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URGENT: Contact Congress to Oppose Drastic IMLS Funding Cuts

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The House Appropriations Committee last week approved a bill that if enacted would make drastic funding cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and its Office of Museum Services (OMS), for fiscal year 2025, which begins October 1, 2024.

If enacted, the bill would cut the OMS by $9.3 million by eliminating National Leadership Grants for Museums, leaving an OMS total of $46.1 million — down from an historic high of $55.5 million.

National Leadership Grants are vital as they fund cutting edge programs that are models for the museum field at large. Recently, Made By Us, of which AASLH and many of its members are a coalition partner, received this grant to build the Youth250 program. This program will supply hundreds of history organizations with access to Gen Z input and guidance on their U.S. 250th programming.

The bill also would entirely eliminate funding for overall IMLS Research, Analysis and Data Collection ($5.6 million), which would include ending the agency’s ability to conduct the first ever National Museum Survey, which it has already developed and field-tested. All of this preparatory work would be for naught, and all monies spent, wasted. In addition, overall IMLS Program Administration would be cut by $5 million (22%). Libraries were not spared: library discretionary grants were slashed by $25.2 million to $5 million in a bill that would cut education programs by 14% and would eliminate 57 programs. While these proposed cuts are unlikely to make it past the Senate and White House, it’s critical for you to voice your opposition to your Representative now!

Please use the link below to fill out a contact form provided by our colleagues at the American Alliance of Museums.

The FY 2025 Appropriations process has a long way to go. Senate action has lagged behind the House. In the meantime, it’s critical to oppose these drastic proposed cuts.

Thank you for your advocacy in support of IMLS! This agency provides vital support to AASLH members and your colleagues in the national history community.

UNESCO Post – Underwater Cultural Heritage

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Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Culture

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 1-AUG-2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Background

The mission of the Unit on the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) is to ensure the effective implementation of the 2001 Convention for the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage, and its related programmes.

Work assignment

In that framework, under the authority of the Director of the Culture and Emergencies Entity and the direct supervision of the Chief a.i. of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Based on Recommendation 3 of the 14th STAB meeting, assess and develop activities related to the International underwater archaeological mission on the Skerki Bank and in the Sicily Channel as described by the 2001 UNESCO Convention, with the following tasks:

i. Develop communication and awareness-raising materials aimed at promoting and encouraging the ratification of the 2001 Convention, ensuring their quality from a scientific and technical point of view, in particular as concerns the new website of the Convention, of the Multilateral project as well as other communication initiatives;

ii. Ensure the translation, broadcast and dissemination of the documentary (EN/HR/IT/AR/ESP) in coordination with CPE, Gedeon Programme and associated partners;

iii. Organize the promotion and dissemination of the photo exhibition, in close cooperation with interested Field Offices;

iv. Organize the formal and informal meetings of the Coordination Committee established for the International underwater archaeological mission:

  • prepare agenda, working documents, briefings, correspondence and other materials, including communication tools;
  • ensure regular contacts and information sharing with the focal points of the eight participating Member States;

  v. As per requested by the STAB during the 14th and 15th STAB meeting, elaborate and organize consultations with the Coordination Committee on:

  • the Lessons Learned about the first implementation of the cooperation mechanism for the protection of UCH outside of territorial waters,
  • a Model Roadmap on the cooperation mechanism for the protection of UCH outside of territorial waters.

2. Based on Recommendation 5 of the 15th STAB ordinary meeting in June 2024, requesting the Secretariat to launch consultations on the potential project in the Baltic Sea region focusing on the endangered wooden wrecks”, the Consultant will:

i. Organize the formal and informal meetings of a potential multilateral cooperation project in the Baltic Sea with permanent delegations and experts;

ii. Prepare agenda, working documents, briefings, correspondence and other materials, including communication tools;

iii. Ensure regular contacts and information sharing with the focal points of the governmental and non governemental partners;

iv. Contribute to the drafting of a global project for the protection of vulnerable UCH in the Baltic Sea (scientific study, protection, education, capacity building and communication);

Long Description

v. Participate in identifying fundraising partners and drafting an estimated budget;

vi. Participate in identifying communication partners and initiatives to ensure the project and UNESCO visibility.

