Position Summary:Responsible for creating historical content of JHSGW’s multi-faceted current activities and planning for a new museum, including exhibitions, publications, public programs, grant-writing. 

Job Requirements:Knowledge of American Jewish history and a strong interest in the joys and challenges of presenting and interpreting regional history through a national lens; interest in political history and public policy as they relate to history of the Jewish experience in the nation’s capital. Excellent historical research ability and communication skills, both written and interpersonal. Past experience working on museum exhibitions and with exhibition designers. Ability to work as part of a small but highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines. Occasional weekend and evening hours.  

Primary Responsibilities
o	Coordinate development of core and temporary exhibitions for planned new regional Jewish history museum, projected to open in 2020. Responsibilities include project management, concept development, research, writing, and working with scholars, community advisors, and colleagues to create captivating, historically rich exhibitions and engaging visitor experiences.
o	Create and implement community outreach initiatives related to exhibition development, museum collections, audience research. 
o	Oversee online exhibition development and coordinate traveling exhibitions.
o	Develop historical content for in-house print and online publications.
o	Develop and present walking tours and public presentations to a wide variety of audiences. 
o	Support development of museum collections through outreach to potential donors to the collection; conduct oral history interviews; identify and implement new collecting initiatives.
o	Assist with grant-writing and associated development activities.

To Apply:  Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to: Laura Cohen Apelbaum, Executive Director, Jewish Historical Society at [log in to unmask] Position is open until filled.

Learn More: Visit www.jhsgw.org and www.jhsgw.org/blog/. 

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