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