3. Identify other possible international archaeological missions by analysing potential new partners (institutions, experts and countries), in coordination with international and local experts, identifying and assessing the vulnerable UCH remains to protect.

4. Support the Secretariat’s efforts to build projects and programmes relating to climate change-induced threats to underwater and coastal heritage by:

i. Assessing the state of research, identify the interesting institutions, experts and heritage sites related to the protection of underwater and coastal heritage facing the threats of Climate Change;

ii. Developing and implementing a project on Risk Assessment on Climate Change impacts on Underwater and Coastal Heritage;

  • Online platform and datasets;
  • Focus on pilot projects and on-site documentation;

iii. Supporting the organization in 2024 of an international conference on Climate Change and UCH in preparation to the UNOC 25;

iv. Supporting the organization of related climate-change and UCH official side-events during the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France in June 2025 and, in particular,

v. Under CPE’s coordination, ensure the visibility of the 2001 UNESCO Convention during the Art Explora Festival, notably by organizing a Think Tank session on Climate Change and UCH on the boat stopovers in Nice (June 2025) and other potential stopovers

5. Contribute to the implementation of activities carried out by the Secretariat of the 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage with the following tasks:

i. For the 2001 UNESCO Convention, prepare requested contributions to the documents for the meetings with STAB and stakeholders, compile and review data, content and opinions experts to support the drafting of the Global Report on cultural policies and the process of implementation of a monitoring mechanism for the 2001 Convention;

ii. Draw on meetings, compile and review data and content to support the review and implementation of the Theory of change;

iii. Develop with the UNITWIN and NGO networks a free MOOC on Underwater Cultural Heritage;

iv. Support the Secretariat for the organization of the next 10th MSP and 16th STAB meetings in June 2025. In particular:

v. draft documents and resolutions related to the follow up and preparation of the past and future implementation of the international cooperation mechanism;

vi. support coordination and negotiations with States Parties to the Convention with regard to future  potential cooperation missions;

vii. Draw scientific guidelines and proof-read scientific communications for the implementation of any other activities and underwater archaeological missions, notably in relation with UNFCCC COP29 and the 2025 Ocean Summit;

viii. Analyse the archaeological data available and from previous underwater archaeological studies to support the implementation of the underwater archaeological mission on the Qalhât WH site in Oman by the Alexandria University UNESCO Chair, with the collaboration of Doha FU;

ix. In relation notably with the 2025 Ocean Summit and Année de la Mer organized in France, ensure the visibility of the 2001 UNESCO Convention by drafting requested communication tools, while

x. Assess, research and draft the possibilities for projects to be implemented in cooperation with France;

xi. Develop and implement a think tank about Museums and UCH in collaboration with MHM;

xii. Based on the international multilateral mission and project best practice, support the development of training activities for underwater cultural heritage professionals in cooperation with UNESCO Field Offices;

xiii. Participate in developing communication and awareness-raising materials aimed at promoting and encouraging the ratification of the 2001 Convention, ensuring their quality from a scientific and technical point of view, in particular as concerns the new website of the Convention, of the Multilateral project as well as other communication initiatives;

xiv. Advise on inter-Conventions potential projects (in particular the 1954, 1970, 1972 and 2003 Conventions)

xv. Ensure the Secretariat’s attendance and follow-up of international scientific conferences on underwater archaeology, starting with the ISBSA conference in October 2024.

