Superintendent
State Historical Society of North Dakota


The State Historical Society of North Dakota seeks applicants for the
position of Superintendent (chief administrative and executive officer) who
possess the vision, executive leadership, and management skills to guide the
Historical Society and its AAM accredited museum.  The individual must have
an energetic, dynamic, creative personality and be able to clearly
articulate the Society's vision with enthusiasm and conviction.

Qualified applicants must possess a minimum of a masters degree in one of
the following disciplines: history, anthropology, museum studies, museum
education, archives/archival management, library science, architectural
history, historic preservation, or public administration.  Applicants must
also possess a minimum of 10 years senior level management experience with
an historical society or other multi-faceted cultural institution.  Minimum
qualifications also require demonstrated leadership accomplishments,
marketing/strategic planning and fund raising experience, along with
organizational skills.  Preference will be given for experience with large
and complex governmental or other not-for-profit organizations, experience
with the legislative process,  experience with budget development and
management, and experience with, and knowledge of, the State Historic
Preservation Officer's role in historic preservation.

The Superintendent is responsible for the administration of policies set by
the State Historical Board and reports directly to the Board; serves as
North Dakota State Historic Preservation Officer; oversees the
implementation of all programs and day-to-day business operations, and
manages the society to attain established goals and objectives.  Agency
information is available from the internet  at http://discovernd.com.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes an excellent
benefit package.  Application materials must be received no later than
5:00pm June 8, 2001, and must include a cover letter outlining experience,
dates of employment, levels of responsibilities, and time involved for each.
 Send letter of application, resume, salary requirements and names,
addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to:

Search Committee
State Historical Society of ND
612 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
(701) 328-2666


 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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