Please send responses or questions to the name and number listed at the bottom of this advertisment. I am only the messenger. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS The Minnesota Historical Society's Historic Sites Department seeks a Program Associate, Marketing and Communications, to coordinate the marketing of historic sites, manage many of the communications from the central office, and coordinate or facilitate other departmental programs or initiatives such as special events and accessibility. This is a full-time, regular position located at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, MN. SUMMARY OF WORK: Major responsibilities include: 1) coordinate marketing and promotion efforts for the network of historic sites with historic sites and public relations and marketing staff; 2) coordinate departmental marketing efforts with a variety of program initiatives to ensure that the department's goals and objectives are compatible and coherent, and monitor the success of these efforts; 3) ensure that departmental programs are accessible to the widest possible audience; 4) create professional and timely communications tools to disseminate information from and within the historic sites department so that staff and non-staff are well-informed about the department's and Society's programs; 5) perform duties of the department's computer coordinator through liaison work with other MHS departments and departmental staff; and 6) perform related work as apparent or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * BA or equivalent in history, education, history museum studies, or related field with commensurate knowledge and understanding of United States history and culture, plus 3-4 years experience working in public history, with a general knowledge of general museum and historic site management issues and professional standards. * Knowledge of effective marketing and public relations techniques for history programs. * Experience promoting public programs. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Ability to edit text for clarity and accuracy. * Conceptual, planning, and organizational ability. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: * MA or equivalent in history, education, history museum studies, or related field with commensurate knowledge and understanding of United States history and culture plus 1-2 years experience working in public history, with knowledge of with a knowledge of general museum and historic site management issues and professional standards. * Extensive knowledge and experience with programs at historic sites, especially special events planning and execution. * Experience working with accessibility issues, and knowledge of current standards in the field. * Knowledge of information technology issues and how they can be applied to the work of the Society, including knowledge of the world wide web and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Publisher software applications. * Highly developed administrative skills, and experience in project management. SALARY: $ 2,391 monthly minimum APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 1998 TO APPLY: To request a job announcement, call (612) 296-0542. Please send a letter of application describing qualifications, resume, three professional references, and completed application form to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, Program Associate, Marketing and Communications position, 345 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102. Applications must be postmarked by the January 31, 1998 deadline. EEO/AA