TIME LINES AND DELIVERABLES

The contractor will submit the following deliverables, for validation by UNESCO, within the expected duration of the contract, as indicated below:

  1. Conference on climate change and UCH
  2. Report on the ISBSA Conference (October 2024)
  3. Baltic Project Documents
  4. MOOC
  5. Climate Change project (webpage & associated documents)
  6. Statutory meetings
  7. 7. Associated events for Nice 2025

8. Implementation and Follow up statutory meetings and UNOC

Work Location – Home based

Expected duration – 10 months

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)

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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in disciplines in the field of culture

Work Experience

  • A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience acquired in the field of culture of which three (3) in cultural policies at the international level.

 Skills and Competencies

  • Good knowledge of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and UN System.

Long Description

  • Good knowledge of UNESCO’s standard-setting instruments and programmes in the field of culture, including of the 2001 Convention.
  • Good knowledge and proven expertise in coordination of global consultations and multi-stakeholder management.
  • Good knowledge and proven expertise in underwater archaeology and the protection of underwater cultural heritage.
  • Good knowledge and proven expertise in coordination of multilateral cooperation projects.
  • Good knowledge and proven expertise in event coordination and awareness raising material

Long Description

  • Strong ability to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources and formulate research documents.
  • Strong ability to collect and handle geographic information system (GIS) data and heritage inventories.
  • Ability to interact efficiently with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within and outside the Organization.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
  • Strong IT skills.

Languages

  • Excellent knowledge of both English and French (speaking, reading and writing) and good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience

  • Professional experience in the United Nations system.
  • Proven experience in organising global multi-stakeholder consultations.
  • Expert knowledge of UNESCO Culture Programmes.
  • Proven experience in the study, protection, conservation and awareness raising of underwater cultural heritage.

Languages

  • English and French and knowledge of another UN official language will be an asset.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

Interested candidates should complete the on-line application, download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:

A written proposal comprising:

  • An up-to-date CV;
  • A brief technical proposal outlining the approach and methodology for the assignment in line with the terms of reference
  • A competitive fee for the assignment quoted in EUR (or USD) and expressed on a monthly basis.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

Save on AASLH Conference Registration When You Register by Next Week

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2024 AASLH Annual Conference 
September 11 – 14 
Mobile Alabama 
Save on Registration When You Register by Friday, July 26 

The early bird registration deadline for the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference is one week from today!

Register by Friday, July 26 to receive the best rates. AASLH members receive the lowest registration rates. 

The 2024 AASLH Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama, aims to bring together our national history community to explore the vital work of history practitioners with the theme Doing History, which inspires attendees to acknowledge a holistic view of the past, making space for diverse interpretations, and striving toward a future where everyone feels like they belong to something larger than themselves.

Registration includes:

  • More than 60 learning sessions.
  • Three plenary sessions, including one about the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to enter the United States, and its descendant community in Africatown.
  • Networking events to meet your colleagues in the national history community.
  • Exhibitors with products and services to help you improve the way you operate.

Enhance your experience with a workshop to deepen your learning, an evening event to connect with other attendees, and a tour to experience Mobile and Alabama history.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION  |  REGISTER HERE  |  BECOME A MEMBER 

Deepen Your Learning at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference with Workshops

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Workshops at the AASLH Annual Conference explore a topic over a half- or full day. This extended time allows you to more deeply understand the subject and how you can implement what you’ve learned at your organization.

Workshops are available on Wednesday and Saturday. There is an additional cost to participate in workshops, and preregistration is required.

Historic Window Repair
Saturday, September 14
Participants in this workshop will learn about historic window design, operation, and maintenance. They will get the opportunity to assess historic windows in their setting at the Oakleigh House Museum and practice removing, reglazing, and rehanging sashes. Fee includes transportation, lunch, and personal protection equipment. This workshop is led by Natalie Henshaw of The Campaign for Historic Trades.

Wednesday Workshops (September 11)

Field Services Alliance Meeting
Join us for the FSA annual meeting where we’ll network, share updates on our programs, discuss trends we are seeing across the regions we serve, and plan topics for future trainings.

Introduction to Transcribing and Annotating Your Document Collections
This workshop focuses on two activities for making your document collection more accessible, discoverable, and thus usable: transcription and annotation. You will also participate in exercises to help you develop your own project policies.

