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This position is an internal posting for current THC employees only JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Site Manager at Starr Family Home, the Assistant Site Manager helps to ensure all aspects of effective administration, management, and operation of the Starr Family Home State Historic Site. This includes but is not limited to, budget development and management; maintenance of the site; resource management and curatorial care of museum artifacts and documents; visitor services, interpretive and educational program planning, development, scheduling, production, and evaluation; development of beneficial partnerships and ongoing cultivation of a close partnership with the sites non-profit friends group, volunteer management, media relations, promotional and marketing activities; records management and reporting; management of minor repair and maintenance projects; and personnel management and supervision. The Assistant Site Manager may also work with the Site Manager and Director of Historic Sites Operations in the effective coordination and interaction with headquarters staff, community stake holders, and local government entities on matters affecting the site. Provide 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Confer with the Site Manager in the hiring and supervising site staff. 2. Oversee the site's day-to-day operations, including visitor services, programs, safety, and security. 3. Assist in program planning, development, and implementation. 4. Assist in the development and implementation of effective techniques for the evaluation of operations and programs. 5. Prepare and review reports of findings and recommendations. 6. Prepare recommendations for and assist in implementing procedural changes and policy compliance. 7. Work with the Site Manager and program staff to determine trends and resolve technical problems. 8. May liaise with and speak to community and professional groups to help coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program and to secure support for local programs. 9. Confer with the Site Manager to evaluate employee performance and identify mentoring, coaching, and training opportunities for staff members. 10. Provide the Site Manager with recommendations on staffing needs and organization. 11. Assist in communicating THC policy, business, and information to staff on a timely basis. 12. Assist in communicating issues, opportunities, Friends group ideas, and initiatives to the supervisor in a timely and effective way. 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. 15. Communicate the mission to stakeholders, Friends, and the community. 16. Assist with identifying priorities and resources in annual and long-range planning for the program. 17. May represent THC and the Historic Sites Division as needed in public meetings, seminars, and other events. 18. Assist in coordinating public relations, media, and marketing activities with the Public Information and Education Division. 19. Assist in collections care in consultation with the Division of Historic Sites Chief Curator and assigned Regional Curator to ensure that artifact and paper collections are under the sites physical and intellectual control, appropriately stored and documented, and that collections include historic buildings and features of the site. 20. Assist in maintenance and preservation planning and implementing cyclical maintenance and housekeeping programs. 21. Confer with the Site Manager to oversee 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. 22. 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. 23. Assist the Site Manager in preparing an annual budget proposal and monitoring site expenditures to prevent overspending. 24. Direct the site in the absence of the Site Manager. 25. May develop procedure manuals and planning documents. 26. May train others. 27. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance. 28. Follow all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures, and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 29. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (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, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that included coursework in museum studies; Minimum three years work experience in the museum field with one year of administrative and supervisory experience in directing a museum or historic site; Work experience in managing museums and historic sites and demonstrated success in developing business operations; Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and Required to travel up to 10% of the work period. PREFER: Masters degree in History, American Studies, Museum Studies, or a closely related field that includes museum studies coursework with two years work experience in the museum field. 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, including county health regulations and state hotel occupancy laws; 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 a