EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, The State Historical Society of Missouri

 

Nominations and applications are invited for the full-time position of Executive Director, State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO), headquartered on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, with research centers in St. Louis, Kansas City and Rolla, and on the campuses of Missouri State University in Springfield and Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  The State Historical Society of Missouri is the preeminent research institution in Missouri for the study of state and local history.  It receives the majority of its funding from the state of Missouri but is also a 501(c)3 organization that seeks and benefits from private donations.  The organization’s total annual operating budget is approximately $6 million.

 

The Executive Director oversees the operational, financial, programmatic, and development activities of the State Historical Society under policies established by the organization’s Board of Trustees and the board’s Executive Committee.  The Executive Director supervises a staff of approximately 40 full-time and 10 part-time employees and provides editorial oversight for the Missouri Historical Review, the Missouri Encyclopedia and other periodic publications produced by the organization.  The Executive Director assumes primary responsibility for fundraising for the organization, including advocacy for the organization’s annual state appropriation from the Missouri General Assembly.

 

The Executive Director serves on a variety of statewide advisory boards related to history, including the Missouri Board on Geographic Names, the Missouri Historical Advisory Board and the Missouri Local Records Board.  The Executive Director also serves as a resource for Missourians and local historical societies in their search and advocacy for the study and preservation of Missouri history.

 

Salary will be commensurate with responsibilities and experience.  Benefits package includes health, dental, life and disability insurance, and retirement benefits, provided through the University of Missouri.  A tax-deferred annuity program is available.

 

Anticipated start date is May-October 2025

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Fundraising from private and/or external sources
• Engaging with Missouri lawmakers, advocating for public funding for SHSMO
• Engaging with University of Missouri officials in furthering the mission of SHSMO
• Promoting Missouri history through talks/presentations to outside constituencies
• Engaging in the research and writing of Missouri history
• Serving as editor-in-chief of the Missouri Historical Review
• Meeting with, interacting with and supervising SHSMO staff members
• Monitoring the SHSMO budget
• Writing or supervising the writing of public and private grants
• Engaging with donors to solicit manuscripts and other research materials
• Engaging with and providing advice to local historical societies
• Representing SHSMO on statewide boards (such as Missouri Local Records, State Record Commission, State Board on Geographic Names)

 

A Ph.D. degree in history, preferably American history, with coursework in or a record of research and writing on some aspect of Missouri history.  The successful candidate will possess an established record of scholarship, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or the publication of one or more scholarly books published by a refereed press.

 

Hiring Range: $150,000-$175,000

 

Additional details and application instructions are found at https://shsmo.org/about/jobs. 

 

For any questions regarding this position, please send email to shsmocenter@shsmo.org.

Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives 

The UMKC University Libraries are seeking an experienced leader to serve as our Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives (LSCUA). The Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives is responsible for providing direction and setting priorities for a wide variety of departmental work related to managing access, public use, processing, preservation, and maintenance of collections, and supervising faculty and staff. The Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives actively manages departmental workflows and contributes to establishing priorities and policies within both the department and division. In addition to these responsibilities, the position monitors trends and developments in rare book and archives management and recommends appropriate adoption and implementation of new technologies and methods for acquisition, access, and preservation.  This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, ranked benefit-eligible faculty librarian appointment, has supervisory responsibilities, and reports to the Associate Dean of Special Collections & Archives. 

Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications, and the anticipated hiring range for this position is $62,500-$80,000. UMKC offers an excellent retirement/benefits package. 

View details about an informational webinar, the full posting, and application instructions at https://library.umkc.edu/jobs/labudde-university-archives-head 

Applications received by 11:50pm CST on Monday, May 27, 2024, will be given priority consideration. 

 

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Serves as Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library and museum. The library presents the era of the President to scholars, students, journalists, producers of mass media, public officials, and the general public.

Application Open: 10/03/2024 to 10/31/2024

Salary: $147,649 - $221,900 per year

As Director, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, you will:

• Be responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library and museum.
• Plan and direct the archival program of the library, which contains the papers of Harry Truman including the Presidential materials for the period of his tenure and his Vice Presidential materials; the papers of persons such as cabinet officers, heads of Federal agencies, members of Congress, and political leaders; audiovisual materials for the period of his tenure; and artifact collections of museum objects and memorabilia related to the President and his times.
• Direct the development and implementation of exhibitions and public and educational programs relevant to the mission of the library, which are designed to increase knowledge of and connection to history, increase civic engagement, and establish historical context for current issues.
  
• Maintain close working relationships with the former President's family and the Truman Library Institute, particularly in developing and sustaining partnership ventures and programs that enhance the growth and reputation of the library as a dynamic museum and center of public scholarship and service.
  
• Develop cooperative working relationships with academic, cultural and non-profit organizations to establish joint initiatives related to the holdings of the library.
  
• Provide leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, and strategic planning for the library, in context with NARA's overall strategic plan, annual budget and operating plans.
  

Interested applicants must apply online. For more information or to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/812459500. 

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Museum's operations, including staff management, fundraising, strategic planning, board development, and community engagement. This full-time and fully in-person position reports to the Board of Directors.

See https://blackiowa.org/about/careers/ for position description.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references (2 professional and 2 character) to search@blackiowa.org. This position is open until filled. For more information about the Museum, visit our website at blackiowa.org. Please direct questions to search@blackiowa.org.

The Missouri Historical Society in St Louis is seeking a qualified Objects Conservator to manage the conservation lab and perform exhibit and non-exhibit-focused artifact conservation. This position is open until filled. 

Updated 9/19/2024

Visit the MHS Career for site for the job description and how to apply. 

https://mohistory.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1076654