The following job opening has been announced today, January 30, 1997. Please respond to the address below, not to me directly. JOB OPENING: Superintendent State Historical Society of North Dakota The State Historical Society of North Dakota (State Historical Board) seeks applicants for the position of Superintendent (Director) who possess the vision, executive leadership and management skills to guide the Historical Society and its AAM accredited museum into the 21st century. The individual must be an energetic, dynamic, creative personality who can clearly articulate the Society's vision with enthusiasm and conviction. Qualified applicants must possess a minimum of a masters degree in one of the following disciplines: history, anthropology, museum studies, archives/archival management, library science, architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, or public administration. Applicants must also possess demonstrated senior level management experience with an historical society or other multifaceted cultural institution. Minimum qualifications also require demonstrated leadership accomplishments in research, marketing/strategic planning and fund raising experience, along with organizational skills. Preference will be given for experience with large and complex governmental or other not for profit organizations, experience with the legislative process and experience with budget development and management. The Superintendent is responsible for the administration of policies set by the State Historical Board and reports directly to the Board; serves as North Dakota State Historic Preservation Officer; oversees the implementation of all programs and day-to-day business operations, and manages the Society to attain established goals and objectives. Agency information is available from the internet at www.state.nd.us/hist. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefit package. Application material must be received no later than April 1, 1998, and must include dates of employment, levels of responsibilities, and time involved for each. Send letter of application, resume, salary requirements and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Search Committee State Historical Society of ND (State Historical Board) 612 E Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, North Dakota 58505 (701)-328-2666 We area an Equal Opportunity Employer