Putting it All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations
Attend this workshop to learn about the Making History at 250 Field Guide, our new handbook of low-resource programming ideas, and how to effectively apply these tools to your site or organization.

How Cultural Competency Can Impact Your Institution and Your Stakeholders
Cultural competency is the ability to function with awareness, knowledge, and interpersonal skill when engaging people of different backgrounds, assumptions, beliefs, values, and behaviors. You’ll learn strategies to employ these skills in various ways at your organization.

Preserving Oral Histories with Podcasting
Presenters will share tips on how to collect oral histories with an oral history release form, conduct an oral history, curate a podcast season, and incorporate audio files with digital platforms from audio tours to exhibits.

Saturday Workshops (September 14)

Building Reciprocal Relationships
Learn from members of an International Coalition of Sites of Conscience cohort that is working to build reciprocal relationships with excluded communities and change institutions from the inside out.

Putting it All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations
Saturday’s workshop is a repeat of the Wednesday program.

See the Conference Program to learn more about these workshops. You can sign up for a workshop when you register for the conference.

NAS Conference Programme Announced & Ticket Sale Open

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NAS 2024 Conference

Archaeology of Waterways

Durham University

15-18 November 2024

A four day hybrid event with associated workshops and excursions.

Programme Announced

The conference speaker programme has now been announced and includes an impressive line of up presenters from the UK, Germany, Norway and India, on research into the Archaeology of Waterways. Full programme can be found here.

Ticket Sales Now Open

Tickets for the conference can be purchased from the NAS Membership and Events Portal here.

Discounted tickets can be bought by members of the NAS, the Finds Research Group and the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland. Students can also apply for discounted tickets that do not include lunch. Tickets for excursions, workshops (on the 15th and 18th) and the conference dinner (on Saturday 16th) will be coming soon.

The 2024 Conference has been supported by

Job Posting for Calvert Marine Museum – Exhibit Interpreter II

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Exhibit Interpreter II
Calvert Marine Museum
Full time
job requisition id: JR101118
 
Job Description:
The Calvert Marine Museum is seeking an Exhibit Interpreter II as part of their Education Team.  In this role, you’ll work directly with the general public and school groups facilitating engaging and memorable  educational experiences in a variety of settings, including in the museum, teaching outdoors, and on our historic maritime vessels. You will work with your teammates to develop new and curricular-relevant programs around our collection which includes paleontology, maritime, and estuary biology.  You will also play an important role in planning special events which celebrate the museum, it’s collection, and extend its accessibility and broaden its inclusiveness.
 
Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills, as well as strong a understanding of educational program planning, and museum practices. Teaching experience is essential. This position requires an energetic, organized, creative, and upbeat person who enjoys working on a team and with children and a diverse audience.
 
Performs museum educational work in interpreting exhibits for visitors.  Work involves researching subject matter and preparing informational materials for distribution and presentation to museum visitors.  Work requires college course work and experience. Workers report to a technical supervisor.
 
Essential Job Functions
Interprets museum exhibits to general public and school groups.
Provides gallery tours and specialized educational programs.
Plans, coordinates, and schedules special programs and events.
Provides development  training and management for grant funded programs.
Develops program and curriculum to link to state standards.
Maintains inventory of equipment, books, and other materials.
Purchases supplies for various programs and events.
Oversees security of the exhibits, conduct of visitors and general upkeep of exhibit areas.
Organizes materials for events and programs.
Staffs live animal exhibits and handling of live animals.
 
Other Duties
Trains part-time interpreters and volunteer staff and schedules their activities.  Performs related work as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Knowledge of–
  • Research methods as applied to developing information for interpreting museum exhibits.
Ability to–
  • Prepare and present information regarding museum exhibits.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Deal effectively with the public.
 
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
 
Training and/or Education:
Bachelor’s degree in education, biology, environmental science, history, or related field.
 
