Senior Director, Library, Archives, & Collections

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 119142 - 148920

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Senior Director Library Archives and Collections

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $119142.40 - $148920.00 annually

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 9-5 with opportunity for some hybrid.

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: December 1 2025

DEADLINE DATE: December 22 2025

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center at include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: The Senior Director of Library Archives and Collections is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the comprehensive oversight strategic direction and operational management of the library archives digital preservation and collection functions. This individual will champion the preservation accessibility and curation of our resources ensuring they align with the organizations mission and serve the needs of our diverse stakeholders. The Senior Director will lead a dedicated team foster innovation and cultivate strong internal and external partnerships.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the library; 2) Access Outreach & Engagement: Collaborate with public programs exhibitions and education departments to enhance public access and develop policies for collection access and exhibitions that promote broader discovery and use of collections; 3) Collections Management & Stewardship: Oversee collection development acquisitions documentation cataloging conservation and digitization and ensure compliance with professional standards and legal/regulatory requirements; 4) Team Leadership & Administration: Supervise mentor and support staff fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture; and 5) Fundraising & Development: Work with development teams to identify and secure funding for collections-based initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in museum studies library science public history or a related field OR equivalent on-the-job experience.
Ten years of progressive experience working in a museum with ample leadership and supervisory experience included.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in formulating department objectives setting priorities and working to advance an organizations strategic plan.
Highly developed interpersonal skills to mediate collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of people with a diverse range of knowledge and skills and diverse backgrounds education and interests.
Fundamental knowledge and demonstrated application of legal and ethical museum standards in areas of museum operation library operation historical research and interpretation NAGPRA basic conservation principles audience evaluation collections care and management and exhibit development.
Broad knowledge of historical and museum trends strategic planning communication marketing program development/delivery and non-profit administration.
Valid drivers license and a willingness to travel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with the MNHS and its programs including the MNHS charter bylaws mission statement and institutional goals.
Knowledge of Minnesotas native peoples history and culture.
Experience working with Native Americans and Tribal Nations in Minnesota.
Advanced degree.

Should you have questions with the application process emailor call MNHS Job Line at .

At MNHS we dont 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.

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JOB TITLE: Senior Director Library Archives and CollectionsLOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul MN 55102COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $119142.40 - $148920.00 annuallySTATUS & HOURS: Full-time regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position. Typical schedule is Monday thr...