Site Coordinator

For Cape Henry Lighthouse

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Preservation Services and in coordination with the Education Coordinator, the Site Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the site and staff, preservation of the structures and grounds, interpretation of the entire site, promotion of the site in the community, and successful performance of the museum store.

This is a full-time year round position that will require weekend work. It also requires supervision of the interpretive staff on site, including hiring and firing decisions, close coordination with statewide staff in the Richmond office, operation of a wide range of electronic communication and data collection methodology, and coordination with the military surrounding the site.

Duties of the position include:

 Monitoring the historic structure as well as all support structures on the property. This

includes attending to the appearance of the grounds, stairs, walls, etc. and notifying

the Director of Preservation Services of any maintenance needs of the site.

 Following all of the procedures and policies of Preservation Virginia including those

for maintenance, preservation, care of collections, care of live animals, disaster

preparedness, filming, facilities use etc.

 Ensuring proper and accurate interpretation at the property by recruiting and

selecting, training, evaluating, and monitoring interpretive staff. All staff, including

those with primary duty in the Museum Store, are considered interpretive staff and

must be fully knowledgeable of the history and significance of the site.

 Scheduling and supervising the interpretive staff (paid or volunteer).

 Coordinating customer service training for all staff

 Performing annual evaluations of interpretive staff

 Ensuring compliance with the Employee Manual and that employee records are

current and complete and have been forwarded to the Finance Office

 Ensuring compliance with financial and accounting policies at Cape Henry to ensure

adequate security and control of monetary and inventory assets maintained at the site

to prevent loss, theft or misuse of those assets.

 Promoting and ensuring promotion by interpretive staff of membership and gift card

programs to reach the stated goals of the site.

 Preparing weekly and monthly reports concerning number of visitors, ticket sales, gift

shop receipts, and other income generated by the property, using Excel template

worksheets and e-mail communications from the site and according to the schedule

set by the Finance Office.

 Managing site operations to ensure budgeted goals for expenses, as well as

admissions and retail sales are achieved annually.

 Work with the Finance Office, or designated Inventory Manager, to order retail

merchandise and as a resource for product mix to improve retail sales and maintain

reasonable inventory levels.

 Acting as liaison with related organizations in the region, including the military, the

City of Virginia Beach, tourism organizations, historical and cultural attractions, etc.

 Attend training and informational meetings in the Richmond office or at such

locations as may be determined. This includes participating by conference call in

regular staff meetings as scheduled.

 Performing other duties as required by the position or as assigned by the supervisor.

How to Apply for this Position:

 Electronic submissions are preferred, please email resumes and/or letters of

recommendation to Louis Malon, Director of Preservation Services at

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 If sending by regular mail, send to Louis Malon, Preservation Virginia, 204 W

Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220

 Applicants should demonstrate three years successful management experience in

a museum or historic site setting

 College degree required, advanced studies or masters degree a plus

 Success in the position requires physical exertion including ability to climb 191

steps from parking lot to top of lighthouse several times a day and conducting

hour long outdoor walking tours of Fort Story

 Successful applicant must be able to receive contractor status from US Military

 Please include three references with resumes or applications