Please respond to the museum, not to me. I'm just the messenger.
Pat Miller


 MUSEUM EDUCATOR, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
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>       Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, a National Register site, seeks
> creative person to implement Educational/Programming Plan for the historic
> Swiss Cottage (1865) and its in situ  collection.  Tinker Swiss Cottage
> Museum believes that education is an experience and a process.  Our
> interpretive period is 1890-1910.  The candidate must be a self-motivated
> person with a sense of humor, curious, organized, a creative thinker and a
> team player.
>         The educator will be responsible for developing and implementing
> programs including special events, workshops, lectures, school and group
> tours and outreach programs for diverse multi-generational audiences.  The
> educator will work closely with the Curator and volunteers.  Other
> responsibilities include:  coordinate planned programming, participate in
> annual events, monitor security systems, and work on special projects
> tailored to the needs of museum visitors.
>       Familiarity with computers, historic preservation, art history,
> grant writing, and exhibit design helpful.  BA (History, Education or
> related field)  required.  MA and two years experience preferred.
> Competitive compensation package and benefits.  Send cover letter, resume,
> sample of program ideas and three references to: Jon Scharf, Executive
> Director, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102.
> Closing date for applications is February 2, 1998.   Please visit  the
> Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum web site at http://www.tinkercottage.com
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