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Heritage Manager I
Req: 52811 • Position #: 22092761 • Salary: $71,027 • Grade: SPC03 • Location: Heritage – Arkansas Art’s Council • Closing date: Open Until Filled
Job Duties
Oversee the administration of grants and contracts by reviewing requirements for funding and/or developing programs to be funded, approve and/or determine general program outline, and recommend approval/disapproval of allocated funding and determine funding sources.
Direct the activities of a professional staff through direct interaction and performance evaluations and by reviewing actions or policies recommended by subordinates.
Provide technical assistance to arts grants applicants and subgrantees in areas such as available programs, grant application procedures, and general and state regulations.
Develop and implement policies within guidelines established by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism or the Arkansas Arts Council and recommend policy changes when necessary.
Prepare and submit grant applications to the National Endowment for the Arts and prepare/budget requests and other requests to the DAH Director.
Monitor Arts Council expenditures and recommend efficiencies; make presentations to civic and cultural groups and businesses to explain programs, grant procedures, state and federal regulations, and to solicit support for the arts.
Coordinate logistics and content of quarterly advisory council meetings; compile data and prepare reports as required for legislative review; prepare financial reports, project evaluations, and activities reports.
Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs having artistic and cultural significance.
Knowledge of program administration, various arts disciplines, and grants administration and policy making procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management.
Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors.
Ability to confer with and coordinate program activities with state and federal agencies and organizations, media representatives, civic and cultural groups and businesses to ensure compliance with grant budget procedures and general and state regulations.
Ability to prepare budgets and monitor expenditures; ability to compile data and prepare reports.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related area; plus six years of experience in program development and administration, including three years in supervisory or leadership capacity.
Special Requirements
Frequent and out-of-state travel is required.
A pre-employment criminal background check is required.
Benefits This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health and life insurance and retirement.
A valid Arkansas Driver's License.
EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
Applications accepted online only: arcareers.arkansas.gov
Please visit us on the web at adpht.arkansas.gov to find out more about us.
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information
Job Series:
Museums and Archives – Competitive
Classification:
Heritage Manager I
Class Code:
RMA06C
Pay Grade:
SPC03
Salary Range:
$71,027 - $105,120
Job Summary The Heritage Manager I plays a key leadership role in the management, development, and implementation of heritage and historic preservation programs across Arkansas. This position is responsible for overseeing multiple heritage initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal preservation regulations.
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 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 historic preservation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Updated)
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex heritage programs.
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 to coordinate multiple programs, contracts, and funding sources.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to develop reports, presentations, and policy recommendations.
Ability to translate complex heritage policies and preservation guidelines into accessible information for public use.
Ability to interpret statistical data and performance metrics to assess program success.
Qualifications Summary 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.
Equal Opportunity 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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Req: 52811 • Position #: 22092761 • Salary: $71,027 • Grade: SPC03 • Location: Heritage – Arkansas Art’s Council • Closing date: Open Until Filled
Job Duties
Oversee the administration of grants and contracts by reviewing requirements for funding and/or developing programs to be funded, approve and/or determine general program outline, and recommend approval/disapproval of allocated funding and determine funding sources.
Direct the activities of a professional staff through direct interaction and performance evaluations and by reviewing actions or policies recommended by subordinates.
Provide technical assistance to arts grants applicants and subgrantees in areas such as available programs, grant application procedures, and general and state regulations.
Develop and implement policies within guidelines established by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism or the Arkansas Arts Council and recommend policy changes when necessary.
Prepare and submit grant applications to the National Endowment for the Arts and prepare/budget requests and other requests to the DAH Director.
Monitor Arts Council expenditures and recommend efficiencies; make presentations to civic and cultural groups and businesses to explain programs, grant procedures, state and federal regulations, and to solicit support for the arts.
Coordinate logistics and content of quarterly advisory council meetings; compile data and prepare reports as required for legislative review; prepare financial reports, project evaluations, and activities reports.
Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs having artistic and cultural significance.
Knowledge of program administration, various arts disciplines, and grants administration and policy making procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management.
Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors.
Ability to confer with and coordinate program activities with state and federal agencies and organizations, media representatives, civic and cultural groups and businesses to ensure compliance with grant budget procedures and general and state regulations.
Ability to prepare budgets and monitor expenditures; ability to compile data and prepare reports.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related area; plus six years of experience in program development and administration, including three years in supervisory or leadership capacity.
Special Requirements
Frequent and out-of-state travel is required.
A pre-employment criminal background check is required.
Benefits This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health and life insurance and retirement.
A valid Arkansas Driver's License.
EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
Applications accepted online only: arcareers.arkansas.gov
Please visit us on the web at adpht.arkansas.gov to find out more about us.
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information
Job Series:
Museums and Archives – Competitive
Classification:
Heritage Manager I
Class Code:
RMA06C
Pay Grade:
SPC03
Salary Range:
$71,027 - $105,120
Job Summary The Heritage Manager I plays a key leadership role in the management, development, and implementation of heritage and historic preservation programs across Arkansas. This position is responsible for overseeing multiple heritage initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal preservation regulations.
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 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 historic preservation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Updated)
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex heritage programs.
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 to coordinate multiple programs, contracts, and funding sources.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to develop reports, presentations, and policy recommendations.
Ability to translate complex heritage policies and preservation guidelines into accessible information for public use.
Ability to interpret statistical data and performance metrics to assess program success.
Qualifications Summary 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.
Equal Opportunity 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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