Jobs and Internships

The Association of Maine Archives and Museums provides this forum for members and non-members of MAM to post employment, internship, and contract opportunities for collecting institutions and allied businesses and organizations open to Maine residents. This feature was added in March 2019.

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  • 07 Apr 2023 10:53 AM | Anonymous member

    Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) is offering a fully-funded, short-term opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic. We are seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Specialist for the project outlined in the attached Open Project Announcement – 

    The FSP is part of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international educational exchange program, and pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, and gain international experience, while building capacity at their overseas host institutions though a short-term, project-based exchange.

    The project, ‘Formulation of the Inclusion Policy – DR Museum Network’ (P008127), would involve one visit, approximately 40 days in length, to the Direccion General de Museos in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Ideally the project would be conducted in multiple visits, with Visit 1 during May 2023 and Visit 2 during September 2023, with flexibility depending on the selected candidate’s availability.  Full project details are included in the attached Open Project Announcement.

    The grant will include international round-trip economy class airfare, transit allowance ($100), all applicable visa fees, a daily honorarium ($200), enrollment in a limited health benefits program, lodging, meals, and in-country transportation.

    Interested applicants should submit a Resume/CV and brief Statement of Interest (max 400 words) to fulbrightspecialist@worldlearning.org no later than 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Further details and application instructions are included in the attached announcement – please note that U.S. citizenship is required to serve as a Fulbright Specialist.


  • 06 Apr 2023 6:40 PM | Anonymous member

    The Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center in Skowhegan, Maine, is seeking a part-time, seasonal Curator. As the Museum’s primary staff person, the Curator cares for and manages the collection, provides tours for people of all ages, and assists with research requests. The Curator catalogs the collections, monitors the environmental conditions of the museum, supervises a summer student intern, collaborates with the Board’s Volunteer Coordinator to ensure daily museum coverage, assists with planning exhibits and programs, contributes to the Museum’s newsletter and social media, and reports to the Board of Trustees. The Curator helps to protect and preserve the collection while make it more accessible and resourceful to researchers and the community.

    Ideal candidates have prior experience in a museum or historical setting and great enthusiasm for local history. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, comfort interacting with a variety of people, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PastPerfect or other collections database program a plus.

    This seasonal part-time position begins Mid-May and ends in Mid-October. It is 24 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm) for approximately 20 weeks. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

    For the detailed job description, email president@skowheganhistoryhouse.org .

    To apply, email a letter of interest, resume and two letters of reference (as a PDF) by April 17th to: president@skowheganhistoryhouse.org or mail to Patricia Horine, Board President, Skowhegan History House Museum, PO Box 832, Skowhegan, ME 04976.


  • 30 Mar 2023 10:45 AM | Anonymous member

    The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is hiring a casual Museum Receptionist! 

    The Arctic Museum is looking for a Receptionist to join their team. The Receptionist will be responsible for greeting weekend museum visitors, answering questions, transacting museum shop sales, and providing general telephone reception.

    • The regular hours will be Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
    • There may be opportunities to work weekday hours to serve as a back-up for the regular Receptionist.

    For more information or to apply, visit the Careers at Bowdoin Site.


    The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is hiring casual security officers! 

    We offer flexible hours, and we are willing to train! For more details about the job and to apply please visit the Careers at Bowdoin Site or contact Steve Perkins – Assistant Director of Cultural Property Security, at 207-837-5969.

  • 16 Mar 2023 7:45 AM | Anonymous member

    The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, founded in 2005 located in Bridgton, Maine, is the only museum in the nation dedicated to telling the story of Rufus Porter (1792 – 1884), artist, inventor, and founding publisher of the magazine Scientific American. Located in the center of the town of Bridgton, this museum campus has become a part of the cultural hub of Main Street. Exhibits are open seasonally to the public from June through October. The Rufus Porter Museum’s mission is to celebrate the life, times, and legacy of a remarkable 19th century New Englander through preservation and promotion of creativity and invention.  

    The Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director to implement the mission in creative ways and further the progress of the Rufus Porter Museum through the expansion of the permanent exhibits on Rufus Porter plus yearly special exhibits, enhancing programs that will continue to draw diverse visitors and increase membership, and directing the organization as it continues its capital campaign efforts to raise funds for a third museum building.  

    The successful candidate will have leadership skills to represent the organization effectively to all stakeholders and the public. He or she will be an experienced and well-organized professional of integrity and dedication who enjoys taking on new challenges and multi-tasking. He or she will have a firm grasp of museum best practices and non-profit management. The position requires proven experience in long-range planning, creative program development, donor stewardship, fundraising, grant writing, and project management.  

