Month: March 2017

Meeting the Standard: The High Stakes of Shifting Practice

Meeting the Standard: The High Stakes of Shifting Practice

Today’s post comes to you from Sally Meyer, current Tufts Museum Studies and History M. A. candidate. To read her other work for the blog, click here. Education in the United States has become more than the imparting of knowledge onto the country’s young people. In a 

Weekly Jobs Roundup

Weekly Jobs Roundup

Here’s our weekly roundup of new jobs. Happy hunting! New England  Butterfly Garden Interpreter (Friday and Saturday) [Museum of Science, Boston, MA] Lead Function Coordinator (Social Events) [Museum of Science, Boston, MA] Exhibit Maintenance Technician [Museum of Science, Boston, MA] Part Time Sales Associate [USS Constitution Museum, 

Development Director [Museum L-A, Lewiston, ME]

Development Director [Museum L-A, Lewiston, ME]

Museum L-A seeks an energetic and committed leader to advance the fundraising efforts for the achievement of its mission, vision and organizational sustainability. The Development Director will be in charge of all individual and institutional fundraising and should have a strong background in non-profits. Must possess great self-confidence, have had experience in major gifts, development planning, entrepreneurial spirit, great personality with a good sense of humor. Candidate must be able to work as a team member with board, staff and volunteers. This position requires a passion for results and the experience to plan and execute a strong fundraising plan for a dynamic and growing organization. This is a pivotal time to join the leadership team, as we move toward the development of a new museum on a new site by the historical downtown and riverfront. To apply for this great ground floor opportunity, please send a cover letter, with salary expectations and your resume with sample writings to: Rachel Desgrosseilliers at rachel@museumla.org.

Job Openings [Old North Church, Boston, MA]

Job Openings [Old North Church, Boston, MA]

Educators As the public faces of the Old North Church, educators must be friendly, outgoing, and engaging to our visitors (approximately 500,000 annually), ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone. This position is perfect for those who love to share their passion for history 

Internship [The Bostonian Society, Boston, MA]

Internship [The Bostonian Society, Boston, MA]

Internship Opportunity Where: The Bostonian Society – Old State House Museum, Boston When: Summer 2017 What: Unpaid internship Description: Interns needed to complete a comprehensive collections inventory on our large and diverse historical collection. Under the supervision of the Collections Manager, you will take the