Education Coordinator (LTE)

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The Oshkosh Public Museum is searching for an Education Coordinator to plan, develop, and present public programming related to the mission of the Oshkosh Public Museum.  The Education Coordinator creates and facilitates education and enrichment programming relevant to students, teachers, families, and adult audiences.  This position requires excellent people skills and the ability to communicate with visitors from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives as well as energy and enthusiasm to help develop the museum as an extraordinary community, cultural, and educational resource.

 

This is a temporary position working approximately 20 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

 

Specific duties include:

·         Support of and participation in the development and delivery of educational and programmatic offerings and resources, such as writing plans for interactive programs, delivering programs, developing tours, creating hands-on activities, and other inquiry-driven learning opportunities.

·         Delivering onsite education programs to expand the reach and community impact of the OPM. These include, but are not limited to, scheduling/hosting field trips for PreK-12th grade students, managing and facilitating family programming, hosting/facilitating adult-audience programming, and other enrichment programs as they are developed.

·         Coordinating off-site outreach such as booking and maintaining Inquiry Kits, organizing classroom visits, and off-site programming. This also includes communication with external stakeholders, such as newsletter updates, and responding to public inquiries about education programs.

 

Qualified candidates will possess:

·         Minimum of one year of experience working with Pre-K through 12th grade students; Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field may be substituted for experience.

·         Two or more years of experience working as a museum educator, teacher in a K-12 classroom, or other professional education experience is highly desirable.

·         Experience leading volunteers is desirable.

Director of Development

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American Sign Museum

Seeking Director of Development – reposting

 

Organization Few organizations can be more exciting and ready for a development pro to join its passionate team than the American Sign Museum! Consider the following . . .

·         Successfully completed a $5.5MM capital campaign in the first Quarter 2024

·         Recognized by USA Today as the country’s #5 pop culture museum.

·         Doubling its Camp Washington footprint to 40,000 sf offering more exhibits, programming.

·         One year to plan for an illuminating 25th anniversary celebration.

·         Arrival of its new Director respected for drive and entrepreneurial successes.

·         Opportunity to capture this energy and momentum to grow charitable support and members.

·         Fun environment, atmosphere, and people – check us out – www.americansignmuseum.org

 

Core values Collaborative, engaging, reliable, adaptive, and creative guide the management team and staff of the American Sign Museum.

 

Responsibilities The Director of Development, reporting to and collaborating with the new Museum Director, will be responsible for reimagining an assertive annual fund, develop a major gifts effort to build upon the campaign success, oversee a strong membership team, and in tandem with all staff and departments, grow the reputation and visibility of the Museum.

 

Expectations The successful candidate will bring quantifiable experience with hands-on major gifts; project management experiences; excellent writing and oral communication skills; exemplary interpersonal skills; and genuine interest in the museum’s preservation and educational mission.

 

Qualifications Baccalaureate degree or equivalent. Confidence level based on successful and progressive fundraising roles. Collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit. CRM software proficiency. Understanding of the complementary roles of nonprofit membership and fundraising. Diplomatic and experienced in engaging volunteer board leaders in growing and sustaining genuine relationships with the Museum.

 

Benefits Within a serious but laid-back environment, the Museum offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer contributions to HSA, 15 days PTO, six paid holidays, and free parking. Salary commensurate with proven experience.

 

Apply now Position is open and will be filled as soon as possible so don’t wait. Send your personal letter describing why you are the right person for this senior leadership role; resume requested. Email jody@theyunkergroup.com

 

The American Sign Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board leaders, staff, volunteers, and visitors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identify, disability, or education.

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Collections Interpreter – Center for Collections and Research

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Collections Interpreter – Center for Collections and Research

Founded by philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more information, please visit Cranbrook’s website.

Launched in 2012, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research centralizes Cranbrook’s 119-year story and offers intellectual engagement with its collections and legacy. The Center is charged with overseeing Cranbrook’s three historic house-museums, including Cranbrook House, Saarinen House, and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Smith House, its campus-wide collection of Cultural Properties, the 2.5 million documents that comprise Cranbrook Archives, and providing programming and access to these buildings and collections for scholars and visitors from around the world. For more information, please visit the Center’s website.

