African American History Initiative Programming Specialist

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COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

The Missouri Historical Society commits to a process of listening attentively to one another and leveraging best practices and resources across our organization to promote a culture of inclusion where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic statuses; sexual orientations; gender identities/expressions; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; and abilities are able to be engaged, feel valued, and thrive. click here for the full Commitment to Racial Equity

Position Summary:

The African American History Programming Specialist is a creative, detail-oriented, passionate, and inspiring professional who focuses on developing and facilitating dynamic public programming for the African American History Initiative (AAHI). AAHI strives to share and promote stories that explore various aspects of the Black experience throughout this region. In addition to the core values of the Missouri Historical Society (MHS), this initiative supports the collection of artifacts, stories, and other materials concerning historically underrepresented communities; the development of future museum professionals; and the preservation and sharing of Black resources and history in the greater St. Louis area. The African American History Initiative includes three full-time staff in addition to the Programming Specialist who work primarily on AAHI duties, a committee of other MHS staff who provide support and guidance, and an external advisory group that provides community input on the direction of the initiative.

The African American History Programming Specialist is responsible for creating programming that examines the complexities of our region’s history and draws connections to today’s relevant societal issues. On average, the programming specialist is responsible for project managing 1-2 programs each month, from start to finish. The programming specialist collaborates with local organizations and individuals as well as other colleagues at MHS to create unique events that range in size and type to reach and engage diverse audiences.

The African American History Programming Specialist reports to the Director of Education and Community Engagement, who oversees and manages signature events, public programming, K-12 education, and early childhood and family programs. The Programming Specialist works alongside these teams to ensure African American history is included in meaningful ways throughout MHS’s program lineup.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement an average of one to two AAHI programs each month. The programming specialist collaborates with key community organizations and other MHS staff to develop these programs, and programs should draw strong connections to local history and reflect current issues facing the region. Annual programs include a Missouri Emancipation Day event, an MLK Community Celebration Keynote, a Black History Month program, a Juneteenth Keynote, a national author event, and monthly African American History and Genealogical Society programming, and additional programs should connect to current exhibits, MHS initiatives, and our community’s most pressing issues.
  • Collaborate within the Education & Community Engagement department, offering input on the team’s full slate of programs and supporting fellow team members to build a diverse set of program offerings that appeal to a variety of different audiences, including audiences who are new to or unfamiliar with MHS.
  • Follow the appropriate procedures, communicate with other departments, and meet deadlines for program logistics, including reserving spaces, creating Runs of Show, requesting volunteers, designing wayfinding plans, drafting contracts, and other logistical duties.
  • Adhere to and track AAHI programming budget and follow appropriate procedures and deadlines for paying contractors.
  • Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of MHS programs, exhibitions, and collections.
  • Work with the AAHI team to support internal MHS communications, the external AAHI advisory committee, community outreach, and other projects as appropriate and as time allows.
  • Attend and contribute to regular update meetings with supervisor, AAHI team, Education and Community Engagement department, Public History division, and all-staff meetings.
  • Serve on internal teams for exhibits, initiatives, and community advisory groups as time allows.
  • Attend and actively participate in educational and professional training as scheduled.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to develop productive and respectful relationships with community leaders and groups, including but not limited to communities of color, immigrant and refugee communities, businesses and philanthropic organizations.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging issues. Familiarity with issues impacting the St. Louis region is preferred, but not required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to details, ability to balance multiple projects concurrently, and effectively meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team to achieve department and museum-wide strategic goals.
  • Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours is required, 4-6 times per month.
  • A passion for supporting community building and an understanding of how history and museum programming can serve that goal.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and organizations from diverse communities and backgrounds to achieve mutual goals.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in history, social studies, American studies, urban studies, museum studies, or a related field strongly preferred, or relevant work experience.
  • Minimum 2-4 years project management experience, preferably in museums or cultural nonprofits, with an emphasis on event planning.
  • Experience collaborating with community groups to develop programs around their shared histories is preferred.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

 

Marketing Manager

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The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is within walking distance of Lake Michigan and one hour from Milwaukee and Green Bay. While other museums focus on objects, JMKAC and its recently opened Art Preserve focus on relationships with artists and the community, and on preserving and exhibiting artist-built environments. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center’s presents works by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops and an on-site preschool.

Are you a marketing professional searching for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy leading the development of marketing campaign briefs and collaborative project timelines for key marketing initiatives?  Do you enjoy creating compelling copy that engages, attracts and spurs shares from targeted communities and personas?  If you answered yes to these questions, then we may have the opportunity for you!

