The Coordinator for Academic Programs and Special Projects will directly support and contribute to the development and implementation of NRF initiatives that primarily serve a scholarly audience, and that engage with academic partners in the areas of material culture, historic preservation, art history, and related fields. The coordinator will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Collections, Programming and Public Engagement and with other NRF staff to plan and produce symposia, lecture series, special events around exhibition themes, and occasional publications, and in doing so will often serve as the primary liaison with partner organizations and contracted specialists. He/she is also responsible for the management of the Museum Studies internship program and other ad hoc student projects and shares responsibility for supervision of interns with other Museum and Preservation staff. Masters degree, or equivalent experience, in museum studies, historic preservation, art history, public humanities, or related discipline, with preference for specialist knowledge in European and American Decorative Arts, Pre WWII American Architecture, or other material represented in NRF collections. Some knowledge of NRF institutional history and legacy of Doris Duke, NRF museum and architectural collections, and Aquidneck Island history. 3 or more years’ experience with programming and public outreach in a non-profit setting, and preferably for a higher education audience. EOE. Review of applications will begin April 4th and continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of interest in the position & relevant skills/experience, a résumé & 3 professional references to: maeve@newportrestoration.org. See full description at http://aam-us-jobs.jobtarget.com/jobseeker/job/22577055/.Posted on: 03/11/2015