Economic Development Department - Heritage Tourism Specialist, Senior

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, historic preservation, history, fine arts, anthropology, architecture, archaeology, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience working in a museum, historic site, or educational setting;

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, historic preservation, history, fine arts, anthropology, architecture, archaeology, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience working in a museum, historic site, or educational setting;

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Bachelor’s Degree

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Have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Provides day-to-day operational and programmatic leadership for the Museum section, coordinating activities, priorities, schedules, resources, and services to ensure effective and consistent museum operations;

Provides direction, guidance, training, and coordination to assigned staff, volunteers, interns, and temporary personnel supporting Museum section activities;

Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of Museum section programs, exhibitions, educational activities, public events, tours, interpretive activities, and visitor experiences, including schedules, resources, logistics, and operational requirements, in accordance with approved plans, County policies, preservation practices, and Texas Historical Commission (THC) standards;

Coordinates the care, documentation, inventory, storage, handling, movement, and preservation of museum collections in accordance with established museum practices, preservation standards, and County procedures;

Coordinates the development, installation, modification, maintenance, and removal of permanent and temporary exhibits, including interpretive content, exhibit materials, displays, schedules, and logistical requirements;

Monitors museum operations, program participation, visitor feedback, and other performance information and prepares reports or recommendations to support continuous improvement of Museum section programs and services;

Develops and maintains working relationships and coordinates with Heritage Tourism staff, schools, universities, museums, historical and preservation organizations, tourism organizations, community organizations, and other partners to expand educational, cultural, Museum, and visitor programming and promote awareness of County historical and cultural resources;

Monitors museum facilities, galleries, exhibits, and public spaces to identify operational, preservation, safety, maintenance, and visitor-service needs and coordinates appropriate corrective actions;

Conducts and coordinates historical research and develops or reviews interpretive content for exhibits, tours, educational programs, publications, and other public-facing Museum materials to ensure historical accuracy and consistency with approved interpretive standards;

Conducts guided tours and interpretive programs for tourists, school groups, community organizations, and the general public, including walking tours, driving tours, and special interpretive experiences highlighting the history of El Paso County;

Presents historically accurate content aligned with approved interpretive…