    Qualifications:  

    A Bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant area of study, a minimum of 3 years museum management or related experience.  A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Familiarity with databases such as PastPerfect, DonorSnap, and accounting software like Quickbooks desired. The position is 40 hours a week.  

    To Apply: 

    Please send a resume with cover letter including references and salary requirements to Search Committee at search@rufusportermuseum.org  

    Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.  

  • 06 Mar 2023 1:17 PM | Anonymous member

    Geiger Museum Learning Internship

    Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this vibrant culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to inclusion, accessibility, diversity, and equity.

    If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Geiger Museum Learning Internship offers an opportunity for a local high school or early college student (rising 11th/ 12th graders, recent high school graduates, or rising 1st/ 2nd-year college students) to explore the varied careers available in the museum and nonprofit field during summer 2023. The Geiger Museum Learning Intern will gain an up-close look at the behind-the-scenes operations of the museum as they work closely with museum staff across departments on varying museum initiatives.

    The intern’s primary role will be to develop a creative way to connect visitors to the stories told in our museum galleries through in-gallery programming/activities. They will work under the direction of museum education staff to gain valuable experience in owning their project from conception to implementation. Additionally, the intern will assist with other program and curatorial projects to develop professional skills in time management, accountability, effective communication, and teamwork. 

    The Geiger Museum Learning Internship will report to the Director of Education. The internship is open to students with a broad range of career interests seeking to sharpen their professional skills and begin building their professional portfolio. The internship is an hourly position and will not exceed 32 hours/week over the period of 6 weeks (June 26-August 4) for a total of 194 hours at the rate of $15.50/hour.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • ·         Research, develop, and facilitate a gallery program for families and visitors
    • ·         Gain professional experience in collaboration, time management, public engagement, and museum interpretation/education
    • ·         Participate in structured internship reflections with supervisor and a cohort of other museum interns and complete a culminating presentation of internship experience

    Other possible intern responsibilities include:

    • ·         Leading public-facing museum and vessel tours and/or demonstrations
    • ·         Assisting Guest Services with visitor orientation
    • ·         Assisting with summer camp programs
    • ·         Collections inventory and research
    • ·         Develop social media content
    • ·         Attending weekly staff meetings

    Details:

    • ·         194 hours at $15.50/hour
    • ·         Up to 32 hours/week for six weeks between June 26-August 4, 2023 (start and end dates adjustable depending on school schedules)

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • ·         Must be at least 16 years old prior to start date
    • ·         Rising 11th/ 12th graders, recent high school graduates, or rising 1st/ 2nd-year college students
    • ·         Desire to learn and be a part of a team
    • ·         Open to new experiences
    • ·         Interested in environmental studies, museums, education, public history and/or non-profits
    • ·         Interested in developing professional skills
    • ·         Experience or interest in working with the public and/or children
    • ·         Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-pace environment
    • ·         Familiarity with Microsoft Office a plus

    HOW TO APPLY

    Review of applications will begin March 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a single pdf document including a cover letter, resume, and three references (professional or academic) to hr@maritimeme.org.

    This position is subject to sex offender and criminal background checks.
    Maine Maritime Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


  • 06 Mar 2023 12:56 PM | Anonymous member

    Sandra D. Rapp Curatorial Internship

    Overview

    Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

    Position Summary

    The 2023 Sandra D. Rapp Curatorial Intern will join Maine Maritime Museum’s Curatorial Department. This graduate-level internship will support departmental and institutional objectives to advance new and ongoing initiatives to collect, preserve, and share Maine's maritime stories, with a focus on increasing access and engagement with the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Collections and exhibitions include 18 historic buildings and structures across over a 20-acre campus, including the Percy & Small Shipyard, a Victorian shipbuilder’s home, and the Nathan R. Lipfert Research Library. As part of an immersive learning opportunity, the Rapp Intern will participate in professional development opportunities, mentoring, and experience reflections. Reporting to the Director of Curatorial Affairs, the 2023 Sandra D. Rapp Curatorial Intern will collaborate closely with staff, interns, and volunteers.

