Minnesota Historical Society is hiring: Senior Director, Library, Archives & Col

Senior Director, Library, Archives & Collections

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$119,142.40/yr - $148,920.00/yr

AbouttheOrganization

TheMinnesotaHistoricalSocietypreservesMinnesota'spast,sharesourstate'sstories,andconnectspeoplewithhistoryinmeaningfulways,fortodayandfortomorrow. Because History Matters!

We'repartofMinnesota'srichhistory.Since1849,we'vegrowntobecomeoneofthelargestandmostprestigioushistoricalsocietiesinthecountry.Weplayanimportantroleinourstate'shistoricpreservation,education,andtourism,andprovidethepublicwithaward-winningprograms,exhibitions,andevents.

AtMNHS,wedon’tjustacceptdifference—wecelebrateit,wesupportit,andwethriveon diversityforthebenefitofouremployees,ourproductsandservices,andourcommunity.TheMinnesotaHistoricalSocietybelievestannaninclusivecultureamongourteammembersiscriticaltooursuccessasahistoricalsocietyandmuseum,andweseektorecruit,develop,andretainthemosttalentedpeoplefromadiversecandidatepool.

AbouttheRole

TheSeniorDirectorofLibrary,Archives,andCollectionsisapivotalleadershiproleresponsibleforthecomprehensiveoversight,strategicdirection,andoperationalmanagementofthelibrary,archives,digitalpreservation,andcollectionfunctions.Thisindividualwillchampionthepreservation,accessibility,andcurationofourresources,ensuringtheyalignwiththeorganization'smissionandservetheneedsofourdiversestakeholders.TheSeniorDirector willleadasdedicatedteam,fosterinnovation,andcultivatestronginternalandexternalpartnerships.

Responsibilities

• Access,Outreach&Engagement:Collaboratewithpublicprograms,exhibitions,andeducationdepartmentstoenhancepublicaccessanddeveloppoliciesforcollectionaccessandexhibitionsthatpromotebroaderdiscoveryanduseofcollections.
• CollectionsManagement&Stewardship:Overseecollectiondevelopment,acquisitions,documentation,cataloging,conservation,and digitization,andensurecompliancewithprofessional standardsandlegal/regulatoryrequirements.
• TeamLeadership&Administration:Supervise,mentor,andsupportstaff,fosteringacollaborativeandinclusiveculture.
• Fundraising&Development:Workwithdevelopmentteamstoidentifyandsecurefundingforcollections-basedinitiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreeinmuseumstudies,libraryscience,publichistory,orarelatedfieldORequivalenton-the-jobexperience.
• Tenyearsofprogressiveexperienceworkinginamuseum,withampleleadershipandsupervisoryexperienceincluded.
• Demonstratedleadershipabilitiesinformulatingdepartmentobjectives,settingpriorities,andworkingtoadvanceanorganization’sstrategicplan.
• Highlydevelopedinterpersonalskillstomediate,collaborate,andcommunicatewithawidevarietyofpeoplewithadiverserangeofknowledgeandskillsanddiversebackgrounds,education,andinterests.
• Fundamentalknowledgeanddemonstratedapplicationoflegalandethicalmuseumstandardsinareasofmuseumoperation,libraryoperation,historicalresearchandinterpretation,NAGPRA,basicconservationprinciples,audienceevaluation,collectionscareandmanagement,andexhibitdevelopment.
• Broadknowledgeofhistoricalandmuseumtrends,strategicplanning,communication,marketing,programdevelopment/delivery,andnon-profitadministration.

RequiredSkills

• FamiliaritywiththeMNHSAnditsprograms,includingtheMNHScharter,bylaws,missionstatement,andinstitutionalgoals.
• ExperienceworkingwithNativeAmericansandTribalNationsinMinnesota.
• Advanced Degree.

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CONTACT

Shouldyouhavequestionswiththeapplicationprocess,emailhumanresources@mnhs.orgorcalltheMNHSJobLineat651-259-3181.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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