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Historical Society Director

The Koochiching County Historical Society in International Falls, Minnesota is accepting applications  for a full-time Director.  The society operates the Koochiching County Historical Museum and the Bronco Nagurski Museum dedicated to one of the NFL’s All Century players and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame.

International Falls, MN is one of the busiest border crossings in the United States and is adjacent to Fort Francis Canada.  Located near the boundary waters and Voyageurs National Park, the region draws tourists for outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. 

Position Summary:  The Director serves as the chief executive officer of the organization, managing the day-to-day activities and operations, directing and coordinating the work of staff and volunteers.  She/He works closely with the Board of Directors and committees while assuming the overall leadership role in guiding all administrative, fiscal, collections, exhibition, and community-oriented activities and programs.  The Director reports to the Board of Directors and is a non-voting member of the Board.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree (preferred) Bachelor’s Degree in U.S. History, American Studies, Public History, or related fields and 5-7 years as a professional in a management position in a museum or historical society preferably in the Director role.   This experience should include budgeting and staff management as well as program development. 

The successful candidate will possess:

An understanding of nonprofit finances including budgets, financial reports and investments.
An understanding of collection management and curation.
The ability to recruit, motivate and manage staff and volunteers as well as to facilitate Board interactions and planning.
Excellent written and verbal skills including public speaking.
An understanding of standard computer software including MS Word and Excel and collections management programs.
The ability to plan, design and oversee fund raising campaigns and grant applications.
The ability to develop strong community relations
Experience exhibition planning, development and construction.
The ability to design educational programs and working with youth
A network of connections within the history, museum and related fields.

General Responsibilities:

Be the public face of the Society.
Work with the Board of Directors and each of the committees to assure the mission, vision and financial goals of the Society are consistently met through activities and programs.
Prepare all materials for Board of Director meetings and maintains all official records and documents to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Work with the appropriate committees to assure financial and membership growth and fund raising strategies. 
Prepare budgets for presentation to the Board of Directors and ensure that the organization operates within those budget guidelines.
Communicate with members and the public through newsletters, press releases, the Society’s website, and various electronic and social media.
Be responsible for employing, controlling, compensating and discharging ao all employees and volunteer personnel.
Develop educational and entertaining programs and exhibits.
Become well versed in the history of Koochiching County and the surrounding regions of north central Minnesota and northwestern Ontario, Canada.
Be proficient in operations of the museum store and other income generating activities.

The successful candidate must have the ability to lift 40 lbs., climb stairs, and obtain a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

To apply, forward resume to:
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Or mail resume to:
Director
Koochiching County Historical Society
214 6th Avenue
International Falls, MN 5664
(218)283-4316

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