The Collections Interpreter is a unique opportunity for an intellectually curious and outgoing person to help support the work of Cranbrook’s newest programmatic division by offering public and private tours of Cranbrook’s architecture and campus-wide collection of Cultural Properties. These tours include Cranbrook House (the Albert Kahn-designed 1908 Arts and Crafts manor home of Cranbrook’s founders), Saarinen House (Eliel and Loja Saarinen’s 1930 early Modern and Art Deco masterwork), and the nearby Smith House (a 1950 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Usonian house with a rich collection of midcentury decorative arts), as well as more comprehensive tours of the entire Cranbrook campus, including its architecture, fountains and sculptures (including those by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles), and landscape features (such as the Cranbrook Japanese Garden).

This is a part-time position where the Collections Interpreter will work an average of 10 hours each week, primarily April through November. Schedules vary and require weekend assignments and occasional evenings, with the majority of the tours taking place between 10am and 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Center’s Collections Interpreters develop and present tours and programs related to Cranbrook’s architecture, historic collections, and history for a variety of constituents. This may include researching new programs or tours, writing up protocols, and being responsible for the development and delivery of certain programs. Collections Interpreters are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the tour content and have excellent presentation and large group management skills.

General Qualifications:

The Center’s Collections Interpreters should have an interest in the history of Cranbrook and a desire to share Cranbrook’s story with visitors from near and far and will have a front-line role in shaping how Cranbrook is perceived and understood by the Center’s constituents.

Required Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for the content and an eagerness to share that enthusiasm with learners of all ages.
    College level art history, architectural history, or other relevant courses required, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of experience teaching to a variety of ages, either formal or informal, required.
    Customer service experience and the ability to positively and effectively work with individuals and groups, with an emphasis on adult audiences.
  • A valid State of Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and the use of a personal automobile is required in order to meet tour groups at various campus destinations.
  • The ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain, including unpaved garden and woodland paths, and lead tours that may be several hours long.
  • The use of a personal cell phone is required to communicate with Center staff while conducting campus tours.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and a unique environment that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter and a writing sample. Your application will be considered incomplete without these materials. Please be sure these documents are uploaded at the same time your application is submitted.

Please click here to apply: Collections Interpreter – Center for Collections and Research | Cranbrook Employment Opportunities (ultipro.com)

Director of Development

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Are you a seasoned nonprofit leader with a keen sense for how the philanthropic landscape is shifting for cultural organizations? Do you love the work of relationship-building that connects diverse communities of support with creative projects and big-picture institutional vision? Maybe you’re a geek about the potential of the institution-as-changemaker, eager to roll up your sleeves and help position the museum at the forefront of advances in the field. Certainly, you’re no stranger to the power of one-on-one friendraising, affinity building, and donor cultivation. Join the team at the Weisman, and you’ll be a part of a tight-knit, collaborative and interdepartmental crew — all working to bring an ethos of research and service, creative vision and collaboration, fueled by critical donor support, to the work of reimagining what a campus museum can be for, and do with, its communities.

Reporting to the Director of the Weisman Art Museum (WAM) and the Vice President for Development, College and Campus Programs at the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), the Director of Development serves as the chief fundraising officer for all aspects of WAM. The person in this position is responsible for establishing an overall development strategy and implementing a fundraising and membership plan. The Director of Development works closely with communications staff at the museum to ensure the museum’s external messaging aligns with and supports the museum’s development efforts.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE U OF M JOB SITE: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job

SEARCH FOR POSITION: #361284

 

Program Leadership and Major Gifts (60%)

●      Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising program that aligns with the Museum’s philanthropic aims. This includes setting the fundraising goals and objectives and developing and executing strategies for cultivating and soliciting major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate/foundation gifts.

●      Identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, and steward a major gifts portfolio that includes individuals, corporations, foundations, and government with an emphasis on major gifts of $50,000+ supporting specific programs and general operating support.

