I am posting this on behalf of the Mississippi Department of Archives 
and History. If you have any questions, please contact our personnel 
office at 601-576-6866.


WINTERVILLE MOUNDS – SITE DIRECTOR

GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $34,493.50 PLUS BENEFITS

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: June 16, 2006

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, (MDAH), seeks 
applications for the position of site director of the Winterville 
Mounds, a National Historic Landmark north of Greenville, Mississippi. 
Winterville is a major archaeological mound site with tremendous 
potential as an educational facility. The director is responsible for 
the overall management of the 41-acre property, which includes 
prehistoric ceremonial mounds and a museum. The successful candidate 
reports to the director of the Historic Properties Division and 
supervises a staff of four, including an archaeologist and a historian 
charged with the development of educational programs for school and 
adult groups, and public events. The director must be sensitive to 
Native American issues, including NAGPRA, and serves as the MDAH public 
relations liaison with the Greenville community. Additional 
responsibilities include annual budget preparation and oversight, 
long-range planning, fund-raising, and the preservation of the site’s 
archaeological features. Resume deadline June 16, 2006.

Experience and education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an 
accredited four-year college or university in museum studies, historic 
site management, history or a related field and five years related 
experience including one year of supervisory experience. Must have 
strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, ability to direct 
and motivate staff, excellent community relations skills, verbal and 
written communication skills.

Send (no email or fax) resume, salary history, and three letters of 
reference to: Clara McKinnon, Director of Human Resources, Mississippi 
Department of Archives and History, P. O. Box 571, Jackson, MS 
39205-0571 by June 16, 2006.


MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Mississippi Department of Archives and History

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is responsible for 
collecting, preserving, and making available all materials impacting 
upon Mississippi's pre-history, history, up to the current day, and for 
educating interested persons about the archives and collections. There 
are 172 positions within the Department with the Archives and Library 
Division, Historic Preservation Division, Museum Division, Records 
Management Division, and Local Government Records Office located in 
Jackson, Mississippi. The Historic Properties Division has interpreted 
sites at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, Historic Jefferson 
College, and the Winterville Mounds.

As a State department, we offer retirement, health insurance, life 
insurance, and a generous personal and major medical leave package.

MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AASLH/AAM Career Center MDAH description and requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in 
museum studies, historic site management, history, or a related field 
and five years related experience including one year of supervisory 
experience. Must have strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills, 
ability to direct and motivate staff, excellent community relations 
skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills, ability to direct and 
motivate staff, excellent community relations skills, verbal and written 
communication skills.

 

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