Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2014

The Marblehead Museum is a private, non-profit museum located in Marblehead’s historic district. The museum’s mission is to protect, preserve and promote Marblehead’s unique history through exhibits, lectures and educational offerings that interpret the local and national importance of Marblehead and its inhabitants. The collection is catalogued and available to scholars and researchers. A growing portion of the collection is also available online at the museum website (www.marbleheadmuseum.org). The Museum employs a professional staff led by the Museum Director, overseen by a Board of Directors, and supported by a corps of volunteers. The Museum is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant to the Director. The Assistant to the Director will assist the Director with programming and implementing events, lectures and outreach activities, including the Museum’s educational programs. The Assistant will focus on website and social media communications in order to promote the Museum’s initiatives and internal activities. Demonstrated public relations and social media/web experience is required. The Assistant is expected to understand established standards for museum operations. Previous experience in managing museum activities is highly preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, as well as strengths in communications and team building. A Bachelor’s degree is required. The position is 20 hours per week, with evening and weekend hours as needed. To apply, and for further information, send a current resume with cover letter to: Pam Peterson, Director Marblehead Museum pampeterson@marbleheadmuseum.org Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2014.Posted on: 11/24/2014