HERITAGE MANAGER I
State of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, United States
Position Summary
The Division of Arkansas Heritage is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of the Old State House Museum, one of the most iconic historic structures in Arkansas. Constructed in 1836, the Old State House stands as a cornerstone of our state's history and a vital cultural asset.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of museum staff
Oversee the care, preservation, and maintenance of the historic building and grounds
Lead exhibit development and event planning, ensuring high-quality public programming
Direct the collection, preservation, and interpretation of historical artifacts related to Arkansas history
Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, stakeholders, and cultural institutions
Promote the museum and Arkansas heritage through outreach, collaboration, and public engagement
Coordinate and evaluate all programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and performance standards
Develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-term strategic plans and initiatives
Position Information
Salary Range:
$71,027 - $105,120
Job Series:
Museums and Archives – Competitive
Classification:
Heritage Manager I
Class Code:
RMA06C
Pay Grade:
SPC03
Position Number:
22092748
Location:
DAH - Old State House -AH03
County:
Pulaski
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of state heritage programs, policies, and preservation strategies.
Oversee heritage site management, conservation efforts, and cultural programs.
Ensure compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws, grant requirements, and best practices.
Develop and implement long-term plans for historical site maintenance, programming, and community outreach.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
Assist in developing and managing program budgets, ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship.
Identify and secure grants and external funding sources for heritage projects and cultural programs.
Oversee financial reports, ensuring compliance with state fiscal policies.
Represent the agency at public meetings, legislative sessions, and historical preservation conferences.
Provide leadership and mentorship to a small to medium sized heritage program staff and site managers.
Assist in drafting and implementing policies related to heritage conservation and cultural resource management.
Ensure programs align with Arkansas heritage laws, federal guidelines, and best practices in historical preservation.
Knowledge And Skills
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to lead large teams, build consensus, and implement policy changes effectively; experience in developing and executing long-term strategic initiatives; understanding of historical preservation practices, cultural programming, and museum administration; familiarity with state and federal historic preservation laws, grant programs, and funding processes; experience in public speaking, media relations, and legislative advocacy; proficiency in budget management, grant writing, and financial oversight; strong project management skills; excellent communication skills; ability to translate complex heritage policies into accessible information for public use; ability to interpret statistical data and performance metrics.
Minimum Qualifications
At least three years of experience in historic preservation, heritage management, museum administration, public policy, or a related field, including one year in a leadership role.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A; other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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The Division of Arkansas Heritage is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of the Old State House Museum, one of the most iconic historic structures in Arkansas. Constructed in 1836, the Old State House stands as a cornerstone of our state's history and a vital cultural asset.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of museum staff
Oversee the care, preservation, and maintenance of the historic building and grounds
Lead exhibit development and event planning, ensuring high-quality public programming
Direct the collection, preservation, and interpretation of historical artifacts related to Arkansas history
Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, stakeholders, and cultural institutions
Promote the museum and Arkansas heritage through outreach, collaboration, and public engagement
Coordinate and evaluate all programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and performance standards
Develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-term strategic plans and initiatives
Position Information
Salary Range:
$71,027 - $105,120
Job Series:
Museums and Archives – Competitive
Classification:
Heritage Manager I
Class Code:
RMA06C
Pay Grade:
SPC03
Position Number:
22092748
Location:
DAH - Old State House -AH03
County:
Pulaski
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of state heritage programs, policies, and preservation strategies.
Oversee heritage site management, conservation efforts, and cultural programs.
Ensure compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws, grant requirements, and best practices.
Develop and implement long-term plans for historical site maintenance, programming, and community outreach.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
Assist in developing and managing program budgets, ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship.
Identify and secure grants and external funding sources for heritage projects and cultural programs.
Oversee financial reports, ensuring compliance with state fiscal policies.
Represent the agency at public meetings, legislative sessions, and historical preservation conferences.
Provide leadership and mentorship to a small to medium sized heritage program staff and site managers.
Assist in drafting and implementing policies related to heritage conservation and cultural resource management.
Ensure programs align with Arkansas heritage laws, federal guidelines, and best practices in historical preservation.
Knowledge And Skills
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to lead large teams, build consensus, and implement policy changes effectively; experience in developing and executing long-term strategic initiatives; understanding of historical preservation practices, cultural programming, and museum administration; familiarity with state and federal historic preservation laws, grant programs, and funding processes; experience in public speaking, media relations, and legislative advocacy; proficiency in budget management, grant writing, and financial oversight; strong project management skills; excellent communication skills; ability to translate complex heritage policies into accessible information for public use; ability to interpret statistical data and performance metrics.
Minimum Qualifications
At least three years of experience in historic preservation, heritage management, museum administration, public policy, or a related field, including one year in a leadership role.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A; other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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