Experience:
One year of experience doing interpretation is a museum setting and program development.
 
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid driver’s license.
 
Special Requirements:
Subject to background investigation.
 
Physical Demands:
Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds.
 
Unusual Demands:
Required to work evenings and weekends.
 
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
 
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $27.30 – $31.34 per hour, $49,686 – $57,039 annually
Grade 720, 35 hours per week
Calvert Marine Museum
Position closing date: July 23, 2024
 
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
To apply: https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/534/Employment-Opportunities
 
Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice. County application required.

AASLH America 250 Programming Handbook Now Available

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Today, the American Association for State and Local History is pleased to announce the publication of the 250th Anniversary Program Handbook, our latest resource to help state and local history organizations prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

This publication features more than 30 low-cost program ideas specifically geared towards smaller organizations to provide them with practical program suggestions they can use.

View The Handbook

The handbook includes ideas for:

  • K – 12 and youth programs
  • Inviting your community to share their stories and learn from each other
  • Expanded tour offerings
  • Reimagining exhibitions
  • Social and digital media
  • Civic engagement
  • History-themed gatherings

In addition, the handbook also includes:

  • A checklist with steps on how to design audience-centered programs that align with your mission
  • Advice on how to ensure that everyone in your community sees their history represented at your organization
  • Recommendations on collaborating with other organizations or groups in your community

AASLH is thankful for the support of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which has made this resource possible.

You can find additional resources to help you prepare for the 250th at aaslh.org/250.

View the Handbook

Registration Now Open for 2024 AASLH Annual Conference

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Registration Now Open! 
2024 AASLH Annual Conference 
September 11 – 14 
Mobile, Alabama 

The 2024 AASLH Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama, aims to bring together our national history community to explore the vital work of history practitioners with the theme Doing History, which inspires attendees to acknowledge a holistic view of the past, making space for diverse interpretations, and striving toward a future where everyone feels like they belong to something larger than themselves. Registration is now open!

Join us for four days of networking, interactive learning sessions, evening events, and tours. Our conference isn’t too big and isn’t too small—it’s the right size to make connections to others and gain ideas for your work. Members receive the best registration rates!

To receive Member rates, you must use an email attached to your active AASLH membership. This can be an individual membership or an account connected to an institutional membership. If you have recently joined AASLH or renewed a lapsed membership and your email is not working, please contact AASLH at 615-320-3203 or info@aaslh.org.

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM  |  REGISTER HERE  |  BECOME A MEMBER 

Why Attend?

  • This is the last AASLH conference for gathering ideas and inspiration for long-range planning for the United States 250th anniversary in 2026.
  • Choose from more than 60 sessions that will inspire and challenge you in your work.
  • Recognize our achievements as a field and think about how our work impacts us as individuals.
  • Explore the Exhibit Hall to find the newest products and services that directly improve the way history professionals operate.

Have fun and get to know Mobile, the Gulf Coast, and its rich history.

Events Included in Registration 
Full conference registration includes all general sessions and concurrent sessions along with access to the Exhibit Hall throughout the meeting. Pre- and post-conference workshops, tours, evening events, and affinity meals are not included. You can purchase tickets to these events during the registration process.

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM  |  REGISTER HERE  |  BECOME A MEMBER 

Hotel and Travel Information
The headquarter hotel for the conference is the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, which is across the street from the Mobile Convention Center. The AASLH room rate is $155 per night plus taxes and fees.

We recommend the Mobile Regional Airport, the Pensacola International Airport, or the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport for air travel.

More information about hotel and air travel is available on our website.

Speak up for Museum Funding and the 250th!

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Our colleagues at the American Alliance of Museums are urging all of us to contact our legislators to ask for their support for the Institute of Museum and Library Services Office of Museum Services (OMS). It’s a crucial time because House and Senate appropriators are making initial spending decisions now for Fiscal Year 2025.

