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Guest Services Coordinator
Posted 09/02/2010
Hermitage Museum and Gardens seeks Guest Services Coordinator to work with the Curator of Interpretation to assist in managing front desk clerical duties. Applicants should have a strong understanding of computer nomenclature, especially Microsoft Office Suite. In addition applicants will need to be charismatic and highly self motivated to ensure visitors to the site are greeted and taken care of appropriately. Part-time position; Work hours are Friday-Tuesday (10-5) and some evenings. Submit resume and cover letter to Melanie Mathewes, Executive Director, at mm@thfm.org. No phone calls please.
Contact: Melanie Mathewes
Phone: No Phone Calls, Please
Email: mm@thfm.org
Website: www.thfm.org

Procurement & Contract Administrator
Posted 08/19/2010
PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, Position # 00057, Salary Negotiable up to $40,959 with State Benefit Package. The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking a qualified individual to direct the entire procurement process, contract administration, manage the small, women, and minority (SWAM) owned business’ program, prepare procurement reports, control surplus property disposition, and oversee the insurance program for the Foundation. TO QUALIFY: Knowledge of the general purchasing practices and administration of contractual obligations; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret State purchasing policies and regulations and to develop and oversee Agency’s purchasing policies and procedures; and ability to work independently, analyze data, compile reports and work effectively with all internal and external customers. Possess considerable experience in public procurement; knowledge of State purchasing and procurement policies and contractual services procurement policies preferred; working knowledge of procurement law preferred; college degree in appropriate field preferred; and CPPB, CPPO, or VCO certification preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - PLEASE NOTE: All full-time and part-time paid staff of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is required to complete and sign an Application for Employment. These documents require an employee to certify that they have never been convicted for any type of violation. This is above and beyond VA Code §22.1-296.1-C which states “that (i) he has not been convicted of a felony or any offense involving the sexual molestation or physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child; and (ii) whether he has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.” In addition, the Foundation completes both name and sex registry background checks through Virginia State Police on all paid and core volunteer staff and the Contractor will (i) maintain all employee certifications on file, (ii) require an employee to
Contact: Patrick O. Teague
Phone: 757-253-5549
Email: patrick.teague@jyf.virginia.gov
Website: www.jyf.virginia.gov

Museum Education Internship- DAR Museum
Posted 08/18/2010
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking master’s level Museum Education or Museum Studies graduate or graduate student to work as a paid intern in the DAR Museum. This position will provide support to the Assistant Curator of Education. The person in this position will be responsible for the following duties: • Create education materials for upcoming exhibition. • Lead family and girl scouts programs. • Assist with school programs. • Creating Public Relations materials for upcoming symposium. • Assist with the docent field trip. Qualified applicants must have experience teaching or conducting programs to young audiences, ages 7 to 17. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to work in a team oriented environment, be detail oriented, and possess excellent writing, oral, organizational, and MS Office skills. Knowledge of colonial and early American life is a plus. The duration of this internship is from September through the end of December. The schedule is flexible but will require the Museum intern to work for 8-16 hours a week; approximately for 4 hours every Thursday and Friday and 8 hours for 1 Saturday per month. The position will pay $13.00 per hour. For more information about the mission, activities and events at the DAR, please visit our website at www.dar.org To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to: NSDAR Human Resources 1776 D St. NW Washington DC, 20006-5392. Fax: 202-737-5702. E-mail: resumes@dar.org.
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Email: resumes@dar.org.
Website: dar.org.

Executive Director, Oatlands Historic House and Ga
Posted 07/21/2010
The Board of Directors of Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, seeks a creative and energetic leader with an enterprising, entrepreneurial spirit to be the property’s next Executive Director. Oatlands is located in the Piedmont region of Loudoun County, Virginia between Washington, D.C. and the Shenandoah Valley. Once part of the extensive Carter family plantation holdings, Oatlands tells the stories of a 19th-century working plantation, an early 20th century country house and the families who made their home there. Work is currently underway to add a 19th-century barn to the property’s interpretation. Oatlands is owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and operated by Oatlands, Inc. For more information about Oatlands, please see www.oatlands.org. Above all, the successful candidate must have a passion for leading and promoting Oatlands. Experience in or knowledge of Virginia and its history would be a strong plus. Although the successful candidate will most likely have solid leadership experience in the management of a museum or cultural institution, it is also possible that the individual might come from another career background in the nonprofit, for-profit or public sectors. Job Summary: The executive director is responsible for innovative leadership and overall direction for all aspects of operations, preservation, programming, planning, finances, communications and fundraising for Oatlands, a National Trust Historic Site, to assure that the site is managed, preserved and interpreted to the highest professional standards. The executive director manages a full-time staff of 10 and part-time staff of 25. The executive director reports directly to the Oatlands Board of Directors. Minimum five years experience with museum, historic site, or other nonprofit or equivalent for-profit or public sector organization. Demonstrated leadership skills with increasing management responsibili
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Website: www.oatlands.org/

