Teams at Ruchman and Associates, Inc.

Leads contractor-provided staffing and daily operations for the National Coast Guard Museum. Oversees personnel, scheduling, quality control, visitor and volunteer services, education, IT/AV, exhibit and event support. Acts as the contractor’s government liaison, manages invoicing, labor costs, performance records, communications, procedures, and policy implementation. Requires substantial museum or cultural institution leadership experience, budget and personnel management, operational knowledge, and the ability to translate strategic plans into annual work plans and KPIs.

Provide systems administration and technical support for museum networks, gallery and theater systems, public connectivity, visitor portals, backups, user access, cloud platforms, and event technology. Troubleshoot hardware and digital exhibits, maintain secure network isolation, support live streaming and lighting controls, and comply with Coast Guard cybersecurity and access-control procedures.

Manages daily educational programming at the National Coast Guard Museum, including K-12 and adult sessions, field trips, STEM and history activities, volunteer coordination, staff supervision, safety, inventory, scheduling, and quality control. The role translates curriculum frameworks such as NGSS into hands-on museum lessons and supports mobile education initiatives for diverse and remote school groups.