POSITION:  Historic Rugby in rural East
Tennessee has opening for
seasonal interpreter/researcher.  Position
begins late April/early May
continuing through October or later.  Job
activities include
researching, developing and conducting
multi-building tours under
direction of Director of Education,
assisting at visitor center
admission/information desk and carrying
out archival research projects
in conjunction with new program
development.  Interns may earn credit by
arranging with their college or university.

ORGANIZATION: Historic Rugby is a
restored 1880's museum village, open
to the public since 1966.  The National
Register district includes 20
primarily Gothic Revival/Victorian
Vernacular private residences and
museum buildings, including the literally
unchanged 1882 Hughes Free
Public Library with its original 7,000
volume collection still on the
shelves. Rugby was founded in 1880 by
British author and social reformer
Thomas Hughes, who hoped to establish
new lives in America based on
cooperative agriculture and trade for the
second sons of British
Gentry.   Its remaining distinctive
Victorian architecture and authentic
setting have been intriguing visitors for
over a century.  Rugby is
adjacent to the Big South Fork National
Park in a region of outstanding
natural beauty.  Visit our website at
www.historicrugby.org.

PAY & BENEFITS:  Position initially
pays from $700 to $800 per month
with housing provided and three paid days
vacation for six-month
period.  Employees receive 25% discount
at museum restaurant.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Completion or
nearing completion of related degree;
some interpretive experience preferred
but not essential.  Ideal
applicant will find museum education
stimulating and challenging, will
enjoy serving a diverse public and working
cooperatively with other
staff and will have research and computer
skills.   Ideal entry level
position or 6-month internship for person
who is comfortable in rural
setting.

TO APPLY:  Send a cover letter of
interest, resume and 2-3 references to
Director of Education, Historic Rugby, P.
O. Box 8, Rugby, TN. 37733.
Material can be faxed to (423) 628-2266
or emailed as attachment to:
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