Good afternoon - Mount Vernon, George Washington's Estate has an upcoming position: Project Coordinator/Editor, George Washington Encyclopedia. Please find information detailing the requirements below. Regards, Leah Noce Human Resources - Special Projects 703.799.5081 George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens Position: Project Coordinator/Editor, George Washington Encyclopedia Department: Library, George Washington's Estate, Museum & Gardens Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, the home of George Washington seeks a Project Coordinator/Editor for the George Washington Encyclopedia Project. This is a full-time, exempt-status position for a term of two years. Operating under the general supervision of the Head Librarian, the Project Coordinator/ Editor will have responsibility for developing and posting content to The George Washington Encyclopedia, an electronic publication in Wiki format. The George Washington Encyclopedia is a "next generation" online encyclopedia, which integrates text, images, curricula materials, and web links and serves as a first point of reference for persons seeking authoritative and accurate information about George Washington and Mount Vernon. Successful candidates will have: * Advanced Degree in American History or related field * Computer skills and knowledge of the Internet * Experience in writing and editing for general audiences and for the web Preference will be given to candidates who also have: * Experience working with multi-author publishing projects * Experience in developing web-based (electronic) publications * Able to deal with deadlines and pressures associated with publication * Commitment to precision, accuracy, and detail Please forward a resume, cover letter and writing sample by February 11, 2011 via email to: [log in to unmask], by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer ========================================================= 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).