NOTE to interested individuals:  I can answer questions about the position
via email only but application is to be made to my colleague, Sarah Heffner,
at the Mennonite Heritage Center. This is an excellent opportunity for the
right individual.

Candace Perry

Curator

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center



Temporary (February 2012 through October, 2013) grant-funded cataloger
position available. As a result of Council of Library and Information
Resources Hidden Collections grant funding the Mennonite Heritage Center,
the Goschenhoppen Historians, Inc. and the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage
Center, all located in Montgomery County, PA approximately one hour north
west of Philadelphia, are seeking detail oriented, efficient and fast
learning individual to catalog their Pennsylvania German textile
collections. The successful applicant will have the extraordinary
opportunity to work with three important culturally specific collections
dating from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century, with the end
result to be an online catalog, the first of its kind for organizations that
interpret Pennsylvania German history and culture. Requirements include an
advanced degree, or enrollment in a graduate program in museum studies, or
American history/museum studies/American studies/decorative arts, or
equivalent experience. Knowledge of textiles, ranging from hand spinning and
weaving, costume, needlework and quilts; knowledge of Pennsylvania German
cultural heritage; experience with PastPerfect and photography skills are a
major plus. Knowledge of the German language and/or Pennsylvania German
dialect useful but not necessary. New museum professionals are encouraged to
apply. Salary is $41,000 annually plus health insurance. Please email your
cover letter, current resume, and three references to Sarah Heffner,
Director, Mennonite Heritage Center at  <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[log in to unmask]  No phone calls please. Applications accepted until
January 30, 2012. 

 

 


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