The Nicollet County Historical Society is Accepting Applications for its 2023 Board of Directors
The Nicollet County Historical Society (NCHS) is currently accepting applications for Board of Directors members. NCHS has the privilege of gathering, preserving, and sharing Nicollet County and Minnesota’s rich history.
We do this by:
- Offering exhibits providing access to, and interpretation and enjoyment of, our collections artifacts and unique local stories.
- Housing and caring for an extensive collection of Nicollet County and Minnesota-focused photographs, documents, maps, etc.
- Creating educational programs that offer various learning opportunities for adults and children, including lectures, films, demonstrations, hands-on activities, etc.
- Keeping our membership updated about our sites, upcoming events, new additions to our collection, and historical interest stories with a quarterly print newsletter, The Crossing.
Directors are expected to:
- Attend bi-monthly board meetings.
- Actively participate in planning, governance, and fundraising.
- Serve on committees.
- Be ambassadors, volunteering your time and talents at our historic sites or within our communities.
The best candidates have the following:
- A passion for history.
- Connections that can help promote NCHS.
- Experience in finance, accounting, law, or human resources.
- And the will to make a difference in the community.
The deadline for consideration is February 28, 2023. If you would like to apply or would like more information visit our website at https://www.nchsmn.org/call-for-2023-board-members/ If you have questions, please get in touch with NCHS Board President Kate Martens board@nchsmn.org or 507-934-2160.
