Curator I

Summary:
The Ohio Historical Society (OHS) seeks a dynamic and creative individual to serve as a project curator in the Outreach Projects Department. The Project Curator will be based at the Ohio Historical Society and be under the direct supervision of the Outreach Projects Manager. This position works directly with K-16 faculty in western Ohio and will be responsible for implementing OHS responsibilities in a number of collaborative professional development programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position will organize workshops and seminars on various topics in local, state and national history; work directly with partners (i.e. university faculty, teachers, school administrators, local history organizations and their staff, evaluators); conduct research in the OHS archival and object collections to identify materials that related to the project themes and the Ohio Social Studies Academic Content Standards for; and develop creative activities and resources (e.g. CD-ROMS, podcasts, etc.) that engage faculty with collections materials.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter, creative yet practical, flexible, able to work well within a fast-paced team-oriented environmemt, and must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates must also be able to establish creative partnerships and a strong presence in the Ohio communities they serve.
• Candidates must have a passion for state and local history, a compelling vision fo rcreating engaging and informative experiences, and a thorough understanding of methods for developing exceptional history resources and programs for a variety of audiences.

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Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Applicants should possess a graduate degree in history/museum studies/humanities; a strong working knowledge of history research methods; an appreciation for local history; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organization skills; experience managing budgets; the ability to juggle multiple small projects at one time; the ability to work with partner institutions and individuals; experience with education standards (pedagogy, state academic standards, etc.); comfort speaking in front of and directing groups of 20-50 people; a willingness to travel within the state. Position compensation starts at $28,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience. Serious consideration will only be given to those applicants who submit a cover letter, resume, SALARY REQUIREMENTS and three professional references.

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Job Code:
Posting Date: 9/11/2007
Created Date: 7/8/2006
FLSA Status: Exempt
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Salary Grade: 6
Market Research Date: 7/8/2006

The Ohio Historical Society
Human Resources Department
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211-2497
Fax: 614/297-2293
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