Interested in learning about the historic Nuclear Ship Savannah? The Maritime Administration is hosting a site visit onboard the ship on November 16^th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The site visit will provide interested parties an opportunity to learn more about Savannah to assist in determining if they may wish to consider acquiring the ship for preservation purposes. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to marad.history@dot.gov. Please see the Federal Register Notice for Additional Information:

Federal Register :: Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Site Visit

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the 2025 UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025 

This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels at-sea and in the shipyard, and be exposed to a wide range of marine technologies, equipment and marine technical professionals. Please share this announcement with students and recent graduates you think would be interested and qualified. 

Internship Description: The U.S. Academic Research Fleet of UNOLS-designated research ships will host 1 long-term (approximately 6 months) and 12-14 short-term (2-12 weeks each) marine technical internships in 2025. Departure dates will depend on the schedule of each research cruise. We will first select candidates for internships starting in Winter, Spring, and then in Summer and Fall. Applications will stay on file the entire year until all positions have been filled.

The selected interns will work with marine technicians and other crew members on shore and at sea and learn how to operate and maintain a variety of scientific and navigational equipment in support of shipboard scientific research. The program will pay a stipend of $600 per week plus airfare, lodging and other approved travel expenses. Interns will work, eat, and sleep aboard the research vessel, and be provided lodging and a meal plan off ship as needed. Internship projects will vary from one hosting organization to another and correspond to the objectives set by each specific cruise mission. Shipboard sleeping arrangements vary vessel to vessel. Previous interns have worked on cruises to support science projects ranging from chemical oceanography to marine biology, seafloor mapping surveys, geological studies, ROV missions, and much more! Many successful internships have resulted in job offers. Please email Maria Osiadacz, Program Manager, maria@unols.org, with questions about the program and life aboard research vessels.

To apply, read the requirements listed below, prepare your documents and complete the online application:

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM 

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
• A valid U.S. passport is required for internships that require international travel.
• Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S.
• Applicants should be interested in the field of Marine Technology in support of oceanographic research.
• Previous time at sea is not required, but highly desirable. Being on a multi-week research cruise is not a good time to learn you are not able to manage motion sickness.
• Applicants may be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and be tested before boarding the ship.

Required references and supporting documents (in PDF or Word format only):

• Contact information for three (3) professional references.
• Your most current professional resume.
• A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your technical skills. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them:2025 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form

For more information, visit www.marinetech.org/internships

Read about past intern experiences: https://www.marinetech.org/internship-blog/

THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS CLOSES NOVEMBER 1

Take the stage at the 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Los Angeles May 6-9, but don’t delay! The AAM 2025 call for proposals is closing this Friday, November 1. Submit your best proposal by learning more about the 2025 theme, Museums & Trust, as well as the session tracks and formats, and tips for how to craft a great proposal.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

Historic Preservation Specialist

Position Overview: The ideal candidate has experience as an archaeologist, architectural historian, historian, historic structures specialist, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 reviewer, or historic preservation specialist. Experience in working on archaeology crews, completing historic structures or district surveys, preparing or reviewing National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 consultations, and drafting Memoranda of Agreement (MOA).

Program Office: EHP Region IV Regional Administrator, Mitigation Division, EHP Branch

Duty Station: Lake Mary, FL; Fort Myers, FL

Remote Eligibility: Telework

Position Type: CORE

Supervisory: Non-Supervisory

Salary: $86,962 – $113,047 per year

Pay Scale, Series & Grade: IC-0301-12

Application Period: 10/18/2024 to 10/28/2024

Period Ending: EOD

Open to: Public

How to Apply:  USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Duties: Typical assignments include:

• Deploying in support of disaster declarations, including support of Public Assistance or Individual Assistance Preliminary Disaster Assessments (PDAs), the Regional Response and Coordination Center, Initial Operating Facilities, Joint Field Offices, Area Field Offices, Virtual Field Offices, and Processing Centers.
• Serving as an environmental planning and historic preservation subject matter expert and providing technical assistance to senior leadership, program staff, grantees, and subgrantees on environmental planning and historic preservation considerations and legal requirements, including required consultations or permits, for proposed FEMA actions.
• Serving as a liaison to other federal, state, tribal, or local environmental resource agencies. Providing this support either virtually or in person in direct support of disaster field offices, transitions events to and from the regional office, and works on open disaster projects in the region.
• Completing disaster grant programs Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) reviews and supports program project closeout Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) review requirements.

Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov

Title: Master Boatwright

Job Type: Salaried; Exempt Full-time; Year-round/Based on 40 hrs. per week

Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 per year

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Description:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, and working in coordination with the Curator/Collections Manager, Museum Educator, Maintenance and Operations Manager, and Volunteer Lead Captain, this

position provides hands-on leadership, performance, and follow-through for all aspects of the daily operations of the ABM In-Water Fleet and boat shop programming based in the E.J. Noble Historic Stone

Building and Mary Street Shop. The Master Boatwright will be responsible for re-establishing the boat building school and/or a series of classes pertaining to classic craftsmanship and traditional boat building

skills. The Master Boatwright must possess good communication skills along with the aptitude to teach your skills to volunteers, apprentices, and the general public. Must be comfortable working in full public

view, interfacing and interpreting to visitors daily during the open season. Schedule will include special events and weekends during open season, and transitioning to M-F schedule during the closed season.

Responsibilities:

In-Water Fleet/Operational Boat Programs:

In coordination with the Curator/Collections Manager, Museum Educator, Maintenance & Operations

Manager, & appropriate specialty contractors (i.e. boat haulers, mechanic(s)):

Pre-season (Mid-March – Early-May)

• Move boats out of winter storage to staging area
• Prepare all in-water vessels (including small sailing vessels) for launch: charge batteries, de-winterize all engines, inspect body and hull, re-seam, paint and clean
• Launch motorized fleet boats at ramp and coordinate launch of larger motorized boats by travel lift (at nearby marina). Schedule with volunteer captains for shakedown upon launch
• Rig and launch (with slings) sailing vessels

Season: Mid-May – October

• Schedule and perform regular maintenance on fleet vessels (utilizing specialty contractors as deemed appropriate) including but not limited to oil and filter changes every 100 hours, replacement of fuel filters and cleaning raw water strainer
• Prioritize and perform unexpected repairs and maintenance on the in-water fleet (utilizing specialty contractors as deemed appropriate) to mitigate the loss of service or cancellation of rides including but not limited to the diagnostic/corrective procedure of electrical systems, mechanical systems, prop change haul outs
• Repairs may involve multi-day halt in operation for certain vessels
• Communicate with staff team members, volunteers and/or specialty contractors on the status of in-water fleet boats
• Communicate with Volunteer Lead Captain and Captains in order to cultivate daily/weekly information of boat performance
• Cosmetic maintenance on all boats during season, potentially requiring haul out
• Perform structural repairs; Post USCG/COI exam required, time sensitive repair work
• Train as assistant for Passenger Lift to provide access to ride boats
• Perform maintenance and repairs on smaller sailing vessels without interruption to sailing classes, Tuesday Night Sailing and Rowing and special event sailing (occasionally requiring haul out)
• Attend initial Tuesday Night Sailing & Rowing in order to access boats and perform repairs

Post-Season (November – March):

• Coordinate haul out of fleet boats by trailer and travel lift
• Identify repair and maintenance needs of in-water fleet by mid-November for budgeting purposes
• Oversee and/or perform cleaning and winterization of all engines, inboard and outboard
• Participate in careful storage of boats in barns
• Repair/restore of all in-water vessels (small and large) in preparation for the next season, either at ABM or coordinating with other shops in the area
• Execute winter projects with volunteers
• Past projects have included: boat bottoms, rebuilding transom of Chris-Craft, total refinishing of 30’ runabout

Curatorial Related:

In conjunction with the Curator/Collections Manager:

• Move and relocate collection objects
• Occasionally assist with exhibition maintenance and installation (featuring boats)
• Assessing collection objects, specifically boats, for potential collection-based projects, ranging from partial and full restorations to stabilizing and documentation for the purposes of expanded understanding and on-going object cataloging
• Hauling and transporting special temporary exhibits, which in general includes trailering boats to fellow museums and/or off-site storage locations

Educational Programming:

In conjunction with Museum Educator:

• Develop, oversee, and/or teach programming offered in the Stone Building or Mary Street Shop
• Schedule and participate in demonstrations for Event days (may include outside craftspeople)

Liaison for Boat Shop Volunteers:

• Recruit and work with groups of year-round and seasonal volunteers in the boat shop to maintain

the small craft fleet, special projects, and other institutional wood working needs

