Vacancy Announcement
HISTORIC SITE SUPERVISOR III
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH
DAKOTA
Location: De Mores State Historic Site – Medora, North
Dakota
Salary Range: $3,200 - $3,500 per month
Closing Date: February 27, 2012
Position Number: 6468
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full Time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted: February 1, 2012
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in historic preservation, history, public
history, education, anthropology or museum studies with other related fields of
study considered.
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Two years of work experience in historic site, park, museum or
other cultural facility management which must include two years of work
experience developing interpretive and programming materials and supervision of
staff, or six years of related experience which included staff supervision.
Knowledge and experience with the operation and maintenance of historic
buildings and grounds keeping equipment helpful.
·
Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
·
High level of interpersonal skills and experience with public
relations and interpretation.
·
Self-directed and motivated, detail-oriented, goal-directed.
·
Strong computer and technology skills.
·
Valid Driver’s License
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Ability to lift and move 40 lbs.
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Preference will be given to those with a masters degree in historic
preservation, history, public history, anthropology, education, museum studies
or other related field of study and those with extensive experience maintaining
historic buildings and developing interpretive and programming materials.
Summary of Work:
Due to a staff retirement;
the State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking an historic site
supervisor for the De Mores State Historic Site located near Medora, North
Dakota. The state historic site supervisor will develop programming and
interpretive information; actively engage in public relations and
networking; manage the interpretive center; maintain four original
buildings, ruins of the meat-packing complex, four Civilian Conservation Corps
structures; and supervise staff. Administrative duties include
recruitment of regular and volunteer or supplementary program staff,
orientation, training, staff and facility management, project management,
security, record keeping, completing reports and planning documents, and museum
collections and exhibit management.
Application Procedures:
Applicants must submit a completed State of North Dakota Application for
Employment (SFN10950), along with a cover letter, resume, and names
and addresses (including phone numbers) of three professional references to:
Human Resources Director
State Historical Society of North Dakota
612 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0830
Application materials
may also be emailed to [log in to unmask]
All application
materials must be received (or postmarked) at the address above no later than
5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Application forms are
available from any Job Service location, the State Historical Society of North
Dakota or from http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html.
Reference checks,
verification of previous employment, criminal background check and/or
background checks may be conducted on applicants selected for interviews.
For more information or
assistance in the application or interview process contact Ron Warner at
701-328-2666.
Benefits Provided:
A comprehensive benefit
package that includes medical coverage, paid holidays and vacation, sick leave,
and paid retirement plan. For more information, visit http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/benefits.aspx.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employing agency does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in
employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of
the North Dakota Human Rights Act.