John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Director

Closing Date 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Hiring Range $44,860.00 - $55,000.00

Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and visionary leader to direct the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center (JPTG). The new director will oversee the site’s renovation and help develop its mission, programming, and exhibits centering on the East Raleigh-South Park National Historic District and the culture, history, and influence of African Americans in the City of Raleigh, the State of North Carolina, and the country. The JPTG Director will also oversee the South Park Heritage Trail, a pedestrian walkway through historic African American neighborhoods, opening in 2028. 

This position is responsible for all facets of curation, exhibits, operations, planning, and programs, as well as advising city wide cultural enterprises for JPTG. The JPTG Director reports directly to the Museum Section Head within the Historic Resources and Museum Program (HRM) Program. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and management support for all facets of cultural center management, including program development and maintenance, staff supervision and scheduling, administrative management, and facility operations. 
• Oversees revenue and expenditure accounts for JPTG. 
• Works closely with neighborhood and community organizations to develop programming and exhibits. 
• Reviews all programs, special events, and classes prior to implementation.
• Oversees development and distribution of marketing materials and works with universities, local organizations, and civic groups to promote programs and special events.
• Supports public/private partnerships.
• May assist the City in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations. 
• Regularly scheduled forty (40) hours per week.
• weekend and evening work is required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 
Directly supervises one (1) permanent part-time staff and as many as five (5) part-time employees, as well as volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or directly related field and up to one year of related experience may be preferred.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in museum studies, African American History, public history, Black studies, or related area or field of expertise.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience. 
• Competency in public administration, public speaking, and resource management concepts; knowledge of African American history in the US, and familiarity with Past Perfect, RecTrac, Microsoft systems software.
• Demonstrates historical and cultural knowledge of African American History and culture, as reflected in the South Park Cultural District, the East Raleigh- South Park National Historic District, and other National Register properties in Raleigh.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Project management principles.
• Modern budget practices.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In:

• Managing a project or program.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
• Monitoring project schedules, status and compliance.
• Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
• Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

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