●      Develop and implement strategies in support of program fundraising priorities; identify opportunities for support with interdisciplinary programs that currently exist or will emerge in future planning.

●      Work collaboratively with the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) on annual work planning and effective coordination of donors and prospects with multi-unit interests. Be an active and engaged user of UMF’s central development services on research, stewardship, and the Donor Management System (DMS).

●      Complete and file contact reports in a timely manner. Provide regular reports on progress and results with prospects in portfolio.

●      Generate proposals, budgets, and other materials in support of all fundraising.

●      Oversee grant processes,  from federal, state and local entities, corporations, foundations and family foundations.

 

Staff Supervision, Volunteers, and Museum Partnerships (25%)

●      Work closely and in collaboration with communications and events staff to create and operate appropriate strategic donor recognition activities and fundraising promotional materials.

●      With WAM’s senior team and support staff, assist in the activities of the museum’s Colleagues Advisory Board and its executive committee. Focus to include cultivating board member relationships so as to develop their personal philanthropic giving and personal networks, develop annual board fundraising activities, guide CAB recruitment, and lead the CAB development committee. Work with board members on CAB fundraising  initiatives and priorities.

●      Create a compelling case for philanthropic support in collaboration with the museum’s director.

●      Manage development staff members and student interns including hiring; training; setting goals and performance expectations; and providing feedback (recognition, coaching, performance reviews).

●      From a fundraising perspective, participate as a member of the senior staff in exhibition and program planning with other key museum staff, including long-range planning for the institution.

 

Membership Program (10%)

●      Develop policies and strategies to enhance and expand museum’s membership.

●      Work with the museum’s communications staff to ensure that marketing and media relations including marketing materials, events, press releases, and membership promotional campaigns support membership growth.

●      Direct a program of solicitation to prospective members and ensure that consistent messages reach members, and the general public.

Other duties (5%)

●      Educate, train, and supervise interns and other students.

●      Represent the museum on a variety of campus-wide committees or community organizations as requested by or with the approval of the director.

●      Represent the museum by collaborating with colleagues in other departments as requested by or with the approval of the director

 

The successful candidate will be prepared to travel on occasion outside the Twin Cities area to advance the development program, in addition to attendance at some evening and weekend events. This position is hybrid with working on site Wednesdays and Thursdays and one other day of your choice.

Executive Director

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Opportunity Profile

With over 37,000 visitors annually to its exhibitions and community art projects, the Elmhurst Art Museum cultivates a space where art is for everyone. The 15,000+ square foot suburban museum aims to be a cultural leader in the Chicagoland area for contemporary art, arts education, and mid-century modern architecture. Through its thought-provoking, diverse exhibitions and programming, the museum sparks creativity and enrichment through the visual arts, education, and architecture.

The next Executive Director has an opportunity to build on this strong engagement within DuPage County; implement the museum’s newly approved strategic plan including acquiring national museum accreditation; lead the museum’s team of 7 staff members; leverage Board and Committee expertise; and garner community support. Further details are found below.

About

In 1981 a group of teachers, artists and community organizers, established the Elmhurst Art Museum with the belief that people from all walks of life can learn to see and think differently through meaningful participation in the arts. With initial focus on exhibiting and collecting works of primarily local artists, the Museum significantly expanded to feature nationally and internationally recognized artists.

In 1992, led by artist and educator Eleanor King Hookham, the Foundation purchased the unique Mies van der Rohe-designed McCormick House (1952), a private home in Elmhurst. With an ambitious and unprecedented undertaking, the house was moved from its location to the Elmhurst Art Museum Campus. The Museum commissioned Chicago-based architectural firm DeStefano + Partners to design a new building incorporating this unique architectural component with substantial exhibition, education, public and administrative spaces.

The Elmhurst Art Museum was established and granted 501c(3) status in 1997. The Museum Campus features: high ceiling art galleries and dedicated classrooms, collection storage, and the McCormick House, a single-family home designed in 1952 by Mies van der Rohe, one of only three residences designed and built by Mies in the United States.