Grant Writer, First Freedom Center
Posted 07/25/2010
The First Freedom Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which focuses nationally and internationally on freedom of religion and freedom of conscience, seeks a full-time grant writer to describe its programs and mission succinctly in foundation and corporation grant applications. Additional key responsibilities of the position will include: event planning, prospect research and cultivation, newsletter content and design, and database entry. Requirements for this position include: * Bachelor's degree and experience in grant writing * Excellent written and oral communication abilities * Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task on a daily basis * Proficient with MS Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint * Added plus: proficiency with Raiser's Edge, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Contribute If interested in this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and two writing samples to: rbell@firstfreedom.org . No phone calls please. Competitive compensation and benefits package is being offered with this position. The First Freedom Center's offices are located in downtown Richmond, VA.
Contact: Randolph Bell
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Email: rbell@firstfreedom.org
Website: www.firstfreedom.org

Museum Specialist, North Carolina Department of Cu
Posted 08/18/2010
The North Carolina Connecting to Collections initiative is hiring a Museum Specialist to work in the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. This position is funded by an IMLS grant and is for a multi-year project. The Museum Specialist (working title Collections Care Trainer) will train staff and volunteers of cultural heritage institutions in a variety of conservation techniques related to three-dimensional objects care. This position is part-time, 30 hours a week at $15 per hour.
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Website: osp.its.state.nc.us/deptsearchresults3a.asp?depart

Administrative Officer, North Carolina Department
Posted 08/18/2010
The North Carolina Connecting to Collections initiative is hiring an Administrative Officer to work in the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. This position is funded by an IMLS grant and is for a multi-year project. The Administrative Officer (working title Disaster Preparedness Coordinator) will work with institutions to develop disaster plans, form networks of response teams, and promote awareness of the importance of disaster preparedness. This position is full-time at $40,000 per year.
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Website: osp.its.state.nc.us/deptsearchresults3a.asp?depart

Assistant Professor in Museum Studies
Posted 09/01/2010
University of Mary Washington Assistant Professor Position in Museum Studies Department of Historic Preservation The Department of Historic Preservation at the University of Mary Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Museum Studies beginning August 2011. In addition to teaching the introductory sequence in historic preservation, the successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for courses focusing on museum practice, the place of artifacts in historical interpretation, and best practices in the curation and public presentation of material culture, and be involved in the Museum Studies minor. M.A. or M.S. in Museum Studies is required, with a Ph.D. in a relevant field (American History, American Studies, History of Science and Technology, Library Science) preferred. Previous teaching and professional museum experience is preferred. The Department of Historic Preservation offers an interdisciplinary major that educates students as to a broad range of preservation activities, methods, and theoretical perspectives. For additional information, please see the Department’s website at http://www.umw.edu/historicpreservation. For further information about the position, contact Andrea Livi Smith, Search Chair, Department of Historic Preservation, alsmith@umw.edu. The successful applicant will come with experience in providing students a challenging learning environment in which the past is interpreted in the museum context. Use of current relevant technologies and the ability to instruct students on multiple means of public presentation is important. The successful applicant also should speak to how ethics relate to methods of collecting, displaying, and interpreting cultural materials and information. To apply for this position, candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, and contact information for three references at https://careers.umw.edu. The University of Mary
Contact: Andrea Livi Smith
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Email: alsmith@umw.edu
Website: http://www.umw.edu/historicpreservation

Manager of School and Group Programs
Posted 08/27/2010
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation seeks candidates with interpretive experience to develop and manage the daily operations of school and group programs at Monticello. The Manager of School and Group Programs will take the lead on maintaining, developing, and evaluating school and group programs as well as forming relationships with local and national educators to support Monticello’s education initiatives. The manager will assist in the hiring, training, and evaluation of guides and collaborate with other mangers and the director in long-term planning and implementation of interpretive programming. He or she will also be the direct supervisor of a quarter of the Monticello guide staff, approximately 15-20 guides. A well-qualified candidate will possess at least two years of supervisory experience, an understanding of historic interpretation principles and practices, and an advanced degree in a relevant field of study. Application materials must be received by September 17. To apply send a cover letter and resume to resumes@monticello.org
Contact: Attn: Beth Lazen
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Email: resumes@monticello.org
Website: www.monticello.org

Teaching Assistant
Posted 04/05/2010
Contract Education Assistant position, part time/hourly. Henricus Historical Park hires contracted teaching staff to provide educational programming to accommodate its always busy teaching schedule. Salary, dependent upon experience, (including training time). Qualifications include the ability to teach (both indoors and outdoors) persons between the ages of 4 and Adult. Ability to use lesson plans and lift program containers required. Must undergo a background security check with Chesterfield County. Educators, college students, museum educators and interpreters are encouraged to apply. E-mail resumes (including two reference contacts) to Margaret Carlini at carlinim@chesterfield.org. Interviews will be arranged. Applications accepted and position open year round.
Contact: Margaret Carlini
Phone: 804-318-8731
Email: carlinim@chesterfield.gov
Website: www.henricus.org

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