Strategic Leader, Enterprise Risk & Security

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Generous vacation and sick time

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society in Saint Paul seeks a Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead risk strategies that protect staff, visitors, collections, facilities, and information across the organization.

Working in the Shared Services division, the role coordinates risk assessments, policy development, compliance, emergency planning, and security operations, while guiding a team and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, security, emergency management, compliance, or related fields.
• Three years of direct supervisory experience leading multi-tiered protective or compliance-driven teams.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, risk register tracking, and key risk indicators (KRI).
• Ability to coordinate multi-faceted budgets, balancing operating and capital expenditures.
• Willingness to respond to emergency on-call notices and travel statewide.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly to historical landmarks and museum properties statewide.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk management programs to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks.
• Lead security, emergency preparedness, and business continuity programs across MNHS.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned staff and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Risk assessment

Security operations

Emergency preparedness

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field

Tools

NIST CSF familiarity

Cloud security assessments

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society in Saint Paul seeks a Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead risk strategies that protect staff, visitors, collections, facilities, and information across the organization.

Working in the Shared Services division, the role coordinates risk assessments, policy development, compliance, emergency planning, and security operations, while guiding a team and managing budgets.