Community Partnerships Coordinator, Mill City Museum

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 59092 - 63648

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Community Partnerships Coordinator

LOCATION: Mill City Museum 704 South 2nd St. Mpls MN 55401

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range$59092.80 - $63648.00 annually

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time regular (approximately 2080 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: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: February 5 2026

DEADLINE DATE: February 19 2026

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: This position exists to establish and nurture partnerships and community relationships on the Minneapolis Riverfront and the City of Minneapolis to support community partnership programs at and with Mill City Museum and the goals of the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.

This position provides administrative support to the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board. Working with the Board Chair and the Mill City Museum Site Manager this position elevates the community presence and influence of the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board and provides comprehensive administrative logistical relational and governance support to the Heritage Board and its committee. This position ensures smooth board operations efficient meeting cycles and compliance with Minnesota law.

In addition this position will in collaboration with the Site Manager establish nurture or maintain collaborative relationships with community partners to foster exchange and connection between the museum and its communities and to co-create new meaningful partnership organization lead experiences that elevate and share the diverse histories.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Manage and guide the planning and coordination of the Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Board; 2) Coordinate activities with partnership organizations; and 3) Support internal service at MCM and throughout the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in history museum studies administration nonprofit management or equivalent experience in board relations and community engagement.
Three years experience as a board or community liaison.
Event and program planning experience.
Strong writing editing and verbal communications skills.
Knowledge of public administrative principles and policies.
Demonstrated application of a partnership mindset with the capacity to grasp dynamics among partner organizations stakeholders and the broader community to strengthen relationships and reach collective goals.
Ability to manage projects and oversee operations; to organize work plans prepare budgets spend within approved budgets use the financial software and keep records.
Experience and ability to work with a board of directors elected officials members of an organizations senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to think imaginatively and problem solve.
Ability to use discretion and keep confidentiality.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Valid Drivers License.
Ability and willingness to travel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in appropriate and effective ways in a variety of public forums.
Knowledge of MNHS policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the history of Minneapolis the Heritage Zone area general American and Minnesota history.
Knowledge of current issues and practices in museum education and community engagement.

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: Community Partnerships CoordinatorLOCATION: Mill City Museum 704 South 2nd St. Mpls MN 55401COMPENSATION: Typical starting range$59092.80 - $63648.00 annuallySTATUS & HOURS: Full-time regular (approximately 2080 annual hours) position.BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Gr...