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI) is seeking a Marketing Manager who is responsible for developing and managing campaign briefs/communication plans aligned with the overall strategic plan and specific campaign project goals as well as writing any resulting communications including marketing materials, interpretive texts, gallery didactics.  The ideal candidate will function as an internal account manager and project manager to ensure alignment with and timely execution of the campaign briefs. This role is tasked with exploring cross-platform content opportunities to expand the Art Center’s reputation as a source of information for enthusiasts, influencers and followers of contemporary art and artist-built environments.  If you are passionate about marketing and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be the job for you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the development of marketing campaign briefs, messaging strategies/architectures, and supporting tactics to build awareness about JMKAC, grow our communities, and attract visitors/interactions.
  2. Coordinate and run project meetings, as well as collaborate with the relevant teams to ensure the marketing campaigns and projects are developed on time, on budget, remain on brand, and meet the determined outcomes.
  3. Create content for marketing campaigns, website and planned email communication campaigns.
    Develop, provide and assess reporting for the same.
  4. Assist with special projects that involve research, writing, and disseminating information, as well as other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
  • Ability to multitask and reprioritize
  • Ownership of assigned projects and work independently
  • Strong, versatile copywriting skills with knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style or other style guides.
  • Ability to adhere to style and branding guidelines across multiple communication platforms
  • Excellent proofreading skills
  • Sense of urgency; self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • Good verbal presentation, group dynamic, and facilitation skills
  • Confidentiality

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, Journalism, marketing, English, Public relations or equivalent earned experience.
  • Two years’ experience managing marketing campaigns and projects.
  • Three years’ experience with writing and editing marketing copy.
  • Experience working for a nonprofit organization, desirable.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office products and project management software, preferred.

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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently in a stationary position or sitting; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environments:  
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 functions.

The position is office/art gallery and grounds based and noise level usually moderate.  May occasionally work inside or outside at events where noise level could be moderate to loud.

Hours of work include daytime hours Monday – Friday and occasionally Saturday and Sunday to meet staffing and/or event needs.

The position works at various locations depending on the schedule.  This position must be able to commute between locations if needed.

registrar

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The Museum of Danish America, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), seeks a full-time Registrar.  This position is responsible for the care and professional management of all artifacts and related materials belonging or loaned to the Museum.  The Registrar maintains accurate, comprehensive and current records for all aspects of artifact management including registration, condition, location, loan, exhibition and conservation records.

Job Summary: The Registrar is responsible for all aspects of care and documentation for the museum’s artifact, fine art, and photography collections, in paper-based records and in the museum’s database.  This position manages both acquisition and deaccessioning processes, and acts as project manager for projects that significantly impact collections – such as improving storage conditions, and maintaining the museum’s two historic houses.  The Registrar convenes monthly Collections Review Committee meetings at which decisions regarding new acquisitions and deaccessioning recommendations are made by a committee of staff members and community volunteers; this position also serves as an ex officio member of the Museum’s Board of Directors Mission Delivery Committee.  A complete job description can be found at www.danishmuseum.org

Established in 1983, the Museum of Danish America (formerly known as The Danish Immigrant Museum) is located midway between Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE on 35 acres of recreated prairie in the heart of the largest rural settlement of Danes in the United States. The museum’s mission is to “explore the Danish-American experience, the historic and modern influences of Denmark on the United States, and the continuing story of how a nation of immigrants shape American identity.” It is the only accredited national museum dedicated to collecting and interpreting the Danish-American experience. The museum has a collection of nearly 25,000 artifacts, an active traveling exhibit program, and a membership of over 3,000 from across the United States, Denmark and seven other countries.  Guidance is provided by a twenty-five-member Board of Directors from across the United States and Denmark. It has a staff of eleven full-time employees, four part-time employees and an active internship program hosting Danish and American graduate students annually.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with preference given to a Master’s degree, in Museum Studies or a related field;
At least 2 years of experience in collections and/or registration is desirable;
Experience with immigration studies is preferred, but not required;
Excellent writing, project management, interpersonal and team building skills are essential;
Strong computer skills required for research and administrative skills and experience in PastPerfect is helpful.

