Program Supervisor

Program Supervisor, Jeffers Petroglyphs
Location: Jeffers Petroglyphs, 27160 County Road 2, Comfrey, MN 56019

Compensation: $57,054.40 – $71,298.00 annually

Open to: Current employees of the Minnesota Historical Society only.

Full‑time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours)

Benefits: State Employee Group Insurance Program participation, employer‑contributed retirement program, generous vacation and sick time accruals, additional paid holidays.

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

Responsibilities

Plan and implement public programs, including research, format selection, scheduling, publicity, delivery, and evaluation in collaboration with other site leadership team.

Support daily administrative operations of the Site.

Provide direct supervision of interpretive program staff and support for interpretive program delivery.

Oversee site operations as part of a site leadership team.

Ensure safe and secure daily operation of the site.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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

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

Writing work plans and actively managing employees’ performance to ensure success towards organizational goals.

Ability to conduct programs and oversee operations; to organize work plans, prepare budgets, spend within approved budgets, use 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 cooperate with other professionals.

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.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including most weekends from April-October.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society.

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

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

Developing and maintaining excellent relations with individuals and groups specific and not specific to the site’s history.

Working effectively with limited supervision.

Speaking in public, in order to interpret the history of the site and to promote its programs.

Effectively communicate with individuals and groups.

Mentoring colleagues on content and technique.

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

Knowledge of Minnesota/Regional history and cultural diversity issues.

Knowledge of Native American history and culture.

Knowledge of Jeffers Petroglyphs site and operations.

Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society and Jeffers Petroglyphs.

Understanding of safety, security and emergency procedures.

Demonstrated comfort level in working with technology related to museum operations, program delivery, and communications.

EEO Statement
The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

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