History Nebraska is seeking a dynamic and visitor-focused individual to serve as Historic Site Manager, who will oversee the daily operations of the Fort Robinson History Center. As a member of the Historic Sites team, this position is accountable for interpretation, education (both on-site and digital), and coordination of special events and activities related to the site. The Historic Site Manager is to promote History Nebraska’s mission by sharing the impactful histories of Fort Robinson with the community and across the state.
Fort Robinson State Historical Site near Crawford, Nebraska, is one of the most significant places of the American West. It saw the creation of the Red Cloud agency, the death of Crazy Horse, the deployment of Buffalo Soldiers, a German POW camp, a WWII dog training program, and much more. The grounds include 14 historic structures inside a visually stunning state park and National Historic Landmark.
History Nebraska is a statewide educational institution that connects people to the past through its library and research center, conservation facility, interpretive sites, and the state archeology and historic preservation offices. History Nebraska’s objective is to become the most engaging and relevant state historical society in the nation.
Our five core values are:
We Do It Better Every Time. We are always looking to improve. When we fail, we know why and learn from it.
We Have Each Other’s Back. We work in groups. We candidly support one another for the betterment of the organization.
We Own It. If we say we are going to do something, we do our best to get it done.
We Are Curious. We never stop learning, and we encourage curiosity in others.
We Are Inclusive. We seek multiple perspectives and value the uniqueness of each individual.
Examples of Work
- Manages the daily operations of the site, including but not limited to opening and closing procedures, ordering supplies, ensuring the building is visitor-ready and communicating needs to appropriate staff.
- Plans, organizes and executes activities at the historic site.
- Serves as liaison with the community and builds new relations statewide.
- Participates as a member of several process teams in planning and implementing a quality visitor experience.
- Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers and seasonal staff.
- Supervises and collaborates with onsite maintenance to ensure the preservation and safety of our facilities.
- Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: helping other departments, participating in interdepartmental committees and working groups; participating in community outreach events.
