NOTE to interested individuals:
I can answer questions about the position via
email only but application is to be made to my colleague, Sarah
Heffner, at the
Candace Perry
Curator
Temporary (February 2012 through October,
2013) grant-funded cataloger position available. As a result of Council of Library
and Information Resources Hidden Collections grant funding the Mennonite
Heritage Center, the Goschenhoppen Historians, Inc. and the Schwenkfelder
Library & Heritage Center, all located in Montgomery County, PA
approximately one hour north west of Philadelphia, are seeking detail oriented,
efficient and fast learning individual to catalog their Pennsylvania German
textile collections. The successful applicant will have the extraordinary
opportunity to work with three important culturally specific collections dating
from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century, with
the end result to be an online catalog, the first of its kind for organizations
that interpret Pennsylvania German history and culture. Requirements include an
advanced degree, or enrollment in a graduate program in museum studies, or
American history/museum studies/American studies/decorative arts, or equivalent
experience. Knowledge of textiles, ranging from hand spinning and weaving,
costume, needlework and quilts; knowledge of Pennsylvania German cultural
heritage; experience with PastPerfect and photography skills are a major plus.
Knowledge of the German language and/or Pennsylvania German dialect useful but
not necessary. New museum professionals are encouraged to apply. Salary is
$41,000 annually plus health insurance. Please email your cover letter, current
resume, and three references to Sarah Heffner, Director,