Historian Manager 13 - Statewide Programs Manager
State of Michigan
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Historian 9-P11 (Traveling Archivist)
State of Michigan
Technology, Management and Budget
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$32.16 - $46.03
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a traveling archivist who helps local governments and history groups in Michigan preserve and share important historical records through fieldwork, training, and workshops.
It focuses on areas in the northern parts of the state and involves creating materials for record care and emergency planning.
A good fit would be someone passionate about history with experience in archives or preservation who enjoys traveling and community outreach.
Key Requirements
- Master’s degree in history, art history, museum studies, anthropology, American studies, architecture, architectural history, urban planning, library/information science, historic preservation, or archival management
- For Historian 9: No specific professional experience required
- For Historian 10: One year of professional experience in studying, preserving, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting history, artifacts, records, or sites equivalent to Historian 9
- For Historian P11: Two years of such professional experience equivalent to Historian 9, including one year equivalent to Historian 10; or three years of experience recording, preserving, and presenting Michigan history at a museum, historical site, archives, publication office, or preservation office equivalent to History Specialist 10
- Ability to travel extensively across Michigan, especially northern Lower Peninsula, Upper Peninsula, and islands
- Skills in fieldwork, training local organizations, developing instructional materials, and coordinating workshops on emergency preparedness and disaster recovery
Full Job Description
POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH A LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT.
MAY LAST UP TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE
MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE
MAY LAST UP TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE
MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE
The position contributes to the daily operation of the Collections Services Unit in the Archives of Michgan Section. Specifically, the Traveling Archivist position works with local governments (county, city, townships, and villages) and local history organizations to identify, preserve, and facilitate public access to archival/historical records. This position involves fieldwork and training across the state, with an emphasis on assisting communities in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, Upper Peninsula, and surrounding islands. The traveling archivist participates in the Save Michigan History program and contributes to the development of instructional training materials for the care, management, and transfer of archival collections. The position assists in coordinating statewide workshops on emergency preparedness and disaster recovery and the development of a cohort of volunteer cultural heritage "first responders" across Michigan. This position is funded for two years through the Mellon Foundation.
For additional information, please see the links below:
- Position Description
- The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.
The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation, and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.
We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.
Please consider sending in your application today.
Requirements
Education
Possession of a master’s degree in history, art history, museum studies, anthropology, American studies, architecture, architectural history, urban planning, library/information science, historic preservation, or archival management.
Experience
Historian 9
Possession of a master’s degree in history, art history, museum studies, anthropology, American studies, architecture, architectural history, urban planning, library/information science, historic preservation, or archival management.
Experience
Historian 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Historian 10
One year of professional experience involving the study, preservation, analysis, interpretation, and preservation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites equivalent to an Historian 9.
Historian P11
Two years of professional experience involving the study, preservation, analysis, interpretation, and preservation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites equivalent to an Historian, including one year equivalent to an Historian 10; or, three years of professional experience recording, preserving, and presenting Michigan history, historical artifacts, records, and sites at a museum, historical site, archives, publication office, or historical site preservation office equivalent to a History Specialist 10.
Additional Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript.
Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents.Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Applicants will be appointed only to positions in areas for which their experience and education is appropriate.
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Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.
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