[OR_Archaeology] FW: Two Job Announcements and One Scholarship Opportunity

Fri Aug 15 13:19:48 PDT 2014

From: Kenmotsu, Nancy [mailto:NKenmotsu at versar.com]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 12:40 PM
Subject: Two Job Announcements and One Scholarship Opportunity

AWA Members,
Below are two job announcements (DNR archaeologist and Museum Director, Edmonds Historical Museum) and for a scholarship for Native American student(s).  More details for the DNR archaeologist and the Native American award are in the attachments.
Best, Nancy
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Hi Nancy,

The DNR archaeologist job listing is finally out. We’ll do the first (and hopefully final) review on August 28. If you could forward the document attached and/or the link below to AWA membership, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks
Maurice

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=943116&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%2D1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND%5FKEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E

Maurice Major, Cultural Resource Specialist

Washington Department of Natural Resources
1111 Washington Street SE / Olympia WA 98504
360.902.1298    maurice.major at dnr.wa.gov<mailto:maurice.major at dnr.wa.gov>
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Nancy,
Just wanted to notify you (and hopefully any interested AWA members) of a recent full time job opening at the Edmonds Historical Museum. I have posted the job description below my signature. Please pass this along to any interested individuals.
Cheers,
Emily Scott
Archaeologist/ Laboratory Curation Specialist
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.

Museum Director

Edmonds South-Snohomish County Historical Society and Museum

Edmonds, WA

The Edmonds Historical Museum is governed by the Edmonds South-Snohomish County Historical Society and is dedicated to sharing the history of our community. We will achieve this by research; collection and preservation of historical documents, artifacts, memories and events; and by utilizing interpretive displays and engaging in creative public educational programming. The museum is located within a restored 1910 Carnegie library in downtown Edmonds, Washington. More information about the historical society and museum is located at www.historicedmonds.org<http://www.historicedmonds.org>.

Museum Director Position Description

The Edmonds Historical Museum Director is responsible for the development, execution, and management of the policies, programs, and initiatives, as directed by the Board of Directors and the mission of the Edmonds South-Snohomish County Historical Society.

The Museum Director actively promotes community involvement, develops modern and emerging exhibits and activities, and:
•   Assumes management responsibility for the museum in curation, artifact acquisition and preservation, education, exhibits, storage and display, services, activities and events, operations and support, administration, and interpretation and presentation of local community history.
•   Continues and leads efforts with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) to complete a Museum Assessment Program and achieve national accreditation.
•   Supervises and coordinates the work of staff, professional consultants, volunteers, and interns.
•   Is responsible for generating grant and funding opportunities.
•   Successfully collaborates with board members on implementing policies and procedures.
•   Cultivates relationships with staff, volunteers, donors and board members.

The listed duties are illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be required. The omission of specific statements does not preclude the Board of Directors from assigning other duties consistent with the position.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree (required) or Master's/Ph.D. (preferred) in relevant discipline (i.e. museum studies, curation, conservation, anthropology, archaeology, history, education, art history, etc.).

The successful candidate must also have a minimum of 3-5 years experience and demonstrate the following leadership capabilities:
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, digital communications, and multiple media platforms to effectively engage community.
•   Demonstrated experience with website development and social media, especially as used in museums and educational settings.
•   Strong understanding of organizational finance, budget preparation, and fiscal management.
•   Successful grant writing skills and fund raising experience.
•   Capacity to successfully interface with stakeholders (board members, volunteers, staff, educators, students, politicians, media representatives).
•   Leadership and management experience with diverse staff and volunteer population.

Compensation

This is a fulltime salaried position. Salary range is between $40,000 - $50,000 dependent on experience. Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Applicant submissions will be accepted until September 15, 2014. To be considered for the Museum Director position, submit the following in a single file: (1) a letter of intent, addressing the qualifications, (2) an updated resume or curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three professional references to Emily Scott at e.rose.scott at gmail.com<mailto:e.rose.scott at gmail.com>.

The Plains Anthropological Society scholarship for Native American student(s) is detailed in the attachment to this email.
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