Principal Function: The Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for responding to provide immediate care to guests and employees of Conner Prairie following standard operating guidelines and scope of care practices as outlined by the state of Indiana.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Provides first aid to guests and employees for emergent and non-emergent illnesses and injuries.
Responds to crisis-related incidents to deescalate situation and ensure safety of all parties.
Ensures First Aid room is stocked with necessary supplies and equipment needed for first aid and stocks backpack, bags, cases and EMT cart with necessary supplies.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections on AEDs, gurneys, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment. Inspects all First Aid kits on property so they remain fully stocked at all times.
Conducts position appropriate annual safety training.
Walks or drives grounds routinely to proactively monitor guest and staff safety.
Communicates and provides necessary medical information regarding injuries and illnesses with arriving, offsite emergency personal.
Completes company incident and accident reporting paperwork for each injury or illness response.
Communicates clearly, efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Identifies and reports unsafe conditions in buildings and grounds.
Follows universal precautions to maintain site safety for guests and staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: Certification and/or licensure (EMT-Basic or higher); CPR certification; fire department experience desired. CPR and First Aid trainer certification desired.
Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
Diversity Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organizations goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality/Quantity Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
Safety/Security Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to managements direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Job-related Competencies To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 with assistance. The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions. The employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Conner Prairie is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, this position will be required to work beyond these hours and during special events and festivals.

Rate of pay is $20 per hour. 40 hour work week.

The Historic Trades Interpreter is responsible for providing engaging demonstrations in one or more of the following shops: blacksmith or carpenter. The interpreter is responsible for interacting with guests using first person interpretation while using historically appropriate terminology, tools and techniques. Under the direction of the Manager of Historic Trades or the senior Interpreter for the given shop, items will be made for sale for Conner Prairie’s retail store as well as reproduction items used on the historic grounds. This position will also work directly with the Manager of Historic Trades and others on the Historic Trades team to maintain Conner Prairie’s historic buildings using both modern and historic techniques.  Depending on experience, the position will also be responsible for developing and teaching classes in their area of specialty in our modern shops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Possesses and can demonstrate historic woodworking and/or blacksmithing techniques in a first-person interpretive setting.
Engages guests in a friendly, energetic, approachable manner, effectively using “Opening Doors” interpretive techniques.
Keep a safe and inviting workspace for guests and other staff members.
Understanding of techniques in specific trade specialty.
Communicates effectively both oral and written.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as needed. Work in multiple posts/positions as needed.
Possesses basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and time and attendance tracking.
Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required.  Formal trades school experience in relevant field desired or equivalent applicable years of direct experience.

Rate of Pay: Starts at $17.00 per hour, commensurate with Experience. 40 hour work week.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions. The employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Conner Prairie is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; this position will be required to work beyond these hours and when open for special events.

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), one of the most ambitious state cultural agencies in the nation, seeks a passionate, experienced leader to serve as Director of the New Mexico Historic Sites division.

This governor-appointed position leads a division with a $4.2 million annual budget and 46 employees for the management and operation of eight New Mexico’s historic sites, ensuring their preservation, interpretation, and accessibility for present and future generations. The sites under the Director’s purview include:

·         Bosque Redondo Memorial at the Ft. Sumner Historic Site, De Baca County

·         Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo, Sandoval County

·         Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs, Sandoval County

·         Ft. Selden Historic Site, Doña Ana County

·         Ft. Stanton Historic Site, Lincoln County

·         Lincoln Historic Site, Lincoln County

·         Los Luceros Historic Site, Rio Arriba County

·         Taylor Mesilla Historic Site, Doña Ana County

About the New Mexico Historic Sites Division

Historic Sites is a division of the DCA, whose mission is building a more vibrant, resilient New Mexico by improving the quality of life, supporting a culturally rich education, strengthening the creative economy, fostering a diversity of expression, and preserving our cultural resources. In addition to eight historic sites, DCA comprises seven museums, a cultural center, the state arts agency, historic preservation, archaeology, and the state library.

The Historic Sites system was established on March 14, 1931 by an Act for the Preservation of the Scientific Resources of New Mexico, H.B. No. 124. Section 2 of the Act authorized the Commissioner of the State Land Office, on the recommendation of the Science Commission and with the approval of the Commissioner of Public Lands to “declare by public proclamation that historic and prehistoric structures and other objects of scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the State of New Mexico, shall be state monuments, and may reserve as a part thereof such parcels of land as may be necessary to the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.”

Nearly 100 years since its founding, the Historic Sites division continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Director of Historic Sites, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has the following primary responsibilities:
1.      Leadership and Strategic Direction

2.      Management and Operations

3.      Fundraising and Donor Relations

4.      Public Advocacy

5.      Constituent Relations

The Ideal Candidate

We are searching for a dynamic and collaborative leader with a proven track record in historic site management, museum administration, or a closely related field.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

●       Minimum of ten years of experience in a senior leadership role within the cultural, museum, education, parks and monuments, and/or historic preservation fields, with ideally at least five years directly overseeing historic sites.

●       Demonstrated ability to administer complex organizations serving diverse audiences and constituencies.

●       Commitment to and track record fostering equity and belonging in cultural organizations.

●       Knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous communities.

●       Strong leadership and communication skills, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

●       Proven success in interpretive and strategic planning.

●       In-depth knowledge of best practices for historic sites/properties including collections management, interpretation, and visitor services.

●       Commitment to and knowledge of historic preservation principles and methodologies.

●       Passion for the history and culture of New Mexico, the West/Southwest. A strong understanding of the unique cultural heritage of New Mexico and a demonstrated affinity for working with Western communities is highly desirable.

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.

●       Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

●       Desire to travel throughout New Mexico, with overnight stays required, to interact with site managers, review work progress, address staff concerns, and ensure smooth operations.

A Competitive Benefits Package

The location of this position is negotiable but must be based at any of the Historic Sites or other DCA facilities statewide. New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs offers a competitive salary of $120,000 along with a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

For more information, see https://nmhistoricsites.org/

You may also visit: https://nmculture.org/about/employment/

Application deadline is Monday, September 30, 2024.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to: executive.search@dca.nm.gov. Please contact Jane Egan at 505-469-2417 or jane.egan@dca.nm.gov with questions.

Please note that candidates’ materials submitted in this process may be subject to disclosure under New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act.

The Department of Cultural Affairs is committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment for all candidates and employees and provides equal opportunities in all employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, or veteran status.

Seeking a Director of Curatorial Affairs to serve on the Museum’s senior leadership team. The DCA will manage a departmental staff of three and help complete a new facility opening 2026. Museum operating budget $5.8 million, 29 staff members. 85,000 pre-closing visitors, 350,000-piece collection. Salary range $105,000 – $115,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by October 3, 2024 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.

Seeking a Chief Curator & Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs for Sheldon Museum of Art, on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. This new position will provide collaborative leadership to Sheldon’s collection, exhibition, research, and scholarship initiatives to catalyze meaningful academic and community engagement. 5-7 years museum experience, MA in a related field, experience in an academic art museum preferred. DETAILS: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 10/11/24 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. EA/EO. Nominations welcome. Salary range: $82,000 – $95,000

Seeking the organization’s first full-time executive director to transition the organization to a new chapter celebrating the legacy of the great American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. SGM is the “friends group” of the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. Located in the scenic Upper Valley of NH/VT. Salary range $90,000 – $100,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by September 16, 2024 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.