I am posting this on behalf of the Mississippi Department of Archives
and History. If you have any questions, please contact our personnel
office at 601-576-6866.
WINTERVILLE MOUNDS – SITE DIRECTOR
GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $34,493.50 PLUS BENEFITS
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: June 16, 2006
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, (MDAH), seeks
applications for the position of site director of the Winterville
Mounds, a National Historic Landmark north of Greenville, Mississippi.
Winterville is a major archaeological mound site with tremendous
potential as an educational facility. The director is responsible for
the overall management of the 41-acre property, which includes
prehistoric ceremonial mounds and a museum. The successful candidate
reports to the director of the Historic Properties Division and
supervises a staff of four, including an archaeologist and a historian
charged with the development of educational programs for school and
adult groups, and public events. The director must be sensitive to
Native American issues, including NAGPRA, and serves as the MDAH public
relations liaison with the Greenville community. Additional
responsibilities include annual budget preparation and oversight,
long-range planning, fund-raising, and the preservation of the site’s
archaeological features. Resume deadline June 16, 2006.
Experience and education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an
accredited four-year college or university in museum studies, historic
site management, history or a related field and five years related
experience including one year of supervisory experience. Must have
strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, ability to direct
and motivate staff, excellent community relations skills, verbal and
written communication skills.
Send (no email or fax) resume, salary history, and three letters of
reference to: Clara McKinnon, Director of Human Resources, Mississippi
Department of Archives and History, P. O. Box 571, Jackson, MS
39205-0571 by June 16, 2006.
MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is responsible for
collecting, preserving, and making available all materials impacting
upon Mississippi's pre-history, history, up to the current day, and for
educating interested persons about the archives and collections. There
are 172 positions within the Department with the Archives and Library
Division, Historic Preservation Division, Museum Division, Records
Management Division, and Local Government Records Office located in
Jackson, Mississippi. The Historic Properties Division has interpreted
sites at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, Historic Jefferson
College, and the Winterville Mounds.
As a State department, we offer retirement, health insurance, life
insurance, and a generous personal and major medical leave package.
MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AASLH/AAM Career Center MDAH description and requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in
museum studies, historic site management, history, or a related field
and five years related experience including one year of supervisory
experience. Must have strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills,
ability to direct and motivate staff, excellent community relations
skills, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills, ability to direct and
motivate staff, excellent community relations skills, verbal and written
communication skills.
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