Cultural Conservation Program Manager
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Job Summary
Introduction
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The Department of States (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development finance transportation housing education culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delawares historical sites and collections to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to serving consumers public employees and veterans.
DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.
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Summary Statement
The Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs (HCA)seeks an innovative team manager to serve as the Engagement & CollectionsManager (Cultural Conservation Program Manager) to provide leadership visionand support for the State of Delawares historical and archaeologicalcollections. This position works closely with Division leadership to provideexpertise on professional standards and best practices for museums anddirecting and managing collections in support of the Divisions mission visionand values.
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Essential Functions
- Identifies and prioritizes opportunities to conserve Delawares cultural history/resources.
- Plans designs and directs graphic spoken and site research projects and investigations pertaining to historical and cultural ways techniques methods and events.
- Develops interpretive and educational programs that will convey a knowledge of Delawares cultural history/resources.
- Recruits and trains research and interpretive volunteers.
- Trains and supervises professional and support subordinates.
- Prepares and administers Program budget.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Cultural Conservation Program Manager
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Cultural or Historical Studies or related field.
- Six months experience in cultural or historical research which includes analyzing objects/artifacts and compiling documentary summaries which provide historical contexts for exhibits programs tours historical sites and artifacts.
- Three years experience in cultural or historical project management which includes planning developing implementing managingand evaluating historical or cultural projects to ensure objectives are met.
- Six months experience in designing developing and implementing educational and interpretive programs.
- Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining monitoring projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work academic training training provided through an employer or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.
Additional Posting Information
A writing sample will be requested at the time ofinterview.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the FederalE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with eachnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work inthe U.S. For more information refer to ourjobseeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide NewEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are heldat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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