As a regional art museum, the Elmhurst Art Museum is committed to showing emerging and established Midwest artists, with a focus on the Chicagoland area, and featuring local architects in programming around the McCormick House. The development of exhibitions, public talks, education center workshops, and other community-based projects, along with the Museum’s growing collection of 1,000 collection objects, have been key foundations of the organization’s public offerings. The Elmhurst Art Museum provides access to world-class exhibitions which change three times per year, the unique 1952 home by Mies van der Rohe, and an Education Center that serves the residents of Elmhurst and the surrounding communities. In 2022, the museum took ownership of the popular two-day outdoor arts festival, Art in Wilder Park which hosts over 10,000 visitors each year in Wilder Park, which has expanded the Museum’s awareness and programming reach. This highly anticipated event is an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year.

The Board of Directors recently approved a 3-5 Strategic Plan, with the goal to develop a forward-thinking purpose/vision and implementation steps that allows the Museum to focus on the future while managing the needs of today. Three distinct areas in this plan are Our Products (art, education, and architecture), Our Community (public projects and community engagement), and Our House (core capacities and resources) to strengthen and expand the museum’s reach. Through all 3 of these core pillars is the vision of “art is for everyone” and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility & inclusion (DEAI) to enhance representation and inclusion opportunities.

The Opportunity

The Board of Director seeks a visionary leader with an excellent track record of budget management, fundraising, strategic planning and staff management to lead the vibrant and healthy organization into the future. The mission of this role is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the museum by building and maintaining a strong brand identity, expanding revenue sources, and maintaining a high level of fiscal and people management practices.

The Executive Director (ED) collaborates with the Board to set the vision and strategic direction of the organization. S/he serves as the Museum’s public face and spokesperson and must be visible and proactive in the community. S/he is also the organization’s primary fundraiser and works closely with the Board of Directors and staff to cultivate new and established donors and to continue to grow productive partnerships with business, cultural, and academic entities. The ED establishes fundraising priorities and objectives; creates strategies to meet goals; develops and cultivates donors and prospects; and solicits and stewards major donors.

The ED will possess strong emotional intelligence and play an important role in a range of activities related to institutional planning and resource management. The position manages the annual budget and planning process and makes finance presentations to the board and its subcommittees. S/he is expected to be a thought leader, overseeing and directing procedures related to museum operations and leading efforts for continuous improvement throughout the organization, including exhibitions and education and public programs.

Finally, the ED has the authority and responsibility for the museum’s budget and its physical and human resources. The successful candidate will be an energetic leader who will embrace the opportunity to move the Museum to a new era of growth and recognition.

Critical Competencies

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of work experience in a senior leadership position with fundraising, financial management, and staff management responsibilities. Specifically, the following competencies will be essential to the ED’s success:

Fundraising

The museum is dependent on individual, corporate, foundation and government donors who provide $750,000 in contributed income which supplements $450,000 in annual revenue earned through museum admission fees, education programs, facility rentals and shop/cafe revenue. The existing donor base is heavily concentrated around Elmhurst. The ED must be a skilled fundraiser who can expand development efforts into and beyond the local area, build strong relationships with existing donors, and enlarge the individual/corporate donor base to supplement grant and foundation income.

Strategic and Visionary Leadership

The Elmhurst Art Museum is an arts complex with three distinct areas of focus. A balance of art, education, and architecture programming is central to its efforts of inspiring and enriching our community. Creativity is sparked through public art events, as well as educational hands-on activities, related to rotating contemporary art exhibitions and the celebration of the McCormick house, a rare single-family home designed by Mies van der Rohe. The education department hosts popular summer camps, year-round studio art classes, field trips, and a variety of other family programming. The newest programming opportunity for the museum is its vision for expanding the arts festival Art in Wilder Park, which has been a long-standing tradition in the community for 27 years.

The ED must have highly developed operating management, financial management, and leadership skills to ensure responsible and effective management of daily operations and the management, coaching, and development of its employees. The ED must also be able to maintain and support an atmosphere where events are executed successfully and profitably.

