Historic Site Manager
New Harmony, IN, US, 47713
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:
The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana. The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science.
Role Overview:
As the Site Manager at New Harmony State Historic Site, you will work with the Regional Director to develop and implement public & educational programs as well as event coordination for the Historic Site. You will assist or perform the following duties: Programs and Interpretation, Artifact/Property Care, Community Relations, Purchasing and Administrative Duties, Development & Fundraising, and event coordination.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $58,710 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Programs and Interpretation
Develop and facilitate programming to serve the New Harmony residents, visitors and interested audiences from the surrounding region.
Consider school programs, outreach, and virtual offerings to further the potential audience learning about the history of the site.
Write grants or seek sponsorships in support of public and educational programs.
Provide research and content for interpreters and tour programs
Develop and manage budgets related to programming expenses and revenue as well as facility rental revenue goals
Artifact/Property Care
Responsible for the care, handling, and accountability of historic artifacts belonging to Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) and located at the New Harmony site. This may include routine cleaning and pest monitoring, inventory, display and security of artifacts, and environmental monitoring of all buildings in coordination with collections staff
Includes identifying in collaboration with internal historic preservation and facilities teams any necessary building restoration, repair or new construction; provide input for preventive maintenance and capital budgets
Community Relations
Responsible for maintaining community relations through support groups, regional networks, and other local outlets
Serve as the primary representative of the ISMHS system within the site, community, and all exterior locations
Purchasing and Administrative
- Perform all types of ISMHS purchasing procedures and paperwork, as well as money collection documentation, fiscal reports, attendance and other reports
What You'll Need for Success:
Must have knowledge of American Association of Museums standards related to care and accountability of historic artifacts
Ability to work with a wide variety of people as well as the general public in a pleasing and non-confrontational manner
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email applications
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a Bachelor’s with at least two years of experience in a museum, historic site, or education position.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Evansville
