Unfamiliar Stories Project Coordinator (Temporary)
What is the Unfamiliar Stories Project?
Storytelling is something we can find across all cultures. It is in our nature as humans to want to listen to, learn
from, and share stories. Sometimes those stories are our own and sometimes they are stories we have simply
heard. We are a group of history folks that are working together to create a model for communities to follow
so that everyone has a method to collect, preserve, and share their own unique stories. We are focusing two
communities (Hmong and Somali) where unfamiliar stories are being shared and kept. We will be gathering
information from community members and organizations through focus groups and surveys. We know that
incredible cultural resources and stories are integral parts of these “unfamiliar” communities, and our goal is
to connect with those community members in order to preserve and share that knowledge.

Position brief
We are looking for two (2) responsible Project Coordinators who will facilitate meetings with Hmong and
Somali communities and organize project activities in cooperation with and under the direction of the
Unfamiliar Stories Action Team and its Chair, Mai Vang.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information for the Unfamiliar Stories Project
• Liaise with community members to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Help prepare and maintain project activities, timeframes, schedule and budget
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants
• Monitor working hours
• Create and maintain project documentation, plans, and reports
• Attend focus group trainings

Requirements
• Previous experience in working with diverse community organizations and individuals
• Previous experience in project management
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Dates
April 24 – June 30, 2017, with possibility of continuing, dependent on funding.

Salary and benefits
Stipend $1,000

To apply
Submissions due April 14, 2017 with a cover letter and resume to: Mai Vang, mnvang@gmail.com. See printer friendly version of this posting here.

This project is supported by legacy amendment funding through a partnership with the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums and the Minnesota Historical Society.

The Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide professional curatorial and exhibit design, fabrication, and installation services for the development of interpretive exhibits for the Golden Valley Historical Society museum in Golden Valley, MN.

Prospective consultant firms shall submit one (1) electronic copy (sent via e-mail) of their proposal, fee schedule, and budget/scope template (Appendix A) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 to: crystal.boyd@colorado.edu. All proposals must be clearly marked "Exhibit Fabrication – Golden Valley Historical Society" in the subject heading.

The RFP is currently posted on the GVHS facebook page as well as here on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website.  More information can be found on the GVHS website

Goodhue County Historical Society seeks two full-time Inventory Assistants. The project position is 40 hours per week, maximum of 2,600 project hours per opening. Salary: $13.50 per hour. The Inventory Assistant is responsible for completing a temporary project that has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation for consideration by Friday, Dec. 30 at 12 p.m. to be considered for the position. See Goodhue County Historical Society website for more information.