Historic St. Mary's City * Interpretive Program Developer

Historic St. Mary's City (www.stmaryscity.org), a living history museum and education center located on the site of Maryland's first capital (1634-1695), seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Interpretive Program Developer for Town Center, a newly developed and expanding living history area.  This position will assist in developing new living history programs that interpret life at the height of St. Mary's City in the mid-1680s with a special focus on government, business, trade and travel.  Enthusiasm, team-building, a desire to learn 17th-century skills are desired qualities in the successful candidate.

The position will primarily assist with the development of new interpretive programs for the area.  Position is responsible for the supervision, training, and evaluation of permanent and seasonal staff, coordinating and/or assisting in maintaining the exhibit area and exhibit items located at the Town Center site, making budget recommendations and site purchases, and maintaining administrative records.  In addition, the supervisor will be expected to interpret on site as scheduled.

Interpretive program development in a museum environment, effective communication skills, ability to conduct historical research, and experience in staff supervision required.  Experience in first-person and/or third-person interpretation preferred.  Salary:  $25,000 plus excellent benefit package.

Position open until filled.

Submit resume, letter of interest, example of program development, and three references to:  
Attn:  Susan Zickel
Historic St. Mary's City
P.O. Box 39
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Fax:  301.862.0853

Equal Opportunity Employer



Susan B. Zickel
Interpretive Programs Coordinator
Historic St. Mary's City
P.O. Box 39
St. Mary's City, Maryland  20686
ph.:  301.862.0978

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