The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) seeks applicants for a Manager of Programs to provide professional administration and management of the operations and programs of the Historic Sites & Museums division. This position supervises the division’s site managers and directors; directs the division’s interpretive planning, research and development to create innovative new directions; assists and directs staff with management of human resources; and fosters communication between the sites and the institution. The position also works with a variety of MHS personnel to develop divisional and institutional policies that will help the Society meet its long- and short-range goals; in particular, it is part of a historic sites central management team that coordinates the common activities of the division. This is a full-time, regular position (2,088 annual hours) located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN.
Summary of Work: Responsibilities include: 1) develops and promotes public education programs within and between each site in the division. Ensures that each site offers high quality and financially sustainable programs within divisional/ institutional frameworks, and developed specifically for a wide variety of audiences and learning styles; 2) provides administrative leadership for staff to ensure the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Society, the division, and the individual sites; 3) supports historic site operations so that operations and program priorities are aligned, and so each site operates effectively within institutional and divisional guidelines; 4) manages and supports the development of human resources within the division; and 5) builds community support for historic sites and museums.
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.A. in history, museum studies, education, or a related field, plus 8 years program experience or equivalent OR an advanced degree plus 6 years program experience or equivalent.
• 5 years advanced, and progressively more complex, professional experience in museum or historic sites management and program development.
• Experience integrating program development with human resource, financial, and building management.
• 2 years experience supervising professional staff.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including ability to serve on teams and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience creating networks and connections among a widely dispersed staff and within local communities.
• Experience using information technology to improve communication and work processes.
• Must be willing to travel to multiple locations.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Highly developed project management skills.
• M.A. in history, museum studies, education, or a related field.
• Experience supervising staff in multiple locations.
• Business/entrepreneurial experience, and/or knowledge of how to grow earned income.
• Experience with development work and writing grants.
Salary: $5,269 monthly minimum.
Application Deadline: Applications received or post-marked by March 9, 2012 will be considered first, position open until filled.
To Apply: Send an MHS application, cover letter, and resume to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, #934 Manager of Programs position, 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul MN 55102. To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested materials. If you fail to do this, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be returned. If submitting materials for more than one position, provide an MHS application, cover letter and resume for each position. Applicants who are offered employment will be subject to passing a background check as a condition of employment. For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MHS Job Line 651-259-3181. EEO
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