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Walter Iooss, whose work is on view in the exhibition Game Time: The Sports Photography of Walter Iooss, is an award-winning photographer focusing on sports and beauty. Iooss has worked for Sports Illustrated for more than 50 years, and his work has graced the cover of the magazine more than 300 times in his career.

Event will take place Friday, June 8 in Given Auditorium, Bixler Art Building (next to Museum), and begin at 3:00pm. Parking is available in the Roberts Parking lot on Colby's Campus.

FMI: Please visit http://www.colby.edu/museum/events/ or contact Jordia Benjamin at jcbenjam@colby.edu or 207.859.5613.

Yarmouth Historical Society is seeking an energetic Museum Assistant for a 22 hour-a-week entry level position based in Yarmouth, Maine. The Museum Assistant will support all aspects of museum operation at the Yarmouth History Center, including public and school programs, collections and exhibitions, social media marketing, and customer service. The schedule is generally flexible, but Saturdays and occasional evenings are required

Preferred qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience in customer service, enthusiasm for local history, and a strong willingness to support many facets of small nonprofit and museum operations. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Katherine Worthing, Executive Director, Yarmouth Historical Society, kworthing@yarmouthmehistory.org. We will begin to review applications on Friday, 15 June 2018 and continue to consider candidates until the position is filled. For additional information, please visit http://www.yarmouthmehistory.org

The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore, Maine, seeks a Live-In Caretaker for historic 19th century museum and farm. This is a year-round part-time position in exchange for rent-free housing in a 1-bedroom apartment, utilities included. The Caretaker is responsible for daily animal care, weekly cleaning of all buildings, general maintenance, program and event preparations and clean up, and overall site cleanliness and safety. Some restrictions on the use of the buildings/grounds apply. No pets or smoking allowed.

The ideal candidate has experience working with large farm animals and maintaining or restoring old homes, loves animals, has a strong work ethic, is a self-starter, has a positive attitude, is flexible, and pays attention to detail.  He/She must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position and perform farm work both indoors and out. This includes lifting a minimum of 50 pounds; standing for long periods of time; walking over uneven ground; and working outdoors in all types of weather. 

For a detailed job description, visit http://norlands.org/uploads/7/8/8/8/78881400/caretaker_-_job_description_-_2018.pdf.  

To apply, email a cover letter with resume and contact information for three references to norlands@norlands.org.  

Questions? Email norlands@norlands.org. No phone calls, please.

Review of applications will begin May 25 and continue until position is filled.

The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is a living museum and working farmstead operating under methods of the 1800s. Our mission is to preserve the heritage and traditions of rural life in Maine's past, to celebrate the achievements of Livermore's Washburn family, and to use living history methods to make values, activities, and issues of the past relevant to present and future generations.

www.NORLANDS.org

The Wilson Museum, Castine, Maine is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Education Coordinator. This is a full-time, exempt position with main responsibilities for developing, promoting, and implementing the Museum’s education goals and programs. The candidate must have a college degree in an appropriate field; Education, Anthropology, History, or Museum Studies are most strongly desired. The Campus consists of seven buildings, including the Wilson Museum (1921), historic John Perkins House (1763-83), Doudiet House (Administration Office), Village Blacksmith, Woodworking Shop, and small exhibit building. More information on the Museum Campus and its programs can be found on the website at www.wilsonmuseum.org.  A detailed job description is available by contacting Patricia Hutchins, Executive Director: phutchins@wilsonmuseum.org.

The Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society is seeking to hire a part time Archival Assistant to work with volunteers in the everyday operations and duties associated with this small museum and archives.  The primary responsibility will be to assist the Head Archivist in the library and archives by assisting the public, attending events to represent the Historical Society, answering phone calls and email, learning the Society’s computer database (Past Perfect), and having an interest in local history.  Please send a resume to the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society, PO Box 652, Deer Isle ME 04627, along with references, before April 30, 2018.  To learn more, contact the Society at 207 348-6400.

Camp Tecumseh, Moultonborough, NH seeks a Processing Archivist for its 2018 summer season who is within commuting distance.  This non profit overnight summer camp for boys, founded in 1903 by three University of Pennsylvania Olympic athletes, is located on Lake Winnipesaukee.  See www.camptecumseh.net   The Camp Tecumseh Archives contains paper-based materials dating from 1903 to the present, many digital photographs and oral histories, and some artifacts.