    Specific Duties

    • ·         Gain experience and familiarity with the day-to-day functions and operations of a mid-sized museum, collaborating closely with the Curatorial Department to participate in assigned projects, meetings, and initiatives
    • ·         Support exhibition development under the guidance and direction of the Exhibition Coordinator by advancing research, planning, and management with exhibition coordination with installation, maintenance, and deinstallation
    • ·         Develop and/or refine skills with museum collections under the guidance and direction of the Collections Manager, including handling, management, and research by supporting ongoing work to preserve and share museum collections
    • ·         Gain experience engaging the public and collaborating with museum volunteers, including supporting functions and operations of the Nathan R. Lipfert Research Library
    • ·         Broaden understanding and experience with museum operations, historic sites, and historic preservation by actively and enthusiastically collaborating across departments, gaining dynamic experience engaging with museum staff, volunteers, and visitors
    • ·         Refine and/or hone skills in teamwork and collaboration to create and distribute printed or digitally published resources to directly and indirectly support engagement, awareness, and use of collections and exhibitions
    • ·         Document, reflect, and share experiences with structured internship reflections, as well as a culminating presentation of internship experience

    Qualifications

    • ·         Candidates must be in the process of completing a graduate-level or terminal degree or have recently completed a graduate-level or terminal degree in Museum Studies, Public History, Historical Administration, or related field
    • ·         Strong written and oral presentation skills
    • ·         Strong time- and project-management skills
    • ·         Ability to work independently or in close collaboration with teams
    • ·         Desire and openness to learn, apply, and refine new skills and methodologies
    • ·         Commitment to advancing Maine Maritime Museum’s mission and organizational values

    Terms & How to Apply

    This internship opportunity is part-time position for a period of 10 weeks, June 4-August 11, 2023. Internships are hourly positions and will not exceed 40 hours/week.  Compensation for this opportunity is $17/hr and includes off-site housing, at no cost to the intern.  Transportation to and from the museum is not provided.

    Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references as one document or one PDF to hr@maritimeme.org. The cover letter should clearly articulate how this opportunity will enrich and support academic and/or career goals for the applicant. Email subject line should note “Sandra D. Rapp Curatorial Internship.” Review of applications will begin March 10, 2023.

    Maine Maritime Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

    February 2023


  • 06 Mar 2023 12:53 PM | Anonymous member

    Collections Stewardship & Digitization Intern

    Overview

    Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant maritime culture. Because this culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

    Position Summary

    This position will support an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant conducting a comprehensive inventory, cataloging, and digitization project in its principal collection storage space. The project will provide the museum with substantially improved intellectual and physical control of a large portion of its object collection, resulting in increased access and improved collection care. The internship provides exposure to wide-ranging Collections Management activities and an opportunity to work with a diverse collection that includes models, clothing and textiles, furniture, fishing gear, and other 3D and 2D cultural heritage objects.

    The primary role of the internship is to enhance online collections access and engagement through assistance with photo-documentation and related digital asset management activities. Reporting to the Collections Manager, and working closely with other project staff and volunteers, the Intern will gain an understanding of best practices in digital collections, metadata standards, collection database management, and museum registrarial practice.

    Specific Duties

    • §  Prepare and transport objects for digital photography in imaging studio
    • §  Maintain imaging lists with accurate object data
    • §  Post processing of image files using photo-editing software
    • §  Publish images to collections database
    • §  Data entry in adherence to established metadata standards
    • §  Object cleaning and rehousing
    • §  Craft social media posts
    • §  Generate reports
    • §  Collections provenance research

    Qualifications

    • §  Baccalaureate or Graduate coursework in History, Art History, Museum Studies, or related discipline
    • §  Excellent written and organizational skills
    • §  Ability to perform repetitive tasks with close attention to detail
    • §  Ability to work independently or in close collaboration within a team
    • §  Desire and openness to learn new skills and methodologies
    • §  Photography experience and post-processing knowledge a plus

    Terms & How to Apply

    This internship opportunity is part-time position for a period of 10 weeks, June 4-August 11, 2023. Internships are hourly positions and will not exceed 40 hours/week.  Compensation for this opportunity is $16/hour and includes off-site housing. Transportation to and from the museum is not provided.

    Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@maritimeme.orgwith subject line “Collections Stewardship & Digitization Intern.” Review of applications will begin March 10, 2023. 

    Maine Maritime Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

    February 2023


  • 06 Mar 2023 12:50 PM | Anonymous member

    Kennebec Explorer Camp Counselor

    Overview
    Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to celebrating Maine’s vibrant culture. Because this vibrant culture includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. If you believe in museums’ important role to reveal the past, to inform the present, and to shape the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.

    Position Summary

    The Kennebec Explorer Camp Counselor supports the mission and goals of Maine Maritime Museum by teaching and facilitating programs developed by museum educators and collaborative partners. These programs occur both on the museum campus and on field trips off site.

