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Job Title:1519 Program & Outreach Specialist, NAI
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Temporary
 
Salary Offered:Minimum $4,223.00 Monthly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Associate's Degree
Experience Required:36 Months
 
Required Skills:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor’s degree plus three years experience working in public history, community outreach, program development or equivalent.
? Experience working collaboratively with Native American communities.
? Ability to create networks and connections among and within external groups.
? Strong interpersonal skills to negotiate, mediate, and collaborate with a wide variety of people with a diverse range of knowledge and skills and diverse backgrounds, education, and interests.
? Strong relationship building skills to facilitate connections between multiple community and internal partners.
? Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing, by phone, and in person with varied audiences.
? Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google software and email.
? Technical skills and experience using internet and media technologies.
? Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem solve.
? Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.
? Demonstrated ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.
? Ability, flexibility and willingness to occasionally work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.
? Ability and willingness to travel within and outside of Minnesota.
? Valid driver's license.
Preferred Skills:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Advanced degree in American Indian studies, museum studies, library science, American or public history, or a closely related field.
 
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: #1519 Program & Outreach Specialist, Native American Initiatives
OPEN TO: This job is open to all applicants.
LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
SALARY: $4,223.00 monthly minimum, commensurate with experience
STATUS & HOURS: Full-time,(approximately 2,088 annual hours) project position through October 30, 2022.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in the State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.
DEPARTMENT: Native American Initiatives
CLASSIFICATION: 11L Professional
SUPERVISORY: No
HIRING MANAGER: Interim Director, Native American Initiatives
POSTING DATE: December 16, 2021
DEADLINE DATE: Open until filled
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 will develop and operate the Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship (NAUMF) Program; assist with sustainable and purposeful outreach strategies to Native American (NA) communities in Minnesota and exiled Dakota communities; engage emerging professionals during outreach visits; and recruit participants for the Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship (NAUMF) Program during outreach, university and tribal college visits.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Coordinate all day-to-day aspects of the NAUMF Program including but not limited to organizing the recruitment of and selection process for potential fellows, providing administrative support, managing the on-boarding process and all scheduling for fellows, mentors, advisors and program affiliates; 2) Assist with the development of and facilitate all programmatic activities, including a three week long seminar and seven week long internships, that promote the objectives of the program; 3) Assist in organizing and providing support for summer intensive internships in curatorial, conservation, archaeology, exhibit departments, and others; and 4) Participate in professional development through research, writing, presentations, and other activities.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org.

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Refer to ID 1519 when applying