Under direction of the Senior Vice President for Planning & Projects and in close
collaboration with the President & CEO, this position is responsible for coordinating the planning, design, development, and funding of the Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park (SDC). This project is a multiyear, multiphase SNHA-led initiative to redevelop the historic Mifflin house and farm near the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville, PA as a new gateway visitor destination for our two-county State and National Heritage Area.
The site includes 90 acres of scenic and historic landscape and buildings associated with important Underground Railroad and Civil War history. The SDC Project Leader will work with SNHA’s leadership team, Board of Directors, SDC Task Force, community stakeholders, funders, consultants, and contractors to ensure the project is designed, funded, and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

▪ Engage in senior-level decision-making with President & CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors to Oversee all aspects of development for the Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park project.
▪ Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, work plans, and project meetings.
▪ Coordinate local, state, and federal grant administration and compliance for the project.
▪ Manage SDC Task Force, including meetings, communications, and engagement.
▪ Coordinate with funders, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure project objectives are met.
▪ Oversee development of a Master Plan & Interpretive Framework for the project with consultants.
▪ Ensure that all necessary permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements are obtained.
▪ Manage project design, permitting, and construction, including selection of consultants and monitoring of project activities for contract compliance.
▪ Develop and execute a community outreach and engagement strategy for the project.
▪ Support and participate in fundraising activities for the project.
▪ Manage development of interpretive exhibits, programs, and educational materials associated with the project.
▪ Oversee development of a long-term stewardship plan for project facilities.
▪ Manage project files and evaluation, including visitor feedback and impact on the community.
▪ Provide support for other major SNHA development projects as needed.

▪ B.A. in related field, such as urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, engineering, project management, or cultural resources management.
▪ Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably with museum, heritage, or park projects.
▪ Experience with construction management and procurement processes.
▪ Knowledge of heritage preservation, interpretive design, and exhibit development preferred.
▪ Experience managing projects funded with federal and state grants, preferably including Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) awards.
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
▪ Ability to work independently and directly with Board members and community leaders.
▪ Integrity, honesty, reliability, and dedication to the mission of SNHA.
▪ Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
▪ Flexibility, professional manner, cultural sensitivity, and friendly, problem-solving personality.
▪ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
▪ Ability to assist with general office duties, events, and programs when needed, including set-up and moving of furniture and equipment and lifting of materials of varying weights and quantities.
▪ Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and ability to travel using own vehicle.