Partnership Program Manager: Archive Development and Oral History Training

Partnership Program Manager: Archive Development and Oral History Training

We are seeking a Program Manager for grant-funded partnership project with Winona County Historical Society (WCHS) and Cansayapi (Lower Sioux Indian Community). This one-year position is funded by the Minnesota Historical Society Arts and Cultural Heritage Partnership Program.

Programs and activities were determined over the last year by the Native Advisory Council (NAC) working with WCHS. WCHS is developing a training program to assist tribal communities in oral history gathering and preservation. Additionally, project partners led by the NAC will begin to compile recommendations for other Native-authorized historic resources beginning a Native-approved research archive.

Job Description:

·        Consult closely with the NAC following their leadership.

·        Maintain open dialogue with Cansayapi Tribal Historic Preservation Office staff to develop scope of project, set goals, and work toward outcomes.

·        Develop program for oral history training for Native communities.

·        Develop Native-approved archive

·        Research and identify historical themes and narratives that are important to NAC to be shared in Winona County

·        Draft content for WCHS exhibits, Winona city parks, and Winona County planning documents

Desired Qualifications:

·        Undergraduate degree in history, Indigenous Studies, or related field; Graduate degree preferred

·        Knowledge about the history of the Dakota and other Indigenous people of upper Midwest

·        Experience working and communicating effectively with Indigenous communities

·        Effective written and oral communication skills Understanding of research and oral history methodologies and techniques

·        Experience digitizing archives and understanding of digital content management platforms

·        Working knowledge of the protection of human subjects and Indigenous cultural knowledge

·        Demonstrated ability to synthesize research findings into coherent themes and narratives

·        Creative problem-solving

·        Microsoft Office and Google Suites

·        Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the grant period

·        Schedule flexibility and occasional overnight travel required

·        Ability to lift 35 pounds

Location: Winona County History Center, Winona, MN

Compensation/benefits: ranges from $47,000-55,000 annually, dependent on selection of individual health/dental insurance

Hours: Full-time (approx. 2080 annual hours)

Project Period: June 2025 – June 2026

To Apply/Deadline: Please email cover letter, resume, and references by June 6, 2025, to Carrie Johnson director@winonahistory.org or call with any questions 507-454-2723 x1