Historical Facility Manager - Pawnee Bill Ranch
Agency: 350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Supervisory Organization: Historical SocietyMuseums & Sites Region 2
Job Type: Regular
Compensation: The annual salary for this position is $55,000.00.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Responsibilities for this position involve the development, care and management of the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum. This includes a museum, historic structures (including barns, home, log cabin, and blacksmith shop), livestock, and collections, including three-dimensional objects, documents, photographs, artwork, and electronic medium.
Typical Functions
- Maintains a collection of various objects and materials of historic significance; analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the collection to identify collection priorities; develops and implements a collecting program to strengthen the collections; works with administrators and donors to build collections.
- Assesses the physical condition of the collection and establishes treatment priorities; evaluates environmental conditions for the proper exhibition and preservation of collections.
- Assesses the physical condition of the historic structures.
- Conducts research on collections and assists other researchers; performs appropriate conservation applications on collection items; organizes collection storage areas.
- Catalogues objects and maintains collection records; documents collections and provides for appropriate security.
- Initiates exhibit programs and provides topical outlines and research; coordinates implementation with administration, exhibit personnel and other curatorial staff.
- Develops and manages curatorial budget.
- Oversees the care and management of livestock on site, including bison and longhorn.
- Provides consultation to museums and historic sites regarding specialized curatorial methods; insures agency compliance with federal laws and regulations.
- Gives public presentations and prepares publications on the collections and historical topics related to the museum and mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
- Oversees the annual Wild West Show held on site.
- Manages a team that includes maintenance staff, a livestock and range manager, customer service representatives, and museum guides.
Education and Experience: Education and experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in history, anthropology, museum studies or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in the care and management of a historical collection for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include basic knowledge of history; of anthropology; of archaeology; of cultural material; and of source material for performing research. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.