The General Henry Knox Museum in Thomaston, Maine is seeking an energetic
and enthusiastic person looking to grow professionally while taking
significant responsibility for the Museum's curatorial and preservation
needs, as well as assisting with educational programming.  The position will
run from April - December, 2009.  Some evenings and weekends will be
required.

 

The Knox Museum's mission is to provide greater understanding and
appreciation of Henry Knox and the early history of Maine and the nation
(www.knoxmuseum.org <http://www.knoxmuseum.org/>  ).  Candidates for this
full-time, temporary position should possess: excellent communication and
organizational skills; the ability to help develop and coordinate a variety
of educational materials and programming; knowledge of curatorial and
preservation theory; and the ability to climb stairs and to lift 30 pounds.
Previous experience in collections management and preservation and solid
computer skills highly desirable. A knowledge of PastPefect, knowledge of
basic html, graduate level education in history, museum management or
related field, and a clearly demonstrated willingness to learn and take
initiative all pluses.  

 

Please apply by forwarding cover letter, resume, and references to Education
Director, The General Henry Knox Museum, PO Box 326, Thomaston, ME  04861 or
by email to [log in to unmask]  Applications received by Monday,
February 23rd will be given top priority.

 

 

 

Ellen Dyer

Director of Education &

The Center for the Study of Early American History  

 

Montpelier

The General Henry Knox Museum

P.O. Box 326

Thomaston, ME 04861

phone: (207) 354-0180

fax: (207)354-0886

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