Full-Time 1930 Site Supervisor, Historic Fort Snelling
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Site Supervisor, Historic Fort Snelling
LOCATION: Historic Fort Snelling, 200 Tower Ave, St Paul, MN 55111
COMPENSATION: $47,440.00 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: July 24, 2024
DEADLINE DATE: August 7, 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 direct supervision for assigned staff and to coordinate the daily operations of the Visitor Center which includes retail, rentals, and parking.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Provide direct supervision of site staff and volunteers; 2) Support the daily operations of Historic Fort Snelling; 3) Assist with the store and retail program; 4) Assist in coordinating and implementing the facility rental programs; 5) Participate in short and long term planning for Historic Fort Snelling and assist in developing program content as necessary and assigned; 6) Coordinate volunteer support for programs with other supervisors; and 7) Provide for the safe and secure daily operation of the site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise personnel, including: scheduling, hiring, strengthening positive workplace culture, and performance management to ensure success towards organizational goals.
- Strong human relations, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong oral communication skills, ability to listen and be responsive to questions and comments.
- Ability to effectively facilitate dialogue with guests.
- Public relations skill in working with a diverse audience.
- Basic math skills to keep oversee a register and sales transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to positively work with the public.
- Demonstrated customer services skills sufficient to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships in conflict situations.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to be physically active and mobile for up to 10-hours per day.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in American History, education, museum studies or a related field plus two years program experience in managing daily operations and programs and proven experience in the management of staff.
- Knowledge of learning theories and experience with interpretive methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural diversity issues.
- Knowledge of retail systems, e.g. Shopify, Tessitura.
- Demonstrated comfort in working with technology as may be related to parking, retail, and audio visual systems.
Should you have questions with the application process, email
hu************@mn**.org
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How 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.82 total views, 0 today