    Under direct supervision of the Camp Leader and working in close collaboration with other camp staff, this position is responsible for preparing and delivering environmentally focused recreational camp programs and activities, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of campers, and overseeing early drop-off and late pick up for campers.

    Successful applicants will have experience with elementary youth, such as through babysitting, camp roles, or youth leadership. This position requires creative thinkers who are passionate about fostering community through interdisciplinary learning and relationship-building. They must model mature, appropriate, and positive behaviors to campers through a cheerful and engaging demeanor, and exercise respect and safety in designing and delivering interactive, hands-on educational lessons and activities.  Camp counselors need to be comfortable teaching environmental sciences and maritime history through a variety of modalities such as creative play and art-making. The Camp Leader and education staff will provide training and lesson plans for the counselor position.

    Specific Duties

    • ·         Ensure a safe, friendly, and educationally engaging environment for campers, grades 2-5
    • ·         Collaborate with Counselors and Leaders to develop and deliver lessons and activities
    • ·         When not leading, assist with all educational programs and activities
    • ·         Prepare materials, crafts and games for camp programs
    • ·         Communicate regularly with all camp staff regarding plans, concerns, and new ideas
    • ·         Ensure the timely, focused, and effective transition of campers from one activity location to another
    • ·         Identify and support campers who require special attention; establish and follow action plans with other staff to ensure a positive experience for all campers
    • ·         Engage with parents/guardians and provide them with excellent customer service
    • ·         Report behavior management issues and injuries to Camp Leaders and Museum Educator
    • ·         Read and adhere to regulations and procedures in camp operations binder, including injury log book
    • ·         Prioritize a camper-focused atmosphere, be appropriate, minimize personal conversations and phone usage
    • ·         Prepare for the day and be ready to supervise campers at 8am or 9:30am
    • ·         Oversee early drop-off and late pick-up activities
    • ·         Other duties and responsibilities as required

    Job Requirements and Skills

    ·         Applicant must be over 16 years of age

    ·         Experience working with elementary aged children, such as through babysitting, camp roles or youth leaders. Camp experience and/or environmental education experience preferred but not required

    ·         First Aid certification preferred

    ·         Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to work as a team-player

    ·         Ability to be flexible and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision

    ·         Knowledge and passion fostering inclusive learning environments and creating mentorship among campers

     

    Terms and How to Apply

    The Kennebec Explorer Camp Counselor position is a part-time (not to exceed 40 hours/week), seasonal position in Bath, Maine.  The position will not extend beyond the end of August 2023.  Pay: $15.00/hour.

    Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@maritimeme.org

    Maine Maritime Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

    February 2023


  • 03 Mar 2023 3:26 PM | Anonymous member

    The Castine Historical Society offers a graduate level internship for students enrolled in master’s degree or Ph.D. programs in museum studies, history, public history, or archival studies. The internship contract is for eight weeks at 35 hours/week, and is compensated with a $3,000 stipend. The start date is flexible between June 20 and July 5, 2023.

    Castine is a small, coastal village that is home to the Maine Maritime Academy and a year- round population of 1,400 people which nearly doubles in the summer. It is part of the unceded territory of the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes, located where the Penobscot and Bagaduce Rivers meet on the Maine coast. Europeans built trading posts in the early 1600s and political claims to the peninsula and its deep, secure harbor remained contentious from that time through the War of 1812. Development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries represents a microcosm of American commercial and cultural history.

    The Historical Society occupies two historic buildings on Castine’s town common and is a 501(c)(3) membership organization with a paid staff of three and an active volunteer Board of Directors. Changing and permanent exhibits are hosted in the 1859 Abbott Schoolhouse. In 2015, the Society completed construction of a climate-controlled, fireproof storage facility, research center, and administrative offices located next door in its restored c. 1850 Grindle House.

    This internship is designed to give graduate students an opportunity to gain experience with professional staff in a local history setting. In addition to the projects outlined below, the intern will participate in the day-to-day activities of the Castine Historical Society, attending staff and Board meetings as well as programs and fundraising events. No previous experience in these areas is needed. The Historical Society’s Collections Manager works with the student to structure the internship to meet requirements for academic credit as needed. While the internship will take place mostly on weekdays, some weekend hours are required.

    The Historical Society will provide the intern with information on rental options for housing.

