Program Manager

Program Manager - (25142788)MTHS invites applications for the position of Museum Program Manager. The Museum Program preserves and manages the Society’s extensive collection of art and artifacts, including historical, ethnographic, and archaeological items. Program staff catalog objects, implement preventive preservation practices, and coordinate conservation efforts. The program develops exhibitions, manages a statewide loan program for other museums, and provides training for peer institutions. It also oversees the care of artworks in the State Capitol and Capitol Complex, administers the Original Governor’s Mansion, and offers research support related to the collections. The Museum Program consists of a team of 11.75FTE curators, registrars, exhibit design and fabrication staff, and administrative staff. The Museum Program Manager is part of the MTHS Leadership team and assists the MTHS Director in reviewing, promoting, and planning for MTHS. Learn more: https://mths.mt.gov/Museum/ Representative DutiesDirect and manage operational activities for the program, including hiring staff, allocating resources, overseeing program performance, and managing projects. Determine program goals within broad outlines provided by leadership and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals. Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the program and its activities. Conduct research in field of expertise and prepare project proposals for the program. Represent the program at the direction of leadership at meetings and public forums, contract negotiations, to external constituencies, and with other agencies. Approve and review expenditures within authorized limits and prepare financial reports. Coordinate and integrate subprograms, operations, and activities for the program. May seek and solicit outside funding sources for a program and its projects, such as grants, donations, or other funding sources. EducationMaster’s degree in museum studies, public history, history, or a related field. ExperienceFive years of dedicated job-related experience, including supervisory experience Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted Minimum Physical/Mental RequirementsMay need to work at a computer daily for 8 or more hours at a time. Fluctuation in workload may require more than a 40-hour work week. Work during legislative sessions may be stressful. Frequent interaction with entities and individuals such as the public, other state agencies, tribal and local governments, federal government, legislators, contracting firms. Travel may be required. Hours Of OperationThe Montana Heritage Center operates seven days a week: Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Montana Heritage Center is open holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas.As an employee of the Montana Historical Society your work hours may fall outside the regular Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.Salary: $94,234.40 - 94,234.40 YearlyTelework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-TimeJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 5 % of the TimePrimary Location: HelenaAgency: Montana Historical Society Union: 000 - NonePosting Date: Nov 28, 2025, 6:20:54 PMClosing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Dec 21, 2025, 6:59:00 AMRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name: Beth Strandberg | Contact Email: Beth.Strandberg2@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 4064442697 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.