adheres to established work schedule with regular attendance.

29.   Follows all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures and ethics requirements.

To apply for this position, please visit https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/808/jobdetail.ftl?job=00028521

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For New Hires/Rehires: Health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

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