    Projects

    Collections

    The Historical Society’s collections are at the core of its mission and programs, and include archives, photographs, artworks, and objects. Archival records comprise the largest part of the collections. The intern will be mainly responsible for physically processing archival collections and creating associated finding aids. Depending on interest, there is also an option to undertake a photo digitization project. Additionally, the intern will create and curate a small exhibition of materials at the local Witherle Memorial Library, based on the collection(s) they have worked with.

    Walking Tour Program

    The Castine Historical Society also provides free public tours of Castine history and private tours by appointment. The intern will join a small group of volunteers who give these tours. Resources and time to study Castine’s history are built into the first week of the internship. As well, the intern will shadow a volunteer guide and practice his/her tour before being the guide.

    A Successful Candidate Will:

    • Be currently enrolled in a history, museum, or archives related graduate program
    • Show sincere interest in documenting and sharing local history
    • Demonstrate proven attention to detail
    • Possess social skills for working with staff and volunteers
    • Work well independently and as part of a team
    • Display professional behavior and a customer service attitude

    To Apply

    Send the following materials by Thursday, April 20, 2023, to Jules Thomson via email at curator@castinehistoricalsociety.org (please include the word “internship” in the subject line) or by post to Castine Historical Society, P.O. Box 238, Castine, Maine 04421.

    • Cover letter describing your
      • Need for the experience offered by this internship
      • Course of study including internship requirements
      • Availability (start date is flexible between June 20 and July 5)
    • Résumé summarizing work experience and education
    • Letter of support from a faculty member in your graduate program
    • Names and contact information for two references from previous work or volunteer experiences.

    Interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

    The Castine Historical Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in the public history and information science fields. We strongly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

  • 08 Feb 2023 1:30 PM | Anonymous member

    The Castine Historical Society (CHS), a vibrant and financially stable regional organization located in historic Castine, Maine, seeks an enthusiastic part-time Exhibit Coordinator to oversee its program of changing exhibitions.  This hands-on position is part of a team of four staff members, enhanced by volunteers, interns, and Board members. The Historical Society is an outward facing organization known for its innovative exhibitions, scholarly programs, and collaborations with community non-profits. 

    CHS organizes thematic exhibits on Castine’s history every one to two years. The exhibits are open to the public from early June through mid-October. CHS relies on paid guest curators or in-house expertise to curate these exhibitions. The Exhibit Coordinator will work year-round with staff, the Exhibits Committee, and any contract guest curators to ensure that the exhibits are high quality and produced within budget and on a timely basis. The position is 14 hour per week for a total of 728 hours per year. It pays $20.60 per hour for a total yearly salary of $15,000. The schedule is adaptable to accommodate outside job opportunities. On-site work is required; however, occasional remote work is possible. This position will report to the Executive Director and serve on the Exhibits Committee.

    Send résumé and cover letter outlining your museum exhibit experience by February 28 to director@castinehistoricalsociety.org. The Castine Historical Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Exhibit Planning

    ·        Assist staff and Exhibits Committee to create a five-year schedule of exhibitions

    ·        Work collaboratively with the CHS Collections Manager to become familiar with Castine history and the CHS collection to assist with organizing exhibits

    ·        Assist Executive Director with the creation and monitoring of the yearly exhibition budget and help ensure that exhibits are produced within budget

    ·        Assist with hiring and supervising of exhibit consultants if required

    Exhibit Production

    ·        Create and monitor an exhibit schedule to ensure exhibits open on schedule

    ·        Maintain high levels of scholarship while participating in researching content for exhibits as needed

    ·        Design exhibit layouts or assist contract exhibit curators with same

    ·        Assist Exhibits Committee members and or exhibit consultants to edit labels and interpretive panels

    ·        Coordinate off-site production of exhibit labels, interpretive panels, and exhibition furniture, or other installation design needs  

    ·        Schedule, oversee, and assist with exhibit installation and deinstallation with volunteers, staff, and exhibit consultants

    ·        Work with lenders to secure loans including preparing loan agreements, scheduling transportation, and all correspondence

    Other Duties as Assigned

    ·        Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by supervisor

    Requirements

    A Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, American studies, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in exhibition coordination, design, and project management. A knowledge of and desire to continue to learn Maine, New England, and Castine history is essential. The candidate should be proficient in historical research and have excellent writing and editing skills. Must be proficient with technology, especially databases, scanners, and image processing, as well as Microsoft Office and Adobe suites. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a team and taking direction, as well as the ability to work independently. Must display exceptional attention to detail and have experience with project management including budgeting and scheduling and have excellent organizational skills.

    You may need to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds. Proof of vaccinations for COVID-19 are conditions of employment.


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