Full-Time 1928 Program Supervisor
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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.
- 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.
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