Operations Director | Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site

Rancho Los Cerritos is a national, state and locally recognized museum and historical site located in beautiful Long Beach, CA. Our vision is to cultivate an inclusive and sustainable world by exploring the historic connections between people and Rancho Los Cerritos and our mission is to honor diverse perspectives, enrich collaborative conversations, and inspire broader understanding through stewardship of Rancho Los Cerritos’ natural and cultural history.

We teach about the history of the area, archaeology and other topics through school tours, special events, concerts and other youth and family programs such as bilingual Storytime.

The Operations Director will work as part of a collaborative administrative leadership team tasked to run many aspects of the Rancho, from day-to-day site use to long term site goals. The Operations Director supervises the operations of the site including overseeing all major projects. The Operations Director is also responsible for day-to-day HR tasks, compliance, and staff management policies. The Operations Director takes short-, medium- and long- term site and operations goals into consideration with every decision and is excited about creatively and sustainably managing Rancho operations on a tight budget.

The Director has four direct reports and helps the Executive Director support the entire staff of fourteen.

This is an exempt position and the salary range is $85,000 to $95,000, dependent on experience. This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Details of the schedule will be determined once a candidate has been selected.

• Leads the day-to-day operations of the historic site, working closely with the Facilities Supervisor, Horticulturalist, the Interpretation Team, and the Site Use staff to ensure the historic site is appropriately staffed, resourced, and secured for ongoing visitor and staff needs.
• Project manager for all major operations projects and reports to the Executive Director on all project activities.
• Directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with governmental regulations and best practices.
• Oversees the general maintenance and repairs of the historic site facilities and grounds with Facilities Supervisor, Horticulturalist and the Education and Public Programs Manager.
• Oversees onsite IT staff and IT consultants.
• Implements and trains staff on emergency preparedness plans and ongoing preventative maintenance programs for security, fire/life safety, and all mechanical systems. Updates, and if necessary, creates Injury & Illness Prevention Plan, Emergency Response & Recovery Plan, and other safety plans.
• Supports the Executive Director in the creation of the site’s annual report.

• Works with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• Partners with Human Resources Consultant and Bookkeeper in the administration of relevant disciplines to include talent management, employee relations, employee engagement, employee compensation and benefits, performance management, learning/development opportunities to attract and retain talent.
• Ensures the Employee Handbook is kept up to date and keeps employees informed of changes.
• Works with the Executive Director to coordinate performance review process and makes recommendations for merit increases to the Executive Director.
• Works with Executive Director to plan and coordinate regular staff meetings.
• Assists the Executive Director in the creation of the annual budget for Board approval.
• Maintains, approves, and…