• Foster good will and communication with the volunteers

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records and pictures for all maintenance, repair, & restoration, including filling out condition reports with Curator/Collections Manager
• Prepare budgets, order, organize and inventory shop and project tools and supplies
• Track inventory of in-kind sponsored products and services
• Coordinate with Advancement department on communication with each
• Conduct proper tool maintenance (both power and hand)
• Identify potential restoration projects and outline budget, timeline, and supporting programming/demos
• Build in Shop Infrastructure (Organize, Arrange, Build more accessibility)
• Research related to watercraft preservation and specific assignments
• Serve on the Collections and Education Committees

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of experience in a variety of ship and boat maintenance, preservation or restoration projects. Time spent in formal Boat Building Programs may replace up to two years of experience
• A high level of aptitude and ability in carpentry, finish work, rigging, etc. as related to traditional watercraft preservation and new construction. Some knowledge in marine engine and systems a plus
• Understanding the sensitivity of working on museum objects and taking full consideration for the difference in approaches of preservation, conservation, and restoration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understands and adheres to the standards prescribed by the American Alliance of Museums, including the collections policies and the code of ethics, as well as accepted good practices
• Dedicated individual with a pleasant demeanor and positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and research skills
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and conscientious in following through on assigned tasks
• Proficiency with computers in standardized word processing, and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment to successfully organize and complete assignments
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a small team
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff team, donors, volunteers, and visitors
• Commitment to being an active participant in the Antique Boat Museum community by attending events, forging relationships with volunteers, and donors
• Commitment to learning and growing in the field
• Ability to travel, work evenings and/or weekends as necessary in the performance of assigned responsibilities
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record and means of transportation
• Job requires bending, lifting, climbing, and prolonged physical activity and exposure to all weather conditions

Application Instructions:

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Human Resources, Master Boatwright Search, Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624, or email to

mattperrin@abm.org.

 

No matter the size of the institution or the scope of the collections, cultural heritage organizations are grappling with the reality of stewarding collections that are increasingly digital. Local history is now more likely to be documented on websites than in newsprint. Digitization projects can result in thousands of digital files that require upkeep to ensure they remain safe and accessible into the future. How can your organization develop a manageable plan for preserving and providing access to your community’s digital heritage?

This workshop aims to demystify the digital, giving you simple strategies that will help you tackle these challenges. You’ll also learn about Community Webs, a free program from the Internet Archive that provides support to cultural heritage organizations focused on documenting, preserving, and sharing local history online.

Now Accepting Session Proposals 2025 AASLH Annual Conference The American Experiment September 10 – 13, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio Proposals Due December 13 AASLH is now accepting session proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference! The theme of the conference is The American Experiment. As we approach America 250, we history practitioners can help the public at large explore the origins of our civic institutions, think critically about how they’ve changed, and how they will actively shape our nation for the next 250 years. The role of history organizations as vibrant hubs of civic and community conversation is more important than ever. How might we partner with our communities to understand and address the pressing issues of today and the future? How can we empower our audiences to consider the effects of The American Experiment and engage in civic participation? The concept of experimentation does not presume success. We hope that conference attendees will further embrace the theme to talk about our experiments even if they were unsuccessful. While it is always great to hear about our successes, we also learn a great deal from our failures. Let us be brave and highlight our spectacular failures in ways that advance our learning and our knowledge in a way that advances the field. Each session must have an organizer responsible for finding session presenters and coordinating logistics. All organizers must be affiliated with an AASLH Institutional Member or be an AASLH Individual Member. SUBMIT A PROPOSAL | CONFERENCE INFORMATION | BECOME A MEMBER

 

Do you have military artifacts in your museum collection but aren’t sure how to handle or talk about them? Do you want to put together new military interpretation or refresh older exhibits? This two-and-a-half-day workshop will focus on the care, conservation, and exhibition of military artifacts in museum collections and help you create great military interpretations no matter your budget or site type.

Registration for this workshop closes on Tuesday, October 15! Register today if you’d like to attend.

Save $125 on registration with an AASLH membership.

This workshop is facilitated by Myers Brown, Executive Director of Belmont Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, and Gordon Blaker, Director/Curator of the U.S. Army Artillery Museum at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Both facilitators have decades of experience caring for military collections and interpreting military stories.

Receive a 30% discount on the AASLH book Interpreting American Military History at Museums and Historic Sites at rowman.com when you register for the workshop.