Heritage Park Supervisor

Under general supervision of the Assistant Manager of Cultural Affairs, the Heritage Park Supervisor is responsible for long term and day to day operations of the Heritage Park Museum and Village including but not limited to museum administration, collection development and maintenance, exhibits, fundraising, programming, customer experience. Coordinates with the Heritage Association, volunteers and other stakeholders as needed.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.Essential Job Functions:

• Manages operations of the Heritage Park Museum and Village.

• Plans, develops, administers, evaluates, and coordinates the museum's existing services.

• Develops and implements museum mission, objectives, and policies in accordance with the American Association of Accredited Museums program.

• Coordinates object acceptance, management, and maintenance and care and use of collections.

• Develops and delivers new educational and exhibit programs for a variety of client groups in response to changing environmental and demographic factors.

• Identifies, nurtures, and administers community partnerships to ensure that the cultural diversity of the City is reflected in the programs.

• Oversees the coordination of tours with area schools, day cares and community groups.

• Ensures educational content meets the standards for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

• Oversees the coordination of department rental events on weekends, days, and evenings.

• Assists the division in the planning and completion of grant applications and budget reports.

• Interacts with public and staff on a daily basis; answers inquire, addresses complaints, grievances, emergencies, issues, and assists patrons as needed.

• Manages cash functions and implements cash management policies and procedures.

• Monitors and schedules activities at the museum and enforces use and safety policies.

• Opens facility and/or secures facility at closing.

• Responsible for management and implementation of related budgets.

• Prepares and maintains purchase orders for inventory and supplies.

• Identifies and implements programs and special events.

• Works closely with the City staff to recruit, train, coordinate, and discipline volunteers.

• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, discipling, evaluating, and providing direction of assigned staff.

• Coordinates building maintenance and supplies in the museum and the historic buildings in the Heritage Village.

• Establishes and maintains a cooperative, effective working relationship with museum stakeholders including, Heritage Association, Parks and Recreation Board, volunteers, community groups and other related agencies.

• Coordinates regular meetings with staff, Heritage Association, and museum stakeholders.

• Maintains memberships and inventory input into the museum software.

• Maintains database of museum collections.

• Increases community participation and awareness through outreach and marketing.

Other Important Duties:

• Attends meetings, conferences, and training as required.

• May be required to work extended hours on evenings and weekends, including holidays.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and City laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to City development, parks, and historical buildings.

• Knowledge of customer service methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of local and Texas history a plus.

• Knowledge of professional museum standards and practices.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures pertaining to personnel management.

• Knowledge of Past Perfect and Museum software recommended.

• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations to protect citizens and employees.

• Proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.

• Effective in oral and written communication with ability to explain and interpret rules, answer questions, and solicit participation in activities.

• Ability to develop and make presentations.

• Skill in effective oral and written communications.

• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.

Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:

• Bachelor's Degree in American History, Museum Studies, or Historical Preservation and three (3) years of progressively responsible museum experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.

• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

• Work is performed in a museum environment.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.

• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

• Standing - for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.

• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work Environment:

• Work performed is primarily light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, cash register, other standard office equipment and personal or department vehicles.

• Other equipment used includes museum artifact interactive exhibits and displays.