Please do not respond to this email address. Send required information to the contact listed below. CURATOR SEARCH The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, scheduled to open in July, 2005, is an exciting new heritage tourism and education destination in a historic environment that will celebrate the lives and contributions of African-Americans to maritime history. It is located in the oldest remaining industrial building on Baltimore’s harbor, adjacent to the site of the first African-American owned shipyard in the country, founded by Isaac Myers and fourteen other founders. The Maritime Park will feature interpretive exhibits, a working shipyard and marine railway, sculptures dedicated to Douglass and Myers, and hands-on education and job-training programs for children and young adults from diverse backgrounds. The focus will be on the historic shipyard, Douglass and Myers as individuals working and living in Fells Point and their contributions to maritime industry in Baltimore and beyond, and the impact on African American entrepreneurship from the 19th century to the present day. We are currently seeking a curator to oversee all exhibit-related aspects of the Maritime Park, including management of loaned artifacts, and the planning and execution of permanent and temporary interpretive exhibits. The successful candidate will have the ability to make the exhibits personal and engaging by bringing the visitor into the story, and helping them to connect to the history of the site and the people who worked the site. He/she will be able to effectively interpret and translate concepts, content, and activities into interactive experiences. The Curator will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and overseeing exhibit research; artifact research, procurement, and care; and thematic and script development. In addition, the curator will work with educators to coordinate curriculum development and technology with exhibits, will collaborate with exhibit designers, and will play a major role in the creation of interpretive signage for the grounds of the Maritime Park. A Master’s Degree in History or Museum Studies is preferred; a background in African-American history is desirable. Must have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, organizational and administrative skills, research skills, and the ability to work independently and under tight deadlines. Salary is commensurate with experience, and we offer an excellent benefits package. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages), and three references to: Kim Bountress, Human Resources Director Living Classrooms Foundation 802 S. Caroline St. Baltimore, MD 21231 Fax: 410-752-8433 Email: [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).