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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


Jim Bruseth, Ph.D., RPA
Director, Archeology Division
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711

512/463-6096

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