Salary:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (range of $40,000 to $45,000).  Benefits package includes paid health insurance, paid short/long term disability insurance, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

Interested individuals may learn more about the Museum of Danish America by visiting our website: www.danishmusem.org

Applications will be accepted through August 26, 2024. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references via email: info@danishmuseum.org; via mail: Terri Johnson, Administrative Manager, Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, Iowa 51531.

Senior Coordinator of Education

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The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Senior Coordinator of Education to join our dynamic team located on Chicago’s Museum Campus. Staff in this role shape the day-to-day implementation and overall portfolio of engagement programs and serve as mentors and role models to the team of Education Specialists. They work closely with other Senior Coordinators of Education and the Senior Manager of Facilitation to develop meaningful opportunities for learning and engagement related to museum exhibitions, artifacts, and educational initiatives. From hands-on activities to gallery activations, they take an audience-first approach to experience making and learning design and are comfortable adapting and revising their approach and planned activities.

This individual will also be responsible for:

  • Providing day-to-day supervision of floor programming.
  • Making real-time operational and customer service decisions to ensure a great guest experience
  • Adjusting schedules and daily assignments for the Education Specialist team, including program offerings, breaks, lunches, and rotations
  • Leading daily team meetings, such as morning huddles, check-ins, and debriefs
  • Connecting and communicating with other floor teams on daily operations
  • Training and mentoring Education Specialists on facilitation, content, and customer service.
  • Practicing regular observation of floor interactions and conducting a real-time assessment of Education
  • Specialists’ performance to ensure individual behaviors or practices reflect department and organizational standards of the visitor experience.
  • Training and modeling new programs and providing daily coaching on facilitation techniques and presentation skills
  • Managing all program supplies and materials. Ordering necessary supplies with budget guidance.
  • Maintaining organization of department storage spaces
  • Assist in coordinating and leading ongoing training and development sessions, supporting the learning and growth of all team members.
  • Implementing educational programs and initiatives. This includes delivering high-level facilitation on the floor, to ensure fresh and polished facilitation skills.
  • Developing interpretive experiences and materials for adult, family, and school audiences.
  • Interpretive program development (R&D, drafting concept documents and training plans, and collaborating with department leadership)
  • Prototyping, analyzing, and evaluating programs and the visitor experience
  • Continual development as an informal learning professional in areas such as content knowledge, audience research, experience trends, and museum education

The typical work hours for this position are 35 hours per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday onsite (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with 3 WFH hours on Mondays (9:00 AM-12:00 PM). Occasional shifted days or extended Wednesday evening shifts are expected based on team needs. Select holidays are required (MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day). Availability is expected before and after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The schedule may change based on operational needs.

The planned start date for this position is August 26, 2024.

*** Cover Letter & Resume is Required for Application Submission***

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $21.65 – $23.81 hourly

Work-Life Balance

  • 35-hour workweek
  • 3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
  • 7 Adler paid holidays
  • 4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st)
  • Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
  • Eligible to accrue up to 15 days vacation days per year to start
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive Health Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
  • Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts
  • Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • 403B plan with Adler match
  • Adler match is 100% vested immediately.
  • Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
  •  Network of Support through our EAP programs
  • Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
  • Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
  • Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
  • Discounted Onsite Parking Passes
  •   Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institution

The Person

This person has strong communication, time management, and organizational skills with an interest in and desire to learn more about visitor motivations, needs, expectations, and behaviors. They are competent facilitators and collaborators who can efficiently work with others to deliver high-quality education programs and initiatives. They encourage and guide other team members to improve their practice and the overall guest experience. Staff in this role work a flexible schedule including weekends and select holidays (MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day) to best serve our audiences on peak attendance days.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • High levels of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and professional maturity.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to design experiences for, and work well with a diverse array of people.
  • Comfort working independently and flexible with ambiguity.
  • Three or more years of experience working in informal or formal learning environments or nonprofit direct service.
  • Experience developing and delivering participatory programs in museums, educational settings, nonprofits, or cultural organizations.
  • Experience scheduling or coordinating groups.
  • Experience facilitating meetings or training sessions with staff or volunteers.
    Bachelor’s Degree or five or more years of professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a team leader. Time spent coordinating or mentoring staff or volunteers.
  • Experience creating interdisciplinary learner-centered experiences and resources for families, adults, or students.
  • Familiarity with survey design, visitor studies, or audience research.
  • Experience with facilitation, interpretation, or out-of-school time learning. Experience in museum education including coordinating and developing programs, leading tours, clarifying goals, evaluating outcomes, etc.
  • Writing skills, including the ability to tailor language and style to the needs of specific audiences; e.g., students, teachers, families, and the general public.
  • Demonstrated commitment to learning as an active, lifelong process.
  • Prior knowledge or willingness to learn basic astronomy and space science concepts.
  • Knowledge of trends and practices involving object-based learning, interpretive tools, or gallery facilitation.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher with a specialization in museums, education, or STEAM.

