Museum Programs Associate [Lippitt House Museum, Providence, RI]

Preserve Rhode Island’s Lippitt House Museum is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to fulfill the new Museum Programs Associate position. The Programs Associate (part-time) will develop a program to recruit, train, and supervise a volunteer docent staff, and be involved in all aspects of public program development, execution and evaluation. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to executing creative public programs with an entrepreneurial spirit. DUTIES: Supervise and manage tour operations (May – October) and other public programs. Develop program to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer docent staff. Work with Director to research, develop, and present new programming for all ages and diverse interests. Work with Director on fundraising to support public programs. Oversee site operations including visitor services, tour scheduling and logistics, visitor data collection, and routine housekeeping. Assist with special events and facility rentals. Think creatively and demonstrate flexibility as part of a small staff with finite resources but great potential to create community-centered programming. QUALIFICATIONS: BA in history, public history, museum studies, museum education, historic preservation, or similar fields required. MA preferred. Experience supervising staff or volunteers in historic sites and/or museums preferred. Candidates must have experience in informal and/or formal teaching. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and able to synthesize information into clear, effective presentations. Some lifting and manual labor required. Routine weekend and evening work required. Email cover letter and resume to jobs@preserveri.org “Museum Programs Associate” in subject line. Application deadline November 20, 2015. No phone calls, please. Posted on: 10/20/2015