PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

State of Texas

Texas Historical Commission

Director of Historic Sites

The Texas Historical Commission, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to the state’s historic preservation and the cultural education of its citizens, has a new opening for a Division Director to oversee the transfer and stewardship of 20+ historic sites newly transferred to the agency in recent state legislation. The properties include museums, and archeological and military sites. This is a career-defining, ground floor opportunity to be involved in a dynamic program from inception through ongoing management of the properties. 

The position will report directly to the Executive Director of the agency and be initially responsible for the successful transfer of the properties to the Texas Historical Commission, including budget administration to oversee the immediate deferred maintenance program recently funded by the legislature as part of the transfer agreement. 

Ongoing responsibilities will include:

§       Strategic planning and policy and procedural development for the management of the sites.

§       Managing 90+ professional and support staff across the state.

§       Budget planning and preparation of the annual financial and work plans for Historic Sites Division.

§       Working collaboratively with the Executive Director and Commission in the advocacy of the historic sites and the successful integration into the state’s heritage tourism efforts. 

§       Working collaboratively with the Marketing Communications Division to develop innovative strategies to increase historic site visitation and awareness. 

§       Providing leadership to community, private and philanthropic organizations interested in historic sites and preservation. 

§       Ensuring communications between central office and individual sites to achieve excellence and consistency in the execution of cultural resource management standards and policies. 

Position Requirements:

Master’s degree (strong preference) in historic preservation, public or business administration or closely related field. Minimum 10 years progressive experience in related field, to include knowledge and experience in the management and stewardship of an extensive portfolio of diverse historic and recreational sites. Proven track record as a leader in a dynamic and complex organization. Position requires strong oral and written communications.

Salary commensurate with experience; position posted at mid $70-80,000.  

www.thc.state.tx.us/jobs/jbdefault.html