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Andrew W. Mellon Coordinator of Academic Affairs
Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the primary liaison between the museum and the academic community. The successful candidate will serve as the catalyst in integrating the art collections and exhibitions with the academic curriculum by working with faculty and students in a variety of disciplines. Key responsibilities include becoming knowledgeable about the Museum's collection, exhibition programs, and the College's curriculum; actively encouraging faculty and students to utilize the museum's collections and exhibitions in teaching and learning, serving as a conduit for information about collection needs and growth; team-teaching or contributing to courses in various departments and programs. This full-time, three-year position is made possible through a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Coordinator will report to the museum's director and will work closely in all projects with the curator and curatorial assistant.
Candidates for the position should be highly energetic, creative, visionary individuals with the capacity to work effectively in a collaborative team setting, and with faculty members in all disciplines. An advanced degree in art history is required (Ph.D preferred) plus a minimum of 2-4 years of museum experience, preferably in an academic museum. Necessary skills include a broad-based knowledge of art history; a familiarity with multidisciplinary approaches to learning within a liberal arts curriculum; a solid understanding of object-based learning methods; familiarity with scholarly methodologies and theoretical concepts; demonstrated scholarly interests and accomplishments; technological capabilities; and strong organizational and communication skills. Language skills are highly desirable.
Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu and should send a cover letter; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information (mail, e-mail, and telephone numbers) of three professional references. A review off applications will begin April 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
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This job posted by MERC from April 16 through July 16.
Summer Internship Program
Custer Battlefield Museum
Garryowen, Montana, USA
Where the Battle of the Little Big Horn began . . . Garryowen, Montana
Summer Internship Program Custer Battlefield Museum
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Internship position with the Custer Battlefield Museum in beautiful Garryowen, Montana, 2009 Internship May-September (flexible). Responsibilities include assisting the Director, admissions, answering questions and educating tourists in all aspects of the famous Battle of the Little Big Horn, 30-40 hours per week. The museum averages 100+ visitors daily.
Custer Battlefield Museum is a state approved tourist information center. In addition to answering questions about the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument, and the Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area, interns should be prepared to answer general questions about Eastern Montana tourist sites, Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore. Interns will be answering phones and giving directions.
Benefits include a meal allowance, and comfortable sleeping quarters located behind the museum in the historic town of Garryowen, which is located within the exterior boundaries of the Crow Indian Reservation. A tremendous on-site educational opportunity living in the wide-open spaces of Montana!
For more information, please contact Linda at the Custer Battlefield Museum at (406) 638-1876 or E-Mail.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE:
The Custer Battlefield Museum is located in Garryowen, Montana, "Where the Battle of the Little Big Horn Began". The museum's mission is to educate the general public on the Western Migration Movement and expansion, and the Battle of the Little Big Horn. This institution also collects, preserves and exhibits original artifacts, Native American beadwork, photographs, paintings, rare books, and manuscripts related to Custer, the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and other frontier subjects. Extensive exhibits of Native American and 7th Cavalry artifacts include many items excavated on the battle site, as well as ephemera attributed to G.A. Custer, Tom Custer, Crazy Horse, and other historical figures of the time.
The Collection of more than 100 D.F. Barry period photographs on display has toured internationally and is now on permanent display. The Tomb of the United States Unknown Soldier, dedicated during the 50th anniversary of Custer’s massacre, is a highlight on the museum grounds and is maintained by this institution. During the 125th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn a new monument was erected with life size busts of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull and 7th Cavalry General George Custer. Also exhibited is a facsimile of the signatorial rock pictograph attributed to Crazy Horse. The original was destroyed by vandals in 1963 , three miles from this museum .
The Museum is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation, supported exclusively through private funding. The museum is located on the Historic Site where the Battle of the Little Big Horn began and where Sitting Bull’s camp was attacked by Lt. Col. George A. Custer’s command in 1876.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be age 21 or older
High School degree, some college
Enjoy interacting and visiting with the public
Personable, outgoing
Reliable, responsible
Intern should have a working knowledge of American history and a desire to learn.
Capable of learning new material and willing to spend time and expend the effort necessary to study material.
Able to work independently
Able to accept supervision
Physically able to lead tours around the museum
Enthusiastic, flexible
Knowledge &/or experience with Ebay or with e-commerce websites is helpful
Computer and website skills are helpful
INTERNSHIP PERIOD: Summer (Flexible)
LOCATION: Garryowen, Montana
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Resume
Cover Letter - which MUST INCLUDE the following information
The time frame of when you would be available and references.
Please Indicate where you learned of our internship position and list the web site.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Linda Solberg
Administrative Director
P.O. Box 200
Garryowen, Montana 59031
406-638-1876
FAX: 406-638-2019
E-Mail: linda@custermuseum.org
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This job posted by MERC from April 13 through July 13.
The last update to this page was 6-8-09.
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