Description:

The South Berwick Site Manager is responsible for the management and marketing of the Hamilton House and Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine, and the Sayward-Wheeler House in York Harbor, Maine. The site manager serves as Historic New England’s liaison to the communities and operates the historic sites in conjunction with other Historic New England teams and within procedures established by Historic New England leadership. The primary goals of the site manager are to provide the greatest public access to the sites through initiatives that conform to site preservation standards and to meet the revenue and attendance targets set by the organization.

The South Berwick Site Manager develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates innovative interpretive and educational public programs; manages the museum tour operation and museum shop; coordinates with development staff to identify and secure local funding; develops and manages site budgets; and assists with exhibition planning for the gallery in the Jewett House visitor center. The site manager is also responsible for the supervision of museum guides.

Location: Sarah Orne Jewett House, South Berwick, Maine

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field, preferably in American History, art or cultural history, historic preservation or museum studies; Masters degree preferred.  Two years job-related experience required; four years preferred. Ability to work independently, solve problems, and multi-task. Familiarity with team approach. Requires excellent communication skills, word processing and spread sheet skills.  Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license required.

How To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@HistoricNewEngland.org, or mail to Historic New England, 151 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01832, Attn: Human Resources.

Apply by:
June 19, 2015