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Brent Tarter
The Library of Virginia
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Subject: Job and internship postings (4+)
1) Historian of Science and Medicine, History Associates, Incorporated (Rockville, Maryland, U.S.)
2) Executive Director, Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
(Virginia, U.S.)
3) Executive Director, York County Heritage Trust (Pennsylvania, U.S.)
4) Internship, Maryland Historical Society (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.)
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1) Historian of Science and Medicine, History Associates, Incorporated (Rockville, Maryland, U.S.)
History Associates Incorporated is actively seeking a historian of science and medicine to participate in a digital archives project.
History Associates has been a leader in providing historical, archival, and records management services to both the public and private sectors for over 25 years. We have built this reputation by consistently providing the highest quality of service to our clients.
Responsibilities:
The historian will provide historical research and writing services necessary to make the archival collections of pioneering biomedical scientists, public health officials, and science administrators of the 20th century available through its Profiles and Science project on the World Wide Web.
Duties: The historian shall identify and select documents for inclusion in the Profiles in Science digital publication according to historical significance; analyze and interpret them; edit them online; conduct research in the history of biomedical science, medical research policy, public health, and health care related to the documents; and write concise interpretive narratives that provide historical context for the documents.
Required Qualifications:
* PhD in 20th century U.S. history
* Specialization in the history of medicine, either in doctoral dissertation or through subsequent scholarly work
* Demonstrable knowledge of 20th century American science and medicine, public health, and health policy and strong writing skills through peer reviewed publications and/or exhibit work.
* Experience in surveying and evaluating large amounts of primary archival manuscript sources and expertise in the use of electronic archival and bibliographic databases.
* Demonstrable ability to successfully carry out highly specific research, interpretation, and writing tasks according to a tightly defined scope and schedule.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team setting.
History Associates offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter that includes salary requirements, resume, writing sample, transcripts and three references
to:
History Associates Incorporated
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
Attn: Doris Miles
www.historyassociates.com
Position open until filled
History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Info:
History Associates Incorporated
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
Attn: Doris Miles
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2) Executive Director, Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
(Virginia, U.S.)
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, one of Virginia's oldest local non-profit historic preservation organizations now in its fifty-first year, seeks a new Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation's day-to-day operation and insures that the Foundation maintains an active role in shaping the public policy that affects the future of Fredericksburg's history and architectural heritage. The Executive Director provides leadership for the Foundation's engagement in preservation activities in the Fredericksburg area by developing and implementing a strategic multi-year plan, by coordinating educational efforts that include public forums, by cultivating working relationships with local, state, and national conservation-minded organizations, local government bodies, public agencies, and educational institutions to further the Foundation's preservation goals, and by expanding the Foundation's financial resources. The new Executive Director will be expected to increase the Foundation's membership, expand its volunteer base, and revive its revolving fund.
The Executive Director should have a demonstrated record of management and leadership skills, excellent communications and presentation skills, working knowledge of public preservation policies and ordinances, and a record of successful fund-raising. Three years experience as an Executive Director or equivalent and a bachelor's degree in historic preservation, history, business, management, or planning or other field related to historic preservation is required.
An advanced degree is preferred.
Please send a letter of application, professional resume, three references and salary history.
Contact Info:
Mary Ellen Wheeler
Executive Director Search Committee
HFFI
1200 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-371-4504
Fax: 540-371-4505
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Website: http://www.hffi.org
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3) Executive Director, York County Heritage Trust (Pennsylvania, U.S.)
York County Heritage Trust of York, Pennsylvania seeks a dynamic and experienced President/CEO to lead a growing historical institution dedicated to becoming the benchmark organization, both regionally and nationally, for the preservation and presentation of local history in a variety of formats and venues.
The Organization
York County Heritage Trust is an educational institution that uses its collections, historic sites, and documentary resources to inspire people to explore the history and culture of York County Pennsylvania.
The Trust was founded in 1999 after a merger of the Historical Society of York County (HSYC) and the Agricultural and Industrial Museum of York County (AIM). HSYC began in 1895 with a group of interested citizens who subsequently developed a library to serve as a repository for the County's genealogical resource material. By 1900 a museum was opened. HSYC acquired the Golden Plough Tavern, the General Gates House, the Barnett Bobb Log House, the Fire Museum and the Bonham House from 1966-1985. AIM opened in 1991 and acquired an industrial complex of six buildings in 1992. Today, the Trust maintains eight sites that preserve and present 300 years of York County's rich and diverse history. This fall, Doris Kearns Goodwin will speak at a fundraiser for the Trust's Leader Education Endowment named in honor of former Pennsylvania Gov. George Leader, a York native, and the Leader family.
With an annual operating budget of just over $1 million and an endowment of $6.8 million, an active board of directors of 32 members and a staff of nineteen (twelve full-time and seven part-time) support the Trust's core values. Income comes from contributions, the local Cultural Alliance, events, membership, sales and rentals, fees and services, and endowment income. Policy and program decisions are based on the following beliefs:
* History has the power to inspire the present and shape the future.