Please mention in your message that funding for museums is especially critical at this time because the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is just over two years away. OMS funding can help support history organizations across the country for this once-in-a-generation opportunity to remind Americans of the ideals of our nation’s founding, such as liberty and democracy, and our ongoing efforts to become a more perfect union.

It’s especially important to reach out if your Representative is a member of the House Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds OMS. Members are:

Robert Aderholt (R-AL-04), Chairman
Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member
Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06)
Andrew Clyde (R-GA-09)
Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03)
Lois Frankel (D-FL-21)
Josh Harder (D-CA-10)
Andy Harris (R-MD-01)
Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05)
Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02)
Barbara Lee (D-CA-13)
Julia Letlow (R-LA-05)
John Moolenaar (R-MI-04)
Mark Pocan (D-WI-02)
Mike Simpson (R-ID-02)
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12)

The Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process is the last real opportunity before July 4, 2026, for Congress to provide support to America 250 activities through IMLS and other agencies which invest in state and local organizations.

CONTACT CONGRESS 

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM Position: Part-time Curator

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Application deadline: June 3, 2024
The National Lighthouse Museum (NLM), a private, not for profit Museum, located on Staten Island, NY,
seeks to hire a part-time Curator to manage the Museum’s current collection and to seek opportunities
to expand its artifacts as the Museum moves forward toward its planned Museum expansion within the
next three years.
The National Lighthouse Museum interprets and chronicles the history of US Lighthouses which formally
began in 1789 under the auspices of the United States Lighthouse Establishment which was an operating
component of the United States Treasury. The Museum exists on the site of the US Lighthouse Service
General Depot from 1864-1939.
The Museum officially opened to the public in 2014 in Building 11 on the site. The curator will be
instrumental in helping the Museum in the planning, curating and designing of exhibits as we move
forward with our CAMPAIGN TO ILLUMINATE FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Collection Responsibilities:
 Cultivate donors for artifacts and archival material
 Manage and develop a small but growing collection of artifacts, archives, and library materials
 Maintain proper museum collections documentation and legal paperwork
 Implement professional museum standards, policies and procedures related to curatorial work
 Help research, develop and maintain current collections and exhibits in partnership with the
Museum team.
 Coordinate and collaborate closely with and serve on the Museum’s Collection’s Committee
 Help initiate, develop and implement at least two maritime related exhibits annually along with
the guidance and direction of the Museum team.

Educational Responsibilities:
 Provide research, guidance and direction to support our in-house Museum Education Programs
 Help develop and design educational activities in collaboration with our museum educators and
docents to ensure effective experiences for their students and their teachers
 Design & implement interpretive plans for new exhibits in partnership with the Museum team.
 Work to ensure the best visitor experience producing diverse strategies to meet a variety of
needs
 Analyze the impact and success of interpretive strategies and apply new strategies as needed
 Utilize DEI/Diversity, Equality and Inclusion standards when developing and designing exhibits

Intern/Volunteer Management Responsibilities:
 Provide guidance, direction and supervision to Curatorial Interns, as needed in their fulfillment
of class requirements
 Educate Museum Staff/ Interns/ Docents and Volunteers to be aware of the importance of
delivering quality and accurate interpretive content regardless of positions at museum
 Conduct Training Sessions with Team as needed on the maintenance and handling of artifacts
and archival materials
 Assure the NLM Team remains aware of the Museum’s responsibility to understand and
respond to the needs, desires and interests of its audience

Qualifications:
 Master’s degree in Museum Studies, history or related field preferred
 3 years prior experience as a museum curator, collections manager or exhibit developer
 Knowledge of and experience with industry standards and best practices
 Excellent research, writing and organizational skills
 Familiarity and experience with Museum databases
 Excellent computer skills

Send or e-mail Resume and Cover Letter* to:
LDianto@lighthousemuseum.org
or
Linda Dianto
Executive Director
National Lighthouse Museum
200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
Staten Island, New York 10301
Lighthousemuseum.org
*Please Note
In cover letter, please identify any maritime/ lighthouse interest and/ or experience you may have!

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