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Reporting to the Executive Director, the education assistant will work
with the museum’s educational programming and outreach, library and
database development, and with assisting researchers. One primary
responsibility will be to provide support for the museum’s summer teacher
institute, including doing outreach, answering phones, preparing mailings,
handling teachers’ logistical concerns, assisting teachers with research
projects, and assisting with program delivery. The education assistant
will also be responsible for the implementation and outreach for school programs
and tours, including the roll out of a major revision to the museum’s
Knox Box program. In addition, the education assistant will help maintain the museum’s
research library and oversee volunteers working on a database of Knox
manuscript collections. The education assistant will also be expected to
be able to give tours and assist in other museum operations as needed.
Applicants must have a bachelors degree with a demonstrated background
or strong interest in history, education, library and archival science, museum
studies or other related field. A high level of self-motivation, initiative,
and organization is required. Experience with PastPerfect, Revolutionary
or midcoast
To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and experience
with museums and/or nonprofits, a resume and three references to Education
Search, The General Henry Knox Museum, PO Box 326, Thomaston, ME 04861 or by
email (Word documents or pdf’s only, please) to [log in to unmask]. Preference
will be given to applications received before January 27.
Ellen Dyer
Executive Director
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phone: (207) 354-0180
fax: (207)354-0886
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