* Local heritage is multi-dimensional and multi-cultural.
* Information on the history of the region shall be available and accessible to everyone.
* Education is an ongoing, life-long process; Trust programs shall be challenging, fun and appropriate to different ages, learning styles and developmental needs.
* Educational and informational programs encourage careers in history, industry, agriculture and other fields that are rooted in the heritage of the York County community.
* Material culture, presented through interpretive museum exhibitions and interactive educational programs, is a powerful tool for creating an understanding of the local past.
* Development, documentation and management of material culture collections are systematic, ongoing processes that strive to meet the highest professional standards.
* Active community involvement in the preservation and presentation of its heritage is an integral part of all Trust activities; such involvement complements and enhances the efforts of a professional staff.
A capital campaign is anticipated in the near future. The Trust sponsors exhibitions and special events throughout the year. In addition to the museums, historical sites, collections and archives, it operates extensive educational programming and three museum shops and manages the York Murals. There were 32,000 visitors in 2006.
Priorities
* Increasing visibility, visitation and membership
* Fundraising and grant acquisition to undertake new projects, build the endowment and maintain positive operating results
* Developing the education programs and increasing access to children, schools, educational organizations and teachers
* Broadening public interface - widening the geographical base and diversity of the audience
* Managing the collection: Security, preservation and conservation as well as exhibition and interpretation
* Managing the facilities: expansion and renovation along with ongoing annual maintenance
* Recruiting, training and utilizing volunteers, board members and staff
York County
The County was founded in 1749, and York was the nation¡?s capital from 1777-1778. Today, the City's historic district and farmers markets are popular tourist attractions. With a population of nearly 400,000 and a healthy, diversified manufacturing base, the county is home to three college campuses and benefits by its proximity to Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The Cultural Alliance of York County supports nine cultural institutions including the Trust.
The Position
The President/CEO serves as the chief representative of the Trust and is responsible for long-range development, financial planning, fundraising, grant writing and public outreach.
Primary duties include:
* Work with the Board to develop and implement the strategic plan and create operational goals with the staff and Board committees for fiscal health and museum exhibits.
* Develop and sustain the senior leadership team and oversee human resource processes such as performance evaluation.
* Manage the overall operation of three museums, four historic houses, one library, one replica historic site, one warehouse, the murals of York and an adjacent office building.
* Take an active role in development and increasing the endowment.
* Increase visibility, visitation and membership.
* Hold overall fiscal responsibility for the organization.
* Serve as the Trust's chief representative in the community.
* Assume responsibility for utilizing all Board committees and related task forces.
Skills and Characteristics
* Experience in history museum management
* Successful record in fund development including state and federal grants
* Residency in or relocation to York County area required
* Demonstrated expertise in marketing and public relations
* Knowledge and experience in strategic planning
* Staff management experience and success in creating productive teams
* Experience working with board(s) of directors
* Fiscal management skills and experience
* A master's degree in history, art or a related field preferred
* Passionate commitment to the mission and vision of the Trust.
For more information visit www.yorkheritage.org.
Nominations and applications including cover letter, resume and salary history may be sent to:
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Egmont Associates, 85 East India Row #24F, Boston, MA 02110
857-449-0011 fax
Contact Info:
Susan Egmont
Egmont Associates
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Website: http://www.yorkheritage.org
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4) Internship, Maryland Historical Society (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.)
The Maryland Historical Society Special Collections Department is looking for interns who are interested in working with photograph and manuscript collections. Students can use this experience as the basis for a for-credit internship. Interns will engage in a variety of activities which include:
* Processing archival collections (appraisal, arrangement, description)
* Performing basic preservation and conservation tasks
* Creating finding aids
* Creating MARC and NUCMC records
* Library cataloguing (editing and updating library records for our OPAC)
The Maryland Historical Society invites undergraduate or graduate level students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and at least three hours of availability per week to apply for an internship. Internships can be arranged anytime during the academic year as well as summer. There are no application deadlines. In accordance with our personnel and hiring practices, internships are subject to the successful completion of a satisfactory background investigation report. Interested students should send a resume, an unofficial transcript and cover letter to:
The Maryland Historical Society
201 West Monument Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-4674
Attn: H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Joe Tropea
Media Archivist
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Historical Society
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410-685-3750
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Several new job and internship postings are also being added to the National Council on Public History website, including:
Curatorial Summer Internship (Virginia, U.S.) Summer Internship (Washington, DC, U.S.) Associate Museum Curator (North Carolina, U.S.) Director, Annual Fund (Michigan, U.S.) Curator of Design and Decorative Arts (Michigan, U.S.) Collections Manager (Colorado, U.S.) Program Coordinator (New York state, U.S.)
Visit the NCPH site for more details:
http://www.ncph.org/jobs.html
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