Site manager II position at Vance Birthplace State Historic Site in Buncombe County. This leadership position is responsible for the supervision, preservation, program development and operation of the boyhood home site of North Carolina’s Civil War Governor and long-time US Senator, Zebulon B. Vance utilizing the reconstructed early 18th century homeplace. Work will include development and implementing operational and interpretive plans and include developing community support; maintaining the strong volunteer program; conducting visitor services and presentations on and off-site; coordinating budget and purchasing; conducting research; planning events and marketing;, a variety of historic and modern structures, with exhibits in a mountain valley location; and directly supervising two full-time staff members, Work schedule will be Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some holiday, evening and weekend work can be expected.
Qualifications
Applicant should possess a knowledge of North Carolina and United States history; a demonstrated ablility to communicate effectively both orally and in wirting; the ability to interpret policies, rules, and procedures; the ability to analyze problems and offer solutions; demonstrated knowledge of and skill supervision of staff; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, community and visitors;. Strong public relations skills are required. Applicant must be willing to work with diverse community groups and be able to multi-task, exercise tact and good judgment at all times. Must work independently as well as effectively as a team member. Excellent computer skills are recommended, especially with MS Office programs. Basic accounting skills are necessary and knowledge of basic maintenance and craft skills are important.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from a four-year college with a major in history or a field specifically related to the site of employment and one year of experience in managing the operation of a historic site, in historical research or interpretation, or in a field specifically related to the site of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary or Pay Rate
$32,796.00 – $51,446.00
How To Apply
Please visit http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/index.html for more information and to apply. Closing date is 02/22/12 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
