THC - Site Manager (Park/Historic Site Superintendent IV) 26-0200-37

*JOB OBJECTIVE:* Under the direction of the Assistant Division Director - Historic Site Operations, the Site Manager is responsible for effective administration, management, and operation of the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site. Performs advanced (senior-level) park/historic site management work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, budget development and management; stewardship and assessment of site’s preservation needs; 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 Division Director - Historic Site Operations and the extended division leadership team 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. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Hiring and supervision of site staff.

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

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

4. Develop and implement effective techniques for the evaluation of operations 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 to determine trends and resolve 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 on a timely basis.

12. Communicate issues, opportunities, Friends group ideas, and initiatives to the supervisor promptly and effectively.

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

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

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

16. Under the direction of the agency Executive Director, State Archeologist, Division Director and assigned agency and division leadership, communicate and implement policies and initiatives that are agreed to as part of the agency’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Caddo Nation.

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

18. Effectively liaison with site Friends group and assist them in annual planning, submission of the annual program, and timely reporting to the Division as required.

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

20. Coordinate public relations, media, and marketing activities with the Marketing and Public Relations Division.

21. 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 and appropriately stored and documented, including historic buildings and features of the site.

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

23. Implement a cyclical maintenance program for the historic site.

24. 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.

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

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

27. May develop procedure manuals and planning documents.

28. May train others.

29. Adheres to the established work schedule with regular attendance.

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

*NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*

1. Perform other duties as assigned.