*HISTORIC RESOURCES SPECIALIST I*
*MUSEUM DIVISION*
*SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR -- WELTY HOUSE MUSEUM*
Apply for this position online at www.mspb.ms.gov . For more information
contact (601) 576-6866.
*ANNUAL SALARY: $29,500.00*
*DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: April 8, 2013*
The Eudora Welty House (EWH) is one the nation's most intact literary
homes and is administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and
History. Its mission is to educate the public about the importance of
Welty's literary legacy, thereby encouraging the love of reading and
literature in others, to develop an appreciation for the arts, and to
inspire the creative endeavors of future artists and writers.
The Special Projects Coordinator implements and administers the
volunteer program for the Eudora Welty House and Garden, manages the
site's gift shop, and assists in other special projects at the
discretion of the director. Incumbent works under the general
supervision of the director; however, incumbent may have supervisory
responsibilities in their section.
*Essential Functions and Skills*
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Manages the Welty House docent and garden volunteer programs;
recruits, trains, evaluates, schedules and supervises volunteers.
2. Works directly with the Department's Volunteer Services
Administrator on volunteer recruitment and reporting matters.
3. Schedules and processes all group tours and serves as the primary
contact for such; arranges for additional volunteer or staff
assistance as necessary.
4. Develops and implements docent enrichment programs in conjunction
with the director and the Welty Scholar-in-Residence at Millsaps
College.
5. Works with staff and the Welty Scholar in Residence to review and
revise the docent manual as necessary.
6. Conducts research and presents programs and/or develops exhibits as
requested, or on a rotating basis.
7. Oversees and manages the daily operations of the Welty House gift
shop including its Point of Sale (POS) system, generates new ideas
and products for sale, and maintains all record keeping for such.
8. Assists with the daily operations of the Eudora Welty House and the
E. W. Education and Visitors Center.
9. The incumbent must have experience in a public service environment
working with a diverse pool of volunteers. Developing and
maintaining effective communications with volunteers and staff and
strong organizational skills are crucial.
*Education must meet the following criteria:*
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
in American or Southern Studies, Communications or Public Relations,
English, History, Museum Studies, or Public History.
* Preferred qualification include one year of work experience in
volunteer management within an academic institution, historical
organization or agency, museum or other professional organization.
Applicants are encouraged to submit by attachment a separate cover
letter and resume in addition to the required materials posted to the MSPB.
MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Stacey K. Everett
Director of Education
Museum Division
MDAH
PO Box 571
Jackson, MS 39205
Telephone: 601-576-6932
Facsimile: 601-576-6815
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