Program Supervisor

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Four years of experience developing educational programs and resources in a historical/cultural community organization.

• Supervising staff at a historical, educational, cultural organization, or similar organization.

• Writing work plans and actively managing employees’ performance to ensure success towards organizational goals.

• Ability to conduct programs and oversee operations; to organize work plans, prepare budgets, spend within approved budgets, use the financial software, and keep records.  

• Demonstrated ability to plan for short and long-term development of programs.  

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate, and oversee staff and contract presenters and performers.  

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and to cooperate with other professionals.  

• Demonstrated ability to conduct multiple concurrent projects. 

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Strong human relations, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Strong customer service background.

• Knowledge of informal learning theories and experience with interpretive methods and techniques.

• Good knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural diversity issues.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Understanding of security, safety, and emergency procedures.

• Ability to resolve problems quickly and independently.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• Ability and willingness to travel.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including most weekends from April-October.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society.