Senior Director, Library, Archives, & Collections
About the position Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the library • Access, Outreach & Engagement: Collaborate with public programs, exhibitions, and education departments to enhance public access and develop policies for collection access and exhibitions that promote broader discovery and use of collections • Collections Management & Stewardship: Oversee collection development, acquisitions, documentation, cataloging, conservation, and digitization and ensure compliance with professional standards and legal/regulatory requirements • Team Leadership & Administration: Supervise, mentor, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture • Fundraising & Development: Work with development teams to identify and secure funding for collections-based initiatives. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, library science, public history, or a related field OR equivalent on-the-job experience. • Ten years of progressive experience working in a museum, with ample leadership and supervisory experience included. • Demonstrated leadership abilities in formulating department objectives, setting priorities, and working to advance an organization’s strategic plan. • Highly developed interpersonal skills to mediate, collaborate, and communicate with a wide variety of people with a diverse range of knowledge and skills and diverse backgrounds, education and interests. • Fundamental knowledge and demonstrated application of legal and ethical museum standards in areas of museum operation, library operation, historical research and interpretation, NAGPRA, basic conservation principles, audience evaluation, collections care and management, and exhibit development. • Broad knowledge of historical and museum trends, strategic planning, communication, marketing, program development/delivery, and non-profit administration. • Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel. Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with the MNHS and its programs, including the MNHS charter, bylaws, mission statement and institutional goals. • Knowledge of Minnesota’s native peoples’ history and culture. • Experience working with Native Americans and Tribal Nations in Minnesota. • Advanced degree. 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. Apply tot his job