This has been one of my major griping points with this feild.  My current
company hires college students who haven't even graduated yet at $30k or above
in salary.  However, these money conscious students are in the process of
graduating with a bachelor's in computers not museum studies or library
science.  I find it disappointing that a majority of the ads placed on this
list require a master's degree but yet pay below what this degree would make
in other feilds.  I guess they don't value this type of education as much as
other areas or they would be willing to pay more for the expertise.

Carl Bosard wrote:

> The value of education and pay has not been in line for many years,  My
> father looked for two years for work and was turned away as over-qualified
> with a MA.  I earn more money part-time as a house-remodeler than as an
> exhibits EE.
>    The museum workforce is viewed as a slave to the non-profit mentality,
> i.e. "Museums don't make a profit - WHY SHOULD YOU!"
>
> And until there is a labor shortage - the pay will stay the same - in fact
> - why pay?  Just use volunteers.

I found this posting while searching for museum jobs on CareerPath.  It
sounded interesting - until I got to the salary.  Does anyone else feel that
this rate of pay devalues the potential applicant's education?  I remember a
thread from a few months ago along similar lines, but I wanted to share this
with the list.

Thank you,

Anita Overcash Giles
Arts Programmer
Boarman Arts Center
Martinsburg, West Virginia
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EDUCATION SPECIALIST (PART-TIME) The City of Newport News is recruiting for
part-time Education Specialist positions to plan, develop, and present
educational programs for the interpretative benefit of the visiting public
and educational groups. Supervises interns/volunteers, coordinates special
events, presents hands-on programs, works with schools to schedule programs
and is responsible for the dissemination of historical/public relations
materials. Requires a bachelor's degree in museum studies, education, history
or other related field with considerable related experience or specialized
education. A master's degree is preferred. Museum/teaching experience may be
substituted for graduate work. Requires a valid driver's license. Salary is
$7.25 per hour. To apply, submit a City application by August 7, 1998 to:
City of Newport News, Personnel Department, 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport
News, VA 23607. EOE Published: 07/26/98 - Hampton Roads, Va. Daily Press


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