1929 Farm Maintenance Technician, Oliver Kelley Farm

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JOB TITLE: Farm Maintenance Technician, Oliver Kelley Farm

LOCATION: Oliver H. Kelley Farm 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330

COMPENSATION: $23.61 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: July 18, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: August 1, 2024

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to operate and maintain all equipment and systems; to perform animal husbandry and farm-related chores; to perform custodial and event tasks; to maintain grounds, gardens, and farm fields; to monitor safety and security systems, to oversee climate, pest management, and building preservation plans; and to coordinate contracted work at the Oliver Kelley Farm, ensuring that the site’s seventeen buildings, animals, mechanical systems, equipment, and grounds are maintained at a high level of health, quality, and safety for the visiting public. On occasion, provide facilities maintenance support at other MNHS locations.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Operate, maintain, perform, and document repairs on all site equipment and building mechanical systems to keep items in proper working order; 2) Perform, and document daily animal husbandry and farm-related chores at the historic site, as part of the livestock care team; 3) Perform, and document custodial and event tasks at the historic property; 4) Maintain and repair grounds, gardens, farm fields, nature areas, pathways, and trails at the historic site; 5) Coordinate, schedule, and perform routine maintenance and repair on site farm and program-related equipment so all are in proper and safe working order; 6) Coordinate, schedule, and perform routine maintenance and repair of site tools and modern equipment so all are in proper and safe working order; 7) Assess, perform, coordinate, monitor, and track the historic sites’ safety and security systems, climate and pest management plans, and buildings’ preservation issues; and 8) Coordinate, and follow up on contracted work by vendors or other MNHS staff charged with work at the historic site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Possession of a Minnesota Boilers License-Special Class Engineer, or the willingness and ability to acquire the license within six (6) months.

● Possession of – or the willingness and ability to acquire within six (6) months – the proper OSHA 1995 Logging Standard training and certification, or MN DNR/National Park Service equivalent.

● Possession of – or the willingness and ability to acquire within six (6) months – bodily fluids safety training certification(s).

● Demonstrated ability to perform animal care; farm equipment operation and care; general agricultural, groundskeeping, and horticultural practices and care.

● Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and as a member of a team, and be self-motivated.

● Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of hand and power tools – including scaffolding and rigging equipment, and grounds and building maintenance equipment.

● Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate a truck and trailer combined vehicle.

● Experience in facilities maintenance and repair.

● Ability to lift 75 pounds rarely, 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.

● Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.

● Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter enclosed spaces.

● Ability to occasionally work 10-hour days.

● Ability to respond to fire or security systems alarms at all hours.

● Ability to respond to HVAC system alarms at all hours.

● Ability, flexibility, and willingness to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.

● Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN:

● Possession of chainsaw certification through MNHS and/or MN DNR, or the willingness and ability to acquire the license within six (6) months.

● Operating a wide variety of hand and power tools, including scaffolding and rigging equipment.

● Performing carpentry, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and security repairs.

● Performing groundskeeping, snow removal, de-icing, and general horticultural practices and care.

● Demonstrated ability to operate computer-controlled HVAC control systems.

● Demonstrated ability to perform basic non-historic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and security repairs.

● Demonstrated ability in historic methods and practices of carpentry tasks.

● Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently, and to be self-motivated.

● Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain historic and modern building structures, non-historic building equipment, mechanical systems, electrical, heating, and cooling systems, furniture, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment.

● Working independently and taking individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

● Multitasking, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.

● Communicating, both orally and written, including giving work direction, preparing and delivering reports.

● Computer skills necessary to develop quality documentation.

● Thinking imaginatively and problem solving.

● Customer service and interpersonal communications skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

● Methods and practices of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Possession of a Minnesota Boiler’s license – Second Class C Engineer.

● Possession of a Minnesota Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License.

● Experience repairing and maintaining historic and modern building structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

● Experience operating and maintaining commercial security and fire alarm systems.

● Experience working at a museum, historic site, or comparable setting.

● Experience working with historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Properties.

● Knowledge of historic and modern building components, related mechanical systems, construction methods, architectural and engineering principles.

