Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Program Supervisor, Jeffers
LOCATION: Jeffers Petroglyphs, 27160 County Road 2, Comfrey, MN 56019
TYPICAL
STARTING PAY: $59,120 - $73,900 annually
STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position.
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.
DESIGNATION: Supervisory
POSTING DATE: October 30, 2026
DEADLINE DATE: November 15, 2026
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: The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants to develop site public programming, provide direct supervision for site interpretive staff, and coordinate daily program operations.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plan and implement public programs, including research, format selection, scheduling, publicity, delivery, and evaluation in collaboration with other site leadership team; 2) Support daily administrative operations of the Site; 3) Provide direct supervision of interpretive program staff and support for interpretive program delivery; 4) Oversee the site operations as part of a site leadership team; 5) Provide for the safe and secure daily operation of the site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
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Four years of experience developing educational programs and resources in a historical/cultural community organization.
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Supervising staff at a historical, educational, cultural organization, or similar organization.
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Writing work plans and actively managing employees’ performance to ensure success towards organizational goals.
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Ability to conduct programs and oversee operations; to organize work plans, prepare budgets, spend within approved budgets, use the financial software, and keep records.
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Demonstrated ability to plan for short and long-term development of programs.
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Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate, and oversee staff and contract presenters and performers.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and to cooperate with other professionals.
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Demonstrated ability to conduct multiple concurrent projects.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Strong human relations, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
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Strong customer service background.
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Knowledge of informal learning theories and experience with interpretive methods and techniques.
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Good knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural diversity issues.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Understanding of security, safety, and emergency procedures.
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Ability to resolve problems quickly and independently.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule.
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Ability and willingness to travel.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule including most weekends from April-October.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society.