The following job opening has been announced today,
     January 30, 1997.  Please respond to the address below,
     not to me directly.


     JOB OPENING:

     Superintendent
     State Historical Society of North Dakota

     The State Historical Society of North Dakota (State
     Historical Board) seeks applicants for the position of
     Superintendent (Director) who possess the vision,
     executive leadership and management skills to guide the
     Historical Society and its AAM accredited museum into
     the 21st century.  The individual must be an energetic,
     dynamic, creative personality who can 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,
     archives/archival management, library science,
     architectural history, architecture, historic
     preservation, or public administration.  Applicants
     must also possess demonstrated senior level management
     experience with an historical society or other
     multifaceted cultural institution.  Minimum
     qualifications also require  demonstrated leadership
     accomplishments in research, 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 and experience with budget
     development and management.  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 www.state.nd.us/hist.  Salary will be
     commensurate with experience and includes an excellent
     benefit package.  Application material must be received
     no later than April 1, 1998, and must include 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 references  to:

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

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