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JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of the Director of Historic Sites Operations, the Site Manager is responsible for effective administration, management, and operation of the Caddo Mounds 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 sites natural and cultural resources. Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. On-site housing is available at the rate of $272.00. The monthly housing rate is established by THC policy, calculated using federal guidelines, and may change according to market values. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Hiring and supervision of site staff. Direct the site's day-to-day 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 promptly and effectively. 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 long-range planning for the program. 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. 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 sites physical and intellectual control and appropriately stored and documented, including historic buildings and features of the site. Oversee maintenance and preservation planning and identify needed projects and ppropriate 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. 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. 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. Adheres to the established work schedule with regular attendance. Follows all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures, and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business, History, American Studies, Archeology, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that included coursework in museum studies; Minimum four years work experience in cultural resources, historic sites, or museum field; Minimum two years of administrative and supervisory experience in directing a museum or historic site; Required to travel up to 10% of the work period. PREFER: Masters degree in Business, History, American Studies, Archeology, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that includes museum studies coursework with two years work experience in the museum field. Either a graduate degree or certification in Business. May be required to live on-site in housing provided, with nominal rent established by oversight agency and may change according to market value; utilities are provided. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of historic site administration and operations; Knowledge of cultural resource management; Knowledge of museum interpretation/education; Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures; Skill in overseeing facility/equipment/grounds repair programs and repair techniques; Ability to develop marketing, promotional activities, and special events; Ability to manage programs and projects; Ability to develop and maintain financial systems; Ability to develop relationships and professional partnerships with diverse communities; Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills; Effective critical thinking skills; Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions; Ability to process information in a logical manner and to assess validity; Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people; Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail; Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner; Ability to plan, organize, and work independently, as well as within a t