A Western Division Chief is a senior administrator responsible for overseeing a group of historic sites and museums located in western Pennsylvania. The position operates above individual site administrators and serves as a link between local properties and the central leadership of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum CommissionThe Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the state agency that stewards the U.S. Brig Niagara and Erie Maritime Museum. The PHMC is responsible for the collect....
Typical responsibilities include supervising site administrators, coordinating budgets and personnel matters, implementing agency policies, reviewing operational and programming decisions, and providing administrative direction on facilities, collections, volunteers, partnerships, and major projects.
For sites within the western division, including the Erie Maritime MuseumThe Erie Maritime Museum (EMM) is a cultural institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the region's maritime heritage. Established in 1997, ... and the U.S. Brig Niagara, the division chief holds significant administrative authority.