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Program & Outreach Specialist, Native American Initiatives Jobs in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA at Midwestmuseums
Position: 1938 Program & Outreach Specialist, Native American Initiatives
JOB TITLE:
Program & Outreach Specialist, Native American Initiatives
LOCATION:
History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
COMPENSATION: $57,366.40 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:
Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173
POSTING DATE:
August 14, 2024
DEADLINE DATE:
Open Until Filled – Priority will be given to applications received before September 14, 2024
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center s.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 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 inprofessional developmentthrough research, writing, presentations, and other activities.
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 engage incritical thinkingin educational settings.
● 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 adiverserange of knowledge and skills anddiversebackgrounds,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 ateam environment.
● Ability,flexibilityand willingness to occasionally work a varied sched…
Title: Program & Outreach Specialist, Native American Initiatives
Company: Midwestmuseums
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit & Social Impact
