Site Manager, Southern Rhode Island
The Southern Rhode Island Site Manager is responsible for the management and marketing ofCasey Farm in Saunderstown, Rhode Island andWatson Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island. 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 Southern Rhode Island Site Manager develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates innovative interpretive and educational public programs; manages the farm museum tour operation and supervises the farm tour guides; coordinates with development staff to identify and secure local funding; develops and manages site budgets. The Site Manager also serves as office coordinator and is responsible for overseeing the operation of Historic New England’s regional office at Casey Farm.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in American History, art or cultural history, historic preservation or museum studies; master’s 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 spreadsheet skills. Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license required.
Please send resume and cover letter toJobs@HistoricNewEngland.org.
Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. People of color are encouraged to apply.
Historic New England offers generous and comprehensive vacation, holiday, and health and wellness benefit packages.
May 06, 2016
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