Museum Coordinator/Historic Preservationist [City of Dickinson, ND]

Description

Museum Coordinator/Historic Preservationist

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing, promoting, and managing the operation of the Museum Center, which includes the Joachim Museum, Pioneer Machinery Building, Dinosaur Museum and all historic buildings in Prairie Outpost Park.  In addition, working with Historic Preservation Commission on their projects and promotions, and other matters relating to historic preservation in the City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties:

• Oversees and      manages the museums and historic buildings on the Dickinson Museum Center      property.
• Supervises and      monitors the work of Museum Center staff.
• Work with      various boards, staff and individuals to promote the City of Dickinson,      Museum Center and other city assets to tourists and residents.
• Work with      various boards, staff and individuals to ensure the utilization of the      Museum Center throughout the year.
• Serves as the      community historic preservationist, who is responsible for planning and      implementing public programs, which highlight the history of the Dickinson      area and promoting the Renaissance Zone and other incentive programs to      encourage historic preservation.
• Promote      Dickinson as a Certified Local Government under the National Park Service      and State Historic Preservation Office of the Historical Society of North      Dakota and work with the Dickinson Historic Preservation Commission, to ensure      the success of programs to highlight area history by taking the lead in      getting buildings listed on the National Historic Register and increase      public awareness of the importance of historical buildings and sites.
• Develop annual      work plan for the museum center.
• Develop annual      budget for the Museum center, assist in the preparation of budgets for the      Joachim Museum and the Stark County Historical Society.
• Attend and      present monthly report at Joachim Museum and Stark County Historical      Society Board meetings.
• Oversee the      development of exhibits and public programs presented at the Museum Center      and throughout the community.
• Oversee      management of the museum and archival collections of the Joachim Museum      and the Stark County Historical Society.
• Assist the      museum and historical society boards with grant writing and fundraising.
• Develop museum      center public relations and marketing.
• Oversee the      Museum Center gift shop, including product development and buying.
• Oversee website      and social media, maintain online digital archive (Omeka.net).
• Oversee the      maintenance of the Museums and the Prairie Outpost Park Buildings.
• Performs other      duties of a similar nature or level as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (position requirements at entry):

• Knowledge of museum management practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of Historic Preservation practices and techniques;
• Knowledge of, skill, and ability to  plan, design, and implement museum exhibits;
• Knowledge of Museum Collection Management practices, techniques, and standards;
• Knowledge of archival practices and techniques, and standards;
• Historical Research;
• Oral History;
• Historical Interpretation,
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers;
• Ability to work with volunteer boards and committees;
• Contemporary information systems and communication technology;
• Living history programs;
• Ability to and knowledge of grant writing;
• Non-profit accounting;
• Knowledge of computer software, including Past Perfect, Adobe design software, Microsoft Office;
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment and related applications;

Judgment/Decision Making:

• Develops      objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or      functional area of responsibility within the general scope of established      operational goals and plans.
• Day-to-day      work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate      supervisor.
• Frequently      solves complex problems; responsible for problem resolution.
• End results      are reviewed by supervisor.
• Strategic      issues are referred to supervisor.
• Errors in      judgment could significantly affect the operations of one or more lines of      business or operations.

RELATIONSHIPS

Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manager/Supervisor of the department with staff reporting directly to them.
• Will participate on boards, committees, and organizations in city government and in the community.  In some cases, said activities will relate to the functions of this class, whereas other activities may not.
• Will conduct himself/herself in a professional manner exhibiting the characteristics of fairness, responsiveness, professionalism, politeness, and openness.

Relation to Others:

• Considerable      and consistent contact with others in key positions within the community      and state.
• Contacts      usually involve discussions related to the development and/or changes to      current policies or programs.
• Requires      advanced interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain      internal and external relationships.
• Communication      may include one-on-one, regular small or large group presentations to      elected officials, city administration, supervisors and employees.

SKILLS

Education and Experience (position requirements at entry):

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Historic Preservation, Museum Management or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible positions as curator, historic preservationist or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s      License – at hire

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

• Positions in this class typically require: talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Work is performed within routine office environment with minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions.  Physical demands are usually limited to sitting or standing in one location much of the time.  Some stooping, lifting of objects may be required.

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Position Requirements (at Entry):

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Historic Preservation, Museum Management or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible positions as curator, historic preservationist or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Valid Driver’s License – at hire

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a City application, which can be found at www.dickinsongov.com. Resumes and official transcripts are required. Veterans claiming preference must submit Form DD214 with the application. The deadline to apply is the close of business on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information, please contact Shelly at 701-456-7801 or email hr@dickinsongov.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.