Marketing & Communication Skills

The ED represents the museum with the community, the media, and the thousands of people who visit and explore it annually. S/he must have highly developed writing, interpersonal, and public speaking skills, and will be called upon to use them daily. The ED is the face and voice of the organization. S/he must have well-developed marketing skills in order to propel admissions, program attendance, store revenues and facility rentals. This role requires tact, judgment, gravitas, presence, persuasiveness, integrity, stamina and a high level of professionalism and comfort interacting with varied audiences.

Responsibilities

Direct the museum’s budget and financial reporting; oversee finance committee activities, general accounting, audit, and HR administration
Ensure ongoing program excellence; consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; and recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic program goals
Actively engage and energize board members, committee members, partnering organizations and funders
Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors, and Committees of board & non-board members
Use metrics developed for the Strategic Plan to track progress and regularly evaluate successes and challenges to communicate with the board and other stakeholders.
Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations
Deepen and refine all channels of institutional communication—from online presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
Annually report non-profit financial compliance requirements
Oversee the planning and execution of all fundraising, cultivation and donor acknowledgement activities including: Major gifts, Annual fund, Donor and Member acquisition and retention, Matching and in-kind gifts, Business and individual sponsorships, Grant/Foundation support, oversee any capital campaigns, and ensure the success of the museum’s Soiree (annual gala)
Represent the museum in the media and at professional events.

Compensation

Full-time. 40 hours per week, including occasional weekend and evening hours for programs.

Salary range of $110,000 – 120,000 annually

Benefits package includes monthly contribution towards health care, paid time off, holiday pay, pre-tax retirement program options, professional development opportunities, and museum discounts.

Qualifications

Advanced degree, ideally an MBA, MPA, or MA in a related discipline with 15+ years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading an outcomes-based organization and staff

Proven ability in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
Demonstrated success in developing and overseeing long term organizational strategic planning with examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
Proven ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership
Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate ambassador with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
Unwavering commitment to visitor-centered quality programs and continuous institutional assessment and improvement
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Strong interest in and/or knowledge of the visual arts and modern architecture.

To Apply

Please email a letter of interest and a CV or resume to employment@elmhurstartmuseum.org  No phone calls, please. Due to the high volume of applications only finalists will be contacted.

The Elmhurst Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

1903 Guest Services Assistant II

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JOB TITLE: Guest Services Assistant II

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

COMPENSATION: $19.06 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 1,560 annual hours) position. Must be available to work a varied schedule that may include shifts on Wednesdays – Sundays,  occasional Mondays and Tuesdays, holidays, and evenings.

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: May 6, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: May 20, 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 sell admission tickets to the History Center Museum, assist with the retail operations in the Minnesota History Center Stores, sell memberships to the Minnesota Historical Society, greet and orient guests, provide customer service to a wide array of visitors, and lend administrative support.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Sell admissions, public program tickets, and retail products as well as promote MNHS memberships in person and by phone; 2) Operate multiple phone lines as a primary resource for general MNHS phone calls; 3) Greet and welcome guests to the History Center and Stores; 4) Assist with day-to-day operations as needed; 5) Assist with sales reporting, refunds, special programs, bank deposits and other administrative ticketing functions; and 6) Provide support for administration, museum operations and other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Strong oral communication skills, ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.
● Demonstrated reliability and ability to provide consistent, high quality customer service.
● Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner.
● Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem solve.

● Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.
● Strong personal computer skills including intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and with GOOGLE suite.

● Ability to complete record keeping and a variety of reports, including accounting and math skills.
● Familiarity with technology, particularly admissions or retail software.

● Ability to work a varied and flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
● Ability to lift 25 pounds.

● Willingness and availability to work a varied schedule that may include shifts on Wednesdays through Sundays, holidays, and occasional Mondays and Tuesdays, and evenings.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Previous experience mentoring, coaching, training and providing work direction for staff or volunteers.

● Experience with Shopify and/or Tessitura software.

● Knowledge of retail display and marketing techniques.

