JOB OPENING: Associate Director
DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
JOB POSTING
TITLE: Associate Director
SALARY: $47,000
FULL TIME SALARIED
LOCATION: Alexandria, MN
The Douglas County Historical Society seeks a dynamic nonprofit museum professional to help lead the museum at the Historic Knute Nelson House in Alexandria, Minnesota. The Associate Director reports to and works closely with the Executive Director in building the Douglas County Historical Society to prominence as a local regional museum and resource for the people of Douglas County and the State of Minnesota. The Associate Director oversees the organization’s volunteer program and research library.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience leading or working with a diverse volunteer population
- Experience in research and library work
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to be flexible
- Work as part of a multifaceted, intergenerational team
- Strong project management skills
POSITION DUTIES
- Oversee and manage the DCHS volunteer program, including scheduling, recruiting, supervision, discipline, and continued training of volunteers.
- Manage the DCHS Research Library and Reading Room.
- Calendar set research appointments.
- Provide assistance to the public, volunteers, and staff with research requests.
- Assist the Executive Director in the operational management of the museum.
- Assist in the planning, acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and development or installation of exhibit materials.
- Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility.
- Assists the Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Interested candidates can apply by sending a unique cover letter and resume to the DCHS Executive Director, Brittany Johnson at brittany.johnson@dchsmn.org on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