Possible archival tasks are:
-- Accession any materials transferred or donated during the summer
-- Develop selection criteria and processing scheme for large collection of digital and print photographs
-- Re-house original film negatives; catalog digitized images
-- Collect and digitize weekly newsletter
-- Digitize Gilbert & Sullivan programs, marketing brochures if feasible
-- Obtain bio info about trustees, creators/donors of archival materials
-- Finish finding aid for Camp facilities records; determine if some may warrant digitization
-- Provide research services to staff, trustees, and other inquirers including a senior staff member's weekly outreach efforts for campers

An experienced consulting Archivist will make periodic visits to assist, and be available for consultation at all times.

Qualifications.
BA in relevant field; graduate of an MA or MLS program with archives management component and / or equivalent archives experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with archival theory and techniques: appraisal, accessioning , arrangement and description
Familiarity with preservation practices, including digitization for access
Familiarity with office software applications
Ability to lift and move 40 lb containers

During the weeks the Camp is in operation (June 23 - August 12, 2018) meals are available.

Compensation commensurate with skills and experience.

Please submit the following electronically to :
Cynthia G. Swank, C.A., C.R.M.
cgswank@inlookgroup.com

– A cover letter expressing interest in the position, and outlining relevant experience
– A curriculum vitae of education and employment
– A finding aid and additional writing sample in the form of exhibition text,  presentation, blog post, etc.

The Largest Gift in the Museum’s History

The Monhegan Museum of Art & History has received a $1 million challenge grant from the Wyeth Foundation. The museum has up to three years to match this significant gift, the largest in the museum’s history. This grant from the Wyeth Foundation will support the museum’s campaign to raise $4 million toward an endowment, with income from the endowment going to support operations and capital improvements to the museum’s buildings. The Wyeth Foundation is funded by the generous support of Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth. 

“Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth have been extremely generous to the Monhegan Museum for the past three decades,” said Monhegan Museum President Edward L. Deci. “They have encouraged our many efforts to restore the museum’s historic buildings, and they have been very enthusiastic about the exhibitions we have mounted through the years. This generous gift is one of the many ways they have supported the museum, and is intended to encourage other people to join them in ensuring the sustainability of our world-class museum on Monhegan Island.”

“We are excited to present this gift to the Monhegan Museum to recognize the museum’s 50th anniversary, to honor its commitment to the economic and social well-being of the Monhegan community and the preservation of its history, and to secure the sustainability of the museum into the future,” said Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth. Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth have made this investment in the future of the museum out of their own enduring connection to Monhegan Island. They own a historic house built by Rockwell Kent on the island.

Revitalizing Historic House Museums

(HIST 0293A) at Tufts University, Summer Session 2018

Co-Teachers

Ken Turino, Manager of Community Engagement and Exhibitions, Historic New England.

Barbara Silberman, former director of programs in history and historic preservation, Pew Charitable Trusts and independent consultant.

Historic house museums represent the largest group of museums in the United States. This summer, explore the best of historic house museums and find out why every town has one!

This intensive course addresses the challenges facing historic house museums today. Students will learn about the history of the historic house movement, what makes an historic house sustainable and the value of research. Through case studies, they will investigate new approaches that address community interests and needs, creative ways to repurpose sites, and experimental strategies for engaging visitors.

The course includes two field trips to the Eustis Estate in Milton and the Kennedy Family Cape House located in Hyannis. The final course project asks students to determine the best and highest uses of this significant property.

Register at http://ase.tufts.edu/summer.  You do not need to attend Tufts to register. Those wishing to audit the course are welcome.

First Summer Session, Mon. and Wed., 6 -9:30 PM, May 24-June 30. 

For more information, contact Ken Turino, 617-240-2523 or Barb Silberman, 978-281-5801.

Museum Director

Skowhegan History House

18 Hours/Week, mid-May to mid-October

Position Description & Application available at:

patriciahorine@skowheganhistoryhouse.org

Applications close:  3/16/18           EOE