● Knowledge of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Reconstruction of Historic Properties.

● Master Carpenter or Master Craftsman certification.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

1928 Program Supervisor, Oliver Kelley Farm

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JOB TITLE: Program Supervisor, Oliver Kelley Farm

LOCATION: Oliver H. Kelley Farm 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330

COMPENSATION: $52,720.00 annual minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Supervisory

POSTING DATE: July 18, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: August 1, 2024

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to develop site public programming, provide direct supervision for site interpretive staff, and coordinate daily program operations.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plan and implement all public programs, including research, format selection, scheduling, publicity, delivery and evaluation in collaboration with Program Supervisor Historic Farm; 2) Co-manage interpretive program staff in collaboration with Program Supervisor Historic Farm; 3) Perform administrative tasks related to the implementation of public programs in the Kelley Farm’s programming areas in conjunction with Program Supervisor Historic Farm; 4) Oversee the site operations as part of a site leadership team; and 5) Provide for the safe and secure daily operation of the site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, agricultural science or related field or equivalent experience.

● Four years of experience developing educational programs and resources in a historical/cultural organization community organization.

● Supervising staff at a historical, educational, cultural organization, or similar organization.

● Writing work plans and actively managing employee’s performance to ensure success towards organizational goals.

● Experience with agriculture, gardens, or landscapes.

● Ability to conduct programs and oversee operations; to organize work plans, prepare budgets, spend within approved budgets, use the financial software, and keep records.

● Demonstrated ability to plan for short and long-term development of programs.

● Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate and oversee staff and contract presenters and performers.

● Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and to cooperate with other professionals.

● Demonstrated ability to conduct multiple concurrent projects.

● Strong human relations, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

● Strong customer service background.

● Ability to work as part of a team.

● Knowledge of informal learning theories and experience with interpretive methods and techniques.

● Good knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural diversity issues.

● Strong organizational skills.

● Understanding of security, safety and emergency procedures.

● Ability to resolve problems quickly and independently.

● Ability to work a flexible schedule.

● Ability and willingness to travel.

● Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society.

● Creating partnerships and relationships within an organization and with external partners.

● Experience maintaining historic landscapes.

● Experience with animal caretaking and management.

● Knowledge of Project Management principles.

● Two years of experience in managing daily operations and programs of a historic site or similar facility.

● Ability to meet changing expectations and priorities at a seasonal site that requires year round management, care, and planning.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

President and Chief Executive Officer

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The Saint Louis Science Center seeks an experienced and innovative leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Science Center through an era of transformation and community engagement. The President will direct a passionate team in leading the premier STEM education organization in St. Louis. The Science Center is a well-respected institution that is a catalyst in building a more curious and scientifically informed community.

This is an exciting inflection point, as the President will be tasked with charting a rejuvenating course for the future and pursuing the philanthropic resources and community connections to make these ambitions a reality. Transforming the Science Center’s spaces, programs, and overall guest experiences will be an exciting priority for the next President. Reporting to the Board of Commissioners, the next President will lead the Center’s momentum in sustaining the Science Center’s position as an innovative leader in science education and an exemplary civic and cultural institution in St. Louis.

The Saint Louis Science Center has retained Isaacson, Miller, a leading national search firm, to assist with this recruitment. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/st-louis-science-center/president-and-chief-executive-officer

1911 Facilities Manager, MN History Center

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JOB TITLE: Facilities Manager, Minnesota History Center

LOCATION: History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $72,240.00 annual minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Supervisory

POSTING DATE: June 12, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Updated – July 24, 2024

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

INTERVIEWS: Updated – Interviews will be held on August 12th . Candidates may be invited for second round interviews on August 19th.

DESCRIPTION: This position manages and administers the MNHS History Center’s facility operations, maintenance, improvements, renovations and repair of its physical and environmental condition including systems, furniture, fixtures and equipment and 10 acres of grounds. This position oversees space planning and use within the facility, mailroom operations, site security, and ensures safety and comfort of guests, staff, volunteers and interns.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plans and manages renovations, improvements, and repairs to the MHC building and its 10 acres of grounds; 2) Manages MHC Facilities program – long term strategies and work plans; 3) Manages MHC Facilities daily program area operations; and 4) Provides overall direction for hiring, training, supervision, and motivation for staff, interns, and volunteers and ensures overall compliance with MNHS policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

● Knowledge of basic construction principles & practices.

● Experience managing building daily operations.

