(MUSEUM DIVISION, MISSISSIPPI
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY)
(Work week from Tuesday –
Saturday, and occasional after-hours work)
(39 hours per week)
STARTING HOURLY RATE PLUS BENEFITS: $13.03
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING
APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY,
AUGUST 7, 2009
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN A MUSEUM SETTING
To apply for this position,
please call 601-576-6865 to request an application.
or submit a resume’ to:
Mississippi Department of Archives and
History,
Attn: Human Resources Office,
P.O. Box 571
Jackson, MS 39205
or e-mail your resume’ to:
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This is professional work that
involves thorough research, interpretation, preservation and the
presentation
of Mississippi’s history and the
history of
the Manship
House Museum. Duties
and responsibilities include serving
as front desk receptionist, conducting tours of the Museum, development
and
presentation of educational programs for school and adult groups,
development
and coordination of public events and programs, and development of
museum
outreach programs. The work involves
independent decision making under the general supervision of a director. The position requires integrity, honesty, a
commitment to quality public service, self management and interpersonal
skills,
and strong communication and public relation skills. Experience
in a museum setting, historical
research, and public programming is preferred.
Education and experience must
meet one of the
following criteria:
- Master’s
Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- Bachelor’s
Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and one (1)
year of related experience
- Related
education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis
MDAH is an Equal
Opportunity
Employer.
July 23, 2009