Job Position: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Acting Curator of History New York, NY
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Applications Contact person: Lesley Klein
Email: lklein@intrepidmuseum.org
Application due date: 2008/1/15
Salary range: competitive hourly rate
Web Address: www.intrepidmuseum.org
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is seeking a person to be an acting Curator of History, a 40 hour/week consultant position that may lead to a full-time position in late 2008. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in history with a knowledge of twentieth-century American history and three to five years experience in a museum, historical society or similar position dealing with the collection, display and public interpretation of artifacts. Knowledge of American military, political and naval history, and naval aviation are additional assets. The acting Curator of History will actively work with both the museum's Chief Curator and Collection Manager in selecting artifacts for the museum's grand reopening in Fall 2008 and, if chosen for the full time position, will work with both Chief Curator and the Collection Manager in acquiring new artifacts for future display and researching the permanent collection. Competitive contractor rate. Competitive salary and benefits if the acting Curator of History gets converted to a full time employee.
Resumes should be submitted to: resume@intrepidmuseum.org