*HISTORIAN I*
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*MANSHIP** **HOUSE** **MUSEUM***
*JACKSON**, **MISSISSIPPI***
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*ANNUAL SALARY: $27,204.90 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007*
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*DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: **FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2007***
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This is professional work that involves thorough research,
interpretation, preservation and presentation of Mississippi’s history
and the history of the Manship House Museum. Duties and responsibilities
include care of the Museum buildings, grounds and collection and
collections management tasks including conducting historical research to
identify artifacts, objects, and records relating to the Manship House
Museum, entering and maintaining collections data on Past Perfect
collections management software, processing objects according to the
site’s collections management policy, and maintaining collections in the
Manship House Museum and collections storage. The incumbent is
responsible for maintaining seasonal changes and exhibits in the Manship
House Museum and Visitors Center. The incumbent is responsible for
conducting tours of the Museum, assisting in the development and
presentation of educational programming, and manages the site’s
reference library. The work involves independent decision making under
the general supervision of a director. The position requires integrity,
honesty, a commitment to quality public service, self management and
interpersonal skills, and strong communication and public relation
skills. Occasional Saturday and after-hours work is required. Experience
in museum collections management, historical research, and public
programming is preferred.
*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
* Related education and related experience may be substituted on an
equal basis
MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Send all applications for employment directly to the Mississippi
Department of Archives and History Human Resources Office address:
Human Resources Office
MS Department of Archives and History
P.O. Box 571
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: 601-576-6865
FAX: 601-576-6917
Email: [log in to unmask]
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Michael Wright
Curator of Collections
Museum of Mississippi History
PO Box 571
Jackson, MS 39205-0571
Telephone: 601-576-6929
Facsimile: 601-576-6981
Email: [log in to unmask]
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