Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and providing engaging living history programs?
Are you looking to share your passion for African American history with the next generation?
Do you want to work with a team that listens to your perspective and values your knowledge and experience?
If this sounds like you, Montgomery Parks is the place you want to be for your next adventure and career challenge! We are seeking a multi-faceted and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Cultural Resources Programs Manager in our Cultural Resources Museums Section. This position oversees public programming at three historic sites: Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park, Olney; Kingsley Schoolhouse, Clarksburg; and the Thomas Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton.
Our Cultural Resources Programs Manager will lead a team of interpretive staff and volunteers to develop creative, innovative, and engaging living history programs for students and families with children centered around 19th century African American history, the Reconstruction Era and early 20th century rural educational practices. Responsibilities also include maintaining several historic buildings and collaborating with other Parks divisions on programming that features the diverse culture and history developed during the Reconstruction Era. We bring history to life throughout Montgomery Parks, and the stories of these historic sites span over 150 years of rich cultural history in Montgomery County, Maryland.
We are looking for candidates with proven experience in innovative public history programming— particularly in African American museums, historic sites, or living history settings. We believe that an inclusive culture among our staff is critical to implementing the sites’ missions to better understand rural educational practices, the history of the Reconstruction Era in Maryland, and its impact on our lives today.
For more information about these historic sites go to the websites:
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/oakley-cabin-african-american-museum-park/
Kingsley Schoolhouse https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/little-bennett-regional-park/historic-sites/kingsley-schoolhouse/
Thomas Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-nature-center/explore-brookside/the-1870s-harper-cabin/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery Parks system is a career staff complement of over 800 employees, 415 parks and more than 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC metro area. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org* Very flexible and competitive benefits package available!
Oversee daily operations, sets goals, and establishes procedures to position Oakley Cabin and Kingsley Schoolhouse as premier heritage tourism destinations.
Design and deliver a series of year-round educational and interpretive programs for families, school groups, and the public that are focused on African American cultural history and turn-of-the 20th century rural school practices.
Manage logistics for the living history programs in collaboration with regional operational staff and key stakeholders.
Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate seasonal (part-time) staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality, inclusive programming.
Prepare financial reports and manage operating and special revenue budgets; contribute to fee structure recommendations.
Coordinate facility and grounds maintenance to ensure timely repairs with minimal program disruption.
Important Skills and Characteristics
Expertise in Historic Site Management, detail oriented, and able to maintain stability under pressure.
Collaborative supervisory skills with a strong work ethic, strategic and situational awareness, excellent communication, creative thinking and interpersonal skills.
Communicates and interacts effectively with all partners. Proven track record in approaching and interacting with people of all backgrounds and the ability to think collaboratively with senior members of the organization.
Proven organizational, coordination, and workload management skills and abilities.
Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in MS Office, point-of-sale software and specialized programs for planning, scheduling, preparing presentations, and document control.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing an African American history museum or historic site; and/or strong working knowledge of 19th and 20th century rural educational practices.
Considerable experience developing educational programming and engagement for diverse audiences and learning styles.
A Bachelor’s and/or Advanced Degree in a museum-related field; African American History, American History, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, Public History, Education, or Ethnicity, Race, and Migration.
Four (4) years of advanced experience with museum or historic site management and administration, including exhibit or program development and supervising staff.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
Demonstrated experience in preparation and management of operational budgets.
Ability to communicate in another language a plus!
Bachelor’s Degree in History, Public History, American Studies, Museum Studies, Archaeology, Paleontology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Interpretive Research, Library Sciences or any related field.
Two (2) years of professional or related experience in history work.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
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