● Knowledge of Minnesota Historical Society programs and services.

● Ability to troubleshoot software, hardware and point-of-sale issues.

● Retail sales and admissions experience in a museum/historic site.

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.

1904 Site Manager, Oliver Kelley Farm

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JOB TITLE: Site Manager, Oliver Kelley Farm

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

COMPENSATION: $65,040.00 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: May 8, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: May 22, 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 strategic leadership in the professional administration and management of Oliver Kelley Farm. The Site Manager, Oliver Kelley Farm (OKF) will develop and implement long range and annual work plans; provide fiscal, business and facility operations management; oversee the delivery of public and schools program operations; direct the hiring, training, supervision, and motivation of site staff, interns, and volunteers; create and implement entrepreneurial initiatives in programming and business management; manage the site’s public relations and outreach community development efforts; manage the farm’s crop and animal resources.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Lead Oliver Kelley Farm and represent MNHS through strategic planning, creative problem solving, and relationship building. Leaders build culture, set goals, and ensure long-term sustainability; 2) Take ownership of the daily management and operation of Oliver Kelley Farm. Owners meet goals and expectations, while delivering quality service and program through effective administration; 3) Steward MNHS initiatives and processes with assistance and guidance from the institution. This system is built on formal and informal collaboration and communication, often with deadlines imposed by others; 4) Provide overall direction for placing, training, supervising and motivating assigned staff, interns, volunteers and fellows. Ensure compliance with MNHS policies and procedures; 5) Contribute to a positive work attitude and inclusive environment within the division by working cooperatively with others and conducting oneself as a team player; 6) Comply with division and MNHS policies and procedure as applicable; 7) Keep supervisor informed of job related problems and other information relative to assigned job duties; and 8) Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

● Knowledge of or experience in management, including budget and personnel management, short-and long-range planning, office procedures, bookkeeping principles, and retail sales operation.

● Demonstrated ability to communicate in written, oral, and visual media to specialized audiences

and the general public.

● Experience creating partnerships and relationships within an organization and with external partners.

● Supervisory experience. Skills in human resources and personnel management related to hiring, training, coaching, and appraising performance.

● Ability to plan, organize and manage complex budgets and multi-faceted projects/programs within a large institution.

● An understanding of the methodology of museum education, audience assessment, and exhibit evaluation.

● Knowledge of and ability in historical interpretation methodology and techniques sufficient to develop and implement interpretive programs.

● Ability to develop a working knowledge of animal husbandry practices and ethical standards.

● Demonstrated willingness to work with farm animals (sheep, pigs, cattle, horses, chickens, turkeys, etc.).

● Holds a valid driver’s license with a willingness to travel.

● Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

● Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull.

● Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

● Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; partner lift with anything up to 100 pounds.

● Willingness to work with animals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Outdoor work experience such as farming, ranching, forestry, environmental science, park ranger or guide, etc.

● Experience creating training materials and /or conducting training.

● Knowledge of preservation, maintenance and security methods for contemporary and historical structures, grounds and landscapes.

● Knowledge of Project Management principles.

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

● Knowledge of animal husbandry practices and standards.

● Ability to develop a working knowledge of Minnesota history and specific knowledge of nineteenth-century U.S. social and cultural history.

● Basic knowledge of curatorial practices as they apply to both two- and three-dimensional objects.

● Experience working with farm animals.

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.

1899 Interpreter I, Ramsey & Hill House

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JOB TITLE: Interpreter I, Ramsey & Hill House

LOCATION: James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102;

Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S Exchange St, St Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $18.54 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 1,040 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.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: May 2, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: May 16, 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 at the James J. Hill House and Alexander Ramsey House to engage, educate and entertain visitors and to present historical information to school groups and the general public using a variety of interpretive and performance techniques and to assist in the operation of the Hill House and Ramsey House sites by providing front line customer service, processing admissions, sales, welcoming, and receiving visitors.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Interpret, educate, and entertain visitors accurately the history of the Hill House site and Ramsey House site, which includes the family, household, neighborhood, St. Paul and Minnesota from 1872-1921, using a variety of interpretive techniques; 2) Perform admissions, gift shop sales, and reception services so all visitors are served, and accurately perform related clerical tasks; 3) Learn and study site manual and program-related materials provided by site program staff while contributing and operating within the larger interpreter team as assigned; 4) Assist in the maintenance, organization and protection of the historic site, grounds, facility, and collections so that site is well maintained and secure; and 5) Perform limited cleaning and other duties as assigned in support of ongoing operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● High School diploma or equivalent.

