*Historic Resources Specialist I*

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*MUSEUM DIVISION*

*EXHIBITS SECTION*

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*STARTING ANNUAL SALARY:$29,500.00 PLUS BENEFITS*

*DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS:August 11, 2015*

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/To apply for this position, please go to the State Personnel Board 
website at _www.spb.state.ms.us_, and submit an e-application, or call 
601/576-6865 to request an application./**

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The Museum Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and 
History (MDAH) seeks a Historic Resources Specialist I to serve as an 
exhibits specialist.The position involves work that is highly 
professional in nature and held to high standards.Duties include the 
design and fabrication of exhibit components and artifact mounts, as 
well as researching, writing, and editing museum text.Incumbents work 
under the general supervision of the Director of Exhibits; however, 
incumbents may also work with the collections section to prepare storage 
mounts, as well as assist with the preservation and management of the 
museum’s collections.The incumbent must be creative, have a working 
knowledge of power tool operation and construction techniques, be able 
to work as part of a team with the ability to multi-task, and be willing 
to learn new techniques.The position requires a degree in graphic 
design, museum studies, history, or a related field. Experience in 
exhibit design and production is preferred.Knowledge of computer 
programs such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop 
is a plus.

*Education and experience must meet one of the following criteria:*

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  * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or
    university, in graphic design, museum studies, history or a related
    field.

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MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**


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