Manager - East Texas Oil Museum

Kilgore, TX
Full Time
Business Office
Entry Level

Position summary:
The Museum Manager at the East Texas Oil Museum is responsible for overseeing the museum's daily operations, maintaining exhibits, coordinating tours, managing volunteers, handling finances, and executing educational and community outreach programs. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a passion for history and education.

Position responsibilities:

Museum Operations & Management
  • Oversee the museum's daily operations, ensuring an engaging and well-maintained environment.
  • Conduct daily inspections of exhibits to ensure they are in working order.
  • Manage museum staff schedules, including Full-Time, Part-Time, Work-Study Students, and Volunteers.
  • Handle daily deposits, record-keeping, and museum expense records.
  • Maintain accurate records of exhibits, museum history, and new donations/acquisitions.
  • Manage gift shop inventory, ordering merchandise, and maintaining the POS system.
  • Submit and track work orders for building maintenance and work with contractors on renovation/remodel projects.
  • Develop strategies to increase museum revenue and recommend appropriate advertising opportunities (print, TV, billboards, etc.).
Exhibitions & Community Engagement
  • Plan, develop, and execute special rotating exhibits aligned with the museum's mission.
  • Organize and lead educational events and fundraising events to expand museum outreach.
  • Manage social media platforms, media relations, and marketing efforts.
  • Solicit school groups, tour companies, and corporate partnerships to drive visitor engagement and repeat bookings.
  • Develop, plan, and oversee the East Texas History Summit (annual event in January).
Education & Volunteer Program
  • Lead museum tours for individual visitors and group bookings.
  • Recruit, retain, and train the Docent Guild and volunteers.
  • Foster relationships with local schools, community organizations, and historical societies.
Minimum Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum two years of professional experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Proven experience in supervising employees and handling cash transactions.
  • Knowledge of the East Texas oil and gas industry and its historical significance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media management.
  • Strong time management skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to engage diverse audiences, including school groups and community organizations.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Proficiency in museum management software and standard office applications.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • 1 Full-Time Direct Reports    2 Part-Time Direct Reports
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and some evenings.
  • Must be able to work in high-stress periods with large visitor volumes.
  • Work is performed in a museum, office, and retail environment.
  • Comfortable working in an office, exhibit spaces, and public areas.
  • Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:
  • Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
     

Benefits and Perks

  • 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
  • Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
  • An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
  • Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
  • Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
  • Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
  • Compensation for this 12-month position is $45,734

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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