Museum Manager

Bushy Run Battlefield has a great opportunity to join a growing, vibrant historical site as our full-time, year-round Museum Manager. If you are a reliable, friendly, experienced manager with outstanding visitor service skills, strong administrative abilities, and a passion for preserving and celebrating local history, this is your next job! This role will be filled by a talented and dedicated professional looking to help grow both the museum and the position over the next few years. We are looking for a proven manager prepared to lead a wide variety of volunteers through day-to-day operations and special events.

Purpose:

The Museum Manager supports the interpretive function of the site by providing informational services; publicity; event planning, and oversight of site operations and management for the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society, Inc. (BRBHS). The activities are based upon the site’s mission to maintain the legacy of the Battle of Bushy Run through its curatorial collection, cultural resources, historical research, and public outreach efforts.

The Manager will report directly to the BRBHS Board President and will be responsible for overseeing all daily operational duties for the Bushy Run Battlefield Visitor Center as outlined by the BRBHS Board of Directors. Benefits available with this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities:

Below are the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. This list does not encompass all the specific duties that the position may require. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the BRBHS President.

• Provide accurate information to visitors, volunteers, the media and the community regarding the history and significance of the battlefield and local area; the site’s policies and procedures; BRBHS’ goals and objectives, and special events.
• Manages the planning and delivery of events including marketing; and working with the volunteers and/or Pennsylvania Historic Museum Commission (PHMC) staff.
• Maintains media relationships and updates all social media accounts and the website with upcoming events and works actively to increase traffic to all sites with original content creation prepared within BRBHS media and marketing guidelines and budgets.
• Identifies and develops opportunities for generating funds through grant writing, and new programming and general fundraising.
• Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with the BRBHS Board, PHMC staff and contractors, interns, volunteers, local historical societies, tourist boards, and the community.
• Actively recruit and train interns and volunteers so they can effectively engage in the site’s educational interpretation, gift shop activities, and outside beautification projects, and monitor their delivery of General Admission tours.
• Strong writing and editing skills to help prepare reports needed to inform the Board and other stakeholders of site activities.
• Prepares monthly schedule for reception desk and tour guide coverage along with site rentals, educational group tours, special events.
• Assists in curatorial museum work under the supervision and direction of the PHMC Regional Curator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the board of directors.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, hospitality, business, marketing, communications, or history or equivalent work experience is required
• 3+ years of managerial, computer, and retail experience is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, reliability, and willingness to work directly with volunteers and the public
• Experience with nonprofit organizations preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Facebook and other social media platforms is required. Experience with MailChimp is a plus
• Working knowledge of web-based ticketing systems, WordPress and online store platforms is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to learn how to safely operate an eight-person golf cart
• Able to lift/carry at least 25 lbs. and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR while not required is a plus

Work Schedule:

Normal operating season from April – November requiring onsite presence during operating hours:

Wednesday through Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Weekend availability is required for this position, with additional hours needed for board meetings along with oversight of evening events on an as needed basis.

Winter hours December-March requiring onsite presence during operating hours with the possibility of work from home hours Wednesday and Thursday:

Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a statement of interest and resume through Indeed or to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person