● Project management experience and/or certification.

● Demonstrated supervisory experience.

● Strong organizational skill, and ability to prioritize tasks.

● Ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

● Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.

● Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem solve.

● Ability to communicate both orally and written, including giving work direction, preparing and delivering reports.

● Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent high quality customer service.

● Physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform a wide variety of job tasks.

● Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter enclosed spaces.

● Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.

● Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.

● Ability, flexibility and willingness to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.

● Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● 5 years experience in Facility Management with an organization that has the general public coming to their building.

● Knowledge of building components, building codes, and construction methods.

● Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

1925 ITSM Administrator

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JOB TITLE: ITSM Administrator

LOCATION: History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $72,820.80 annual minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: July 12, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: July 26, 2024

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide high-level leadership to the Networks team while maintaining and supporting MNHS technical operations as a systems expert.

This position exists to proactively achieve organizational value through a standards-based IT Service Management (ITSM) implementation and improve on those elements through consistent review and iteration.

Aligning with end-to-end delivery of ITSM and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks and best practices, the ITSM Administrator position will assist in creating a secure, reliable, efficient, and transformative ITSM infrastructure for the Minnesota Historical Society at the History Center in St. Paul and its historic sites throughout Minnesota.

Core areas of responsibility include the design, deployment, and daily administration of the ITSM platform, standard helpdesk, and communication, being comfortable documenting and iterating on new processes, and handling change management consistently. Will provide ongoing technical assistance, handling incident tickets on a priority basis, and software configuration/customization assistance including, but not limited to, screen tailoring, workflow administration, report setup, data imports, LDAP integration, custom scripting, and third-party software integrations. The ITSM platform is ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Provide ITSM expertise to the team to maintain and provide technical support and security in the daily operation; 2) Maintain and administer the ITSM platform and related computing environments; 3) Support the administration of a strong information technology infrastructure; and 4) Participate in professional development to stay current on industry and technology practices and trends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

● Six years experience in computer systems or network support roles.

● Demonstrated success providing work direction in a clear, respectful, and collaborative manner.

● Working and current knowledge of using, maintaining, and troubleshooting typical enterprise hardware and software (Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, Google, etc.).

● Excellent record-keeping, organization, time management, and ability to relate information from disparate systems while problem-solving.

● Effectively communicate complex ideas verbally or in writing and appropriate to the audience.

● Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and consistently, focusing on minimizing end-user downtime.

● Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

● Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

● Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

● Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or problem approaches.

● Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

● Experience mentoring or training others and seeing positive results.

● Ability to work a varied, on-call schedule.

● Ability and willingness to travel.

● Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.

● Experience in a complex and diverse working environment.

● Demonstrated ability to work with multiple scripting languages.

● Familiarity with project management.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

1926 Program Facilitator I, Historical Site Guide, Forest History Center

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JOB TITLE: Facilities Manager, Minnesota History Center

LOCATION: History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $72,240.00 annual minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Supervisory

POSTING DATE: June 12, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Updated – July 24, 2024

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

INTERVIEWS: Updated – Interviews will be held on August 12th . Candidates may be invited for second round interviews on August 19th.

DESCRIPTION: This position manages and administers the MNHS History Center’s facility operations, maintenance, improvements, renovations and repair of its physical and environmental condition including systems, furniture, fixtures and equipment and 10 acres of grounds. This position oversees space planning and use within the facility, mailroom operations, site security, and ensures safety and comfort of guests, staff, volunteers and interns.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plans and manages renovations, improvements, and repairs to the MHC building and its 10 acres of grounds; 2) Manages MHC Facilities program – long term strategies and work plans; 3) Manages MHC Facilities daily program area operations; and 4) Provides overall direction for hiring, training, supervision, and motivation for staff, interns, and volunteers and ensures overall compliance with MNHS policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

● Knowledge of basic construction principles & practices.

● Experience managing building daily operations.

● Project management experience and/or certification.

● Demonstrated supervisory experience.

● Strong organizational skill, and ability to prioritize tasks.

● Ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.

● Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.

● Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem solve.

● Ability to communicate both orally and written, including giving work direction, preparing and delivering reports.

● Demonstrated experience and ability to provide consistent high quality customer service.

● Physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform a wide variety of job tasks.

● Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter enclosed spaces.

● Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.

● Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.

● Ability, flexibility and willingness to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.

● Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● 5 years experience in Facility Management with an organization that has the general public coming to their building.

● Knowledge of building components, building codes, and construction methods.

● Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.