Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Historical Society of Cheshire County (HSCC) | Keene, NH
Full-Time | Salary: $48,000 - $52,000

The Historical Society of Cheshire County is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day business operations of our regional history museum. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys balancing financial administration, visitor services, office management, and team coordination while supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to preserving and sharing local history.

 Job Duties

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, vendor payments, deposits, and financial recordkeeping.

• Oversee office operations, records management, supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.

• Coordinate IT resources, onboarding activities, and administrative systems.

• Supervise, schedule, and support visitor services staff and volunteers.

• Process memberships and donations and assist with development and fundraising activities.

• Coordinate facility rentals, event registrations, and visitor inquiries.

• Manage museum store operations, inventory, vendor relationships, and sales initiatives.

• Provide administrative support to leadership and participate in staff and committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of office management, operations, or administrative experience.

• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and basic bookkeeping; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead staff and volunteers.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Experience with retail point-of-sale systems, Eventbrite, or similar platforms is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $48,000 - $52,000.

• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to local history and community engagement.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Meaningful role with diverse responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

• Benefits package available in accordance with HSCC policies including PTO, paid holidays, paid volunteer hours, museum store discount, 3% match on retirement contributions made through HSCC, and a stipend towards health insurance if using the NH Center for Nonprofits medical plan. 

Join a passionate team preserving and sharing the rich history of Cheshire County while making a meaningful impact in the Monadnock Region community.