EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Curator of Education The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society s collection is focused on shipwrecks of the 16th to 18th centuries and the impact of maritime history on the development of the American and Caribbean colonies. The collection includes Spanish and English ships, one of which is a merchant slaver. The museum s programs include the presentation of the permanent collection, changing exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, publications, and underwater archaeological excavation. Existing programs include after-school and summer classes for youth, lecture series for family audiences and adults, hands-on workshops, tours, and traveling trunk exhibits. The Society is looking for an energetic and creative person with a strong educational philosophy to lead its educational and public programs into the 21st century. This person will develop new programs, reach out to new audiences, as well as improve visitor services within the context of the Society s current efforts. He or she will work with the director, curatorial and archaeological staff to conceive, develop, implement, and manage relevant and effective interpretive programs to make the Society s collections and exhibition more accessible to the broad range of our audience. This person must have the ability to train and teach diverse constituencies whether as students, docents, or teachers. He or she must be well-organized and have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Requirements: M.A. or equivalent plus five years experience in museum education. Divemaster certification desirable but not required. The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from minorities and women. Please fax or mail resume, cover letter, and salary history to: Madeleine Burnside Ph.D., executive director Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society 200 Greene Street, Key West, FL 33040 fax: 305-294-5671