Regional History Museum Administrator

State of North Carolina

Administrative role supporting the Director of Regional History Museums and managing the Mountain Gateway Museum. Overseeing budget management, compliance, and staff supervision in museum operations.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeOld Fort • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,221 - $66,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This Administrative position provides the Director of Regional History Museums (DRHM) vital support in the management of the Mountain Gateway Museum.
Responsibilities involve overseeing interpretation of and ensuring compliance with, all applicable Local, State, Federal, Departmental, Divisional, and professional regulations;
Budget management, inventory control, and purchasing;
Supervision of personnel;
Security and safety of buildings, staff, and collections;
Analyzing and solving technical problems;
Recommending formulation or revision of policies and procedures;
Advising on allocation of funds and effectiveness of operations;
Frequent public contacts and attendance at meetings, and generally, promoting the Mountain Gateway Museum.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in History, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Management, Education, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution AND four years of progressively responsible experience in planning, directing, and managing all aspects of a business, governmental program, a museum, or a public historical program or institution; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in dealing with the public in written and verbal form.
Experience with budgets and policy/procedures implementation and development.
Management experience with staff and/or volunteers.
Experience in museums or cultural institution.
Proficient in computer skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementinventory controlpolicy developmenttechnical problem solvingcompliance managementpublic relationsstaff supervisionsafety managementmuseum managementprogram management

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingadvisory skillspublic speakingcollaborationcustomer service

Certifications

Master's degree