Program Supervisor, Mill City Museum
MNHS Executive Council, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Job Title
Program Supervisor, Mill City Museum
Location
Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Employment Type
Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours)
Compensation
Typical starting range $57,054.40 – $71,298.00 annually
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.
Position Summary
This position provides direct supervision for site interpretive staff and volunteers, develops site programming, coordinates daily operations, and participates in community outreach.
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision of program staff and support for interpretive program delivery.
Support daily administrative operations of the museum.
Develop and implement interpretive programs in various formats that engage audiences of diverse ages, backgrounds, and learning styles. Responsibilities include research, format selection, scheduling, budgeting, publicity, delivery, and evaluation.
Serve as liaison between all MNHS departments and external vendors that work in the museum.
Assist Site Manager with the development of annual and long‑range planning.
Represent the Mill City Museum in the absence of or in lieu of the Site Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience in education, program delivery, program development, or curriculum development.
Experience creating, evaluating, and updating education curriculum and programming.
Ability to perform moderate physical labor to keep the museum clean and safe.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time during programming.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge
Supervising staff including mentoring, performance management, hiring, and scheduling.
Training staff on customer service and communicating program information.
Delivering educational program content to diverse audiences.
Synthesizing research findings into coherent themes and narratives.
Thinking imaginatively and solving problems.
Customer service and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Multitasking, working under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing, and adapting to changing priorities.
Working independently and taking initiative while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a demonstrated results orientation.
Communicating clearly and accurately both orally and in writing.
Recognizing and respecting confidential information.
Administering and monitoring program budgets.
Computer skills and technical proficiency.
History research methodology and data gathering techniques, including the ability to conduct original research in primary source collections.
Minnesota history and culture.
MNHS programs.
Microsoft Word and Google Suite applications.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of general American history and, specifically, Minnesota history.
EEO Statement
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, 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.
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Program Supervisor, Mill City Museum
Location
Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Employment Type
Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours)
Compensation
Typical starting range $57,054.40 – $71,298.00 annually
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.
Position Summary
This position provides direct supervision for site interpretive staff and volunteers, develops site programming, coordinates daily operations, and participates in community outreach.
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision of program staff and support for interpretive program delivery.
Support daily administrative operations of the museum.
Develop and implement interpretive programs in various formats that engage audiences of diverse ages, backgrounds, and learning styles. Responsibilities include research, format selection, scheduling, budgeting, publicity, delivery, and evaluation.
Serve as liaison between all MNHS departments and external vendors that work in the museum.
Assist Site Manager with the development of annual and long‑range planning.
Represent the Mill City Museum in the absence of or in lieu of the Site Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience in education, program delivery, program development, or curriculum development.
Experience creating, evaluating, and updating education curriculum and programming.
Ability to perform moderate physical labor to keep the museum clean and safe.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time during programming.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge
Supervising staff including mentoring, performance management, hiring, and scheduling.
Training staff on customer service and communicating program information.
Delivering educational program content to diverse audiences.
Synthesizing research findings into coherent themes and narratives.
Thinking imaginatively and solving problems.
Customer service and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Multitasking, working under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing, and adapting to changing priorities.
Working independently and taking initiative while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a demonstrated results orientation.
Communicating clearly and accurately both orally and in writing.
Recognizing and respecting confidential information.
Administering and monitoring program budgets.
Computer skills and technical proficiency.
History research methodology and data gathering techniques, including the ability to conduct original research in primary source collections.
Minnesota history and culture.
MNHS programs.
Microsoft Word and Google Suite applications.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of general American history and, specifically, Minnesota history.
EEO Statement
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, 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.
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