OPEN TO: This job is open to current MNHS staff working at the Split Rock Lighthouse.

LOCATION: Split Rock Lighthouse, 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Road, Two Harbors MN 55616

COMPENSATION: $22.81 hourly minimum (approximately $47,440.00 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: Supervisory

POSTING DATE: June 20, 2024

DEADLINE DATE: June 27, 2024

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 exists to coordinate the daily operations of Split Rock Lighthouse, including museum store retail operations, and to provide direct supervision of assigned staff.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Coordinate daily Split Rock Lighthouse museum store retail operations; 2) Provide direct supervision to assigned staff; 3) Oversee reporting and financial procedures for admissions, museum store, and facility rentals; and 4) Oversee the site operations as part of a site leadership team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Two years experience in leading daily operations, retail operations, or programs of a museum or similar facility.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise personnel, including: scheduling, hiring, strengthening positive workplace culture, and performance management to ensure success towards organizational goals.

• Knowledge of retail operations, product ordering, inventory management, product development, cash handling requirements, management and related duties.

• Strong customer service background.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

• Strong human relations, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Computer skills and technical proficiency.

• Record keeping skills sufficient to maintain thorough and accurate records.

• Ability to analyze data, make recommendations and prepare summary reports.

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs; up to 50 lbs with a team lift.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; turn, twist, or bend at waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Ability and willingness to travel.

• Valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad knowledge of Minnesota history.

• Knowledge of American lighthouse history and Great Lakes and North Shore information in general.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.