● Knowledge of state and local Minnesota History and Victorian era.

● Strong oral communication skills and some ability to perform theatrical interpretation.

● Demonstrated experience in museum interpretation, theatrical performance, storytelling.

● Demonstrated experience working with children in an educational environment.

● Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
● Ability to work cooperatively within a team setting.

● Basic accounting and math skills. |
● Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds; 50 pounds with a team lift.

● Ability to stand for extended periods of time while giving tours and selling tickets or merchandise.
● Ability to bend, crouch, kneel to move furniture or merchandise and perform light cleaning duties.
● Weekend and occasional evening availability.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Demonstrated experience in a high-level customer service environment; and/or special event environment.

● Ability to perform some manual tasks.

● College coursework in history, theater, education, or related fields.

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.

1898 Intepreter I, Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post

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JOB TITLE: Interpreter I, Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post

LOCATION: Mille Lacs Indian Museum, 43411 Oodena Drive, Onamia MN 56359

COMPENSATION: $18.54 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 520 annual hours) position. Must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Weekly hours may vary according to site needs.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: May 2, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled

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 conduct interpretive programs using a variety of interpretive techniques and to assist with the daily visitor services operations at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, including ticketing, field trips, workshops and special events, as well as retail operations.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Assist in the daily visitor services operations; 2) Assist with the daily retail operations; 3) Assist with the site’s interpretive programs, workshops, seasonal demonstrations and special events; and 4) Assist in the daily operation of the historic site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

● Demonstrated ability to work independently.

● Demonstrated success in conveying program content and facilitating dialogue with guests.

● Experience in or willingness to learn computer software programs as needed.

● Strong oral communication skills, and ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.

● Demonstrated punctuality.

● Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute positively in a team environment.

● Willingness to learn and work a variety of assignments, including but not limited to retail and admissions software, site orientation for guests, and interpretive stations, depending upon supervisor assessment of skill set and knowledge.

● Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public in a friendly and open manner, while conveying information or teaching.

● Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse audience of varying cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

● Demonstrated experience in some level of retail sales.

● Ability to complete record keeping and reports, including accounting and math skills.

● Ability to work a varied schedule of weekdays, weekends (both Saturday/Sunday) one to two weekends/month, holidays and occasional evenings on a rotating basis.

● Ability to stand for extended periods of time and walk up to 5 miles a day inside or outside on the grounds..

● Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull.

● Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Proven skill in delivering school age programs.

● Experience working with children and/or adults in an educational environment.

● Experience in teaching, museum interpretation, theater, storytelling or group leadership.

● Personal computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

● Experience with Shopify and/or Tessitura or Artifax software.

● Knowledge of retail display and marketing techniques.

● Retail sales and admissions experience in a museum/historic site.

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.

1900 Setup Assistant

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JOB TITLE: Setup Assistant

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

COMPENSATION: $18.54 hourly minimum

STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, regular (approximately 520 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: May 2, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: May 16, 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 conduct & execute the set-up and take-down of MNHS programs & events as well as rental events at the MN History Center.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Conduct and oversee the set-up/take down of event furniture and equipment at the MN History Center; and 2) Maintain site equipment and building.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Strong customer service skills.

● Strong communication skills.

● Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

● Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team on set up and take down needs.

● Demonstrated ability to problem solve amidst noisy and high-pressure situations.

● Demonstrated flexibly to adjust to unusual and unexpected occurrences in the working environment.

● Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

● Ability to learn and be guided by historic site preservation concerns, rules, and needs.

● Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings, sometimes on short notice.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Experience with Audio-Visual

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.