Deadline: November 9

 

The Michigan Historical Center is seeking a Heritage Trail Coordinator to work with community groups (trail groups, historical organizations, economic development organizations, educators) to add cultural and natural heritage interpretation and connections to linear trails.  He or she will help communities discover their stories, determine main themes and ensure that the stories are inclusive and diverse.  The end product for each trail will be an interpretive plan that uses various methods to reach the hikers and bicyclists that use the trail.
The coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the stories told along the trails are authentic and accurate.   The position also requires strong public history facilitation and communications skills.  The individual will also document each trail experience to create on-line case studies and tool box materials that can help additional communities.
The position is part of a statewide effort to enhance Michigan’s reputation as a trail state that involves people from the Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, Environmental Quality and economic development.
 
Educational Requirements:  Master’s degree in history, art history, museum studies, anthropology, American Studies, architectural history, historic preservation, archival management or other related field.
 
For more details and to apply, go to http://web1mdcs.state.mi.us/MCSCNeoGov/HowApply.html. Narrow your search to Department of Natural Resources. Only applications received through this site by 11:59 PM on November 9can be considered.