The Minnesota Historical Society’s Enterprise Technology & Business Development department seeks applicants for an Information & Communications Technologies Producer: US-Dakota War (Budget Title: Program Associate, 1862) to coordinate, research, monitor, and facilitate multiple online projects related to the US-Dakota War involving content research, database development, and data entry. This is a full-time, project position (2,088 annual hours) located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN working through June 30, 2011. Renewal dependent upon available funding and program need.
Summary of Work: Responsibilities include: 1) carries out or assists other staff within the institution in research related to the development of topics and themes for US-Dakota War online web projects; 2) monitors and facilitates US-Dakota War collection delivery projects; 3) assists in the design and conceptualization of US-Dakota War online projects; and 4) prepares items or documentation for public presentation via the Society’s web page.
Minimum Qualifications:
- B. A. in American history, American studies, anthropology, museum studies, journalism, mass communication or related field plus three years history-related research experience or equivalent OR an advanced degree plus two years program experience or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Minnesota and American history.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native Americans, preferably with Dakota people.
- Demonstrated experience working with office software applications in a Windows environment.
- Demonstrated experience of creation of multimedia story-telling or research web sites.
- Experience with image editing software, preferably Photoshop.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of web programming (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc. and associated software applications.
- Experience with audio editing software, e.g. Audacity or Soundbooth.
- Experience with video editing software, e.g. Premiere.
- Familiarity with metadata standards, e.g. Dublin Core.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills and a genuine respect for the views of others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Salary: $3,150.00 monthly minimum.
Application Deadline: Must be received or post-marked no later than August 31, 2010.
To Apply: Send an MHS application, cover letter, and resume to: Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, Information & Communications Technologies Producer: US-Dakota War position, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55102. To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested materials. If not complete, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be returned. For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MHS Job Line 651-259-3181. EEO
