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Executive Director, Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum
Paid Summer Photograph Archives Internship, Shaker Historical Society
Museum Education Internship, International Women’s Air & Space Museum
Local History Manager, Greene County Public Library
Assistant Director, May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University

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Executive Director, Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum

The Ashtabula Maritime & Transportation Museum (AMSTM) is seeking its first-ever Executive Director. The ideal candidate will provide dynamic leadership and in partnership with the Board implement a vision and strategic plan for the organization going forward into the future. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to refine, develop, and implement a progressive program for the Museum’s revenue generation, fundraising, exhibitions, tours, research projects, collections management, educational activities, and community outreach.

Summary of Responsibilities
· Works in conjunction with – and at times up-manages – the Board to develop a sustainablestrategic direction and establish initiatives to fulfill the mission of the Museum and increase local, regional, and statewide awareness and prominence.
· Directs the Museum’s operations, to include the alignment of revenue opportunities, development, education and public programming, finance, external communications, and staffing.
· Manages and leads all Museum volunteers.
· Creates a strong financial backbone – balanced budgets, sufficient cash reserves, endowments, and financial systems that allow for monitoring of financial status.
· Works closely with Board members, volunteers, and community leaders to implement robust fundraising activities and results. Leads and participates in all fundraising and development activities, oversees grant writing and developing relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
· Serves as spokesperson and chief advocate for the Museum. Establishes strong partnerships in the community. Enhances the Museum’s public image to expand interest and support.
· Works to create an effective communications plan to raise the profile of the Museum. Oversees and directs development of marketing initiatives.
· Manages, secures, and maintains the property and facilities of the Museum, as well as the collections held in public trust.
· Advocates on important issues in historic preservation and underwater cultural resources on the local, regional, national, and international level.

Desired Leadership Attributes
· Board Relations – nurtures a team of Board members and volunteers that focuses on the best interests of the organization, understands the role of the team – and the individuals on the team – and follows the imperatives of the strategic plan.
· Demonstrated Success in Community Networking – develops strong community relationships to leverage goodwill, financial support, and program and service development.
· Financial Management Expertise – ensures that the Museum maintains adequate reserves and accumulates sources of capital to invest in the changes needed in the future. Understands and diligently attends to all budget and financial matters and can manage operations within budget constraints, including making hard financial decisions when required.
· Visibility – acts as “face of the Museum” to key external stakeholders, assuring that a recognizable, consistent person is leading the organization.
· Fundraising ability – leads the development of strategic and innovative fundraising approaches to broaden the source and scope of revenues for the organization.

Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree and/or Museum studies would be beneficial.
· The ideal candidate would have a minimum of five years of experience in a museum, historic site or nonprofit organization or business, preferably with a cultural focus.
· Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for museums, nonprofits, or similar organizations, as well as a history of involvement in relevant professional organizations.
· Strong record of success in fundraising and audience development.
· Demonstrated excellence in writing and public speaking.

Breakdown of Time (Per 40-Hour Week) for Primary Functions
Fundraising/Networking: 45%
Programs: 20%
Exhibits/Collections 20%
Administrative 15%

Salary and Other Information
Starting Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 Annually
Healthcare: Open for Discussion
PTO/Holidays: Three Weeks PTO Plus All Federal Holidays (Flex Time Available for Holiday Hours)

Please submit resume and other supporting information to:
Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum
Attn: Jenny Luhta, Search Committee Chair
P.O. Box 1546
Ashtabula, OH 44005

Email Information To: marinetrader@gmail.com

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Paid Summer Photograph Archives Internship, Shaker Historical Society

The Shaker Historical Society is seeking a part-time intern to inventory, arrange, and rehouse photographs in the Elizabeth Nord Library and Archives. The intern will gain hands-on experience inventorying and organizing a subject-based archive, handling photographic materials, creating a publicly accessible finding aid, and, if time allows, digitizing and cataloging materials in CatalogIt.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Complete an inventory of photographic materials, including paper prints, tintypes, film negatives, and glass plate negatives
● Identify duplicate or irrelevant materials that may be deaccessioned and/or transferred to other repositories
● Arrange, number, rehouse, and describe photographic materials according to best practices
● Provide periodic project updates to the public via social media and write a one-page project summary at the culmination of the internship for the museum’s newsletter
● Digitize and catalog materials in CatalogIt (if time permits)

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
● Currently enrolled graduate student of library and information science, history, or related program; recent graduates (past 3 years) and currently enrolled undergraduate students with archives experience may also apply
● Familiarity with archival arrangement, description, and collection development
● Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
● Ability to synthesize and summarize data
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
● Proficiency in computer skills with a focus on Google Workspace
● Work may require reaching overhead, climbing on stools/ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

DETAILS
● Location: Onsite at the Shaker Historical Society in Shaker Heights, Ohio
● Length: 180 hours* between June 1 through August 31, 2024; exact dates to be determined
● Compensation and hours: $17.00 per hour, 15 hours per week

TO APPLY: Please complete this application form or send a cover letter and resume to Brianna Treleven, Executive Director, at director@shakerhistory.org with “Photo Archives Internship” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed starting April 22, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Shaker Historical Society is an inclusive workplace, and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Please note that listed hours are contingent upon grant funding with awards announced April 25, 2024. Project schedule may be reduced if funding is not received.

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Museum Education Internship, International Women’s Air & Space Museum

A Project of IWASM and America 250-Ohio

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and showcase the history and culture of women in all areas of aviation and aerospace;
educate people of the world about their contributions; and inspire future generations by bringing the history to
life. IWASM is located in the Burke Lakefront Airport in downtown Cleveland, OH.

Internship Summary:
Women’s stories are often left out of our school curriculum or are a fleeting mention. However, women’s lasting impact on history permeates every facet of our collective history. The America 250-Ohio IWASM intern will be part of the museum’s grant-funded project to develop in-classroom resources for teachers about the lasting impact of women in air and space. Working closely with the Executive Director, Collections Manager, and education volunteers, the intern will gain experience in museum/public history research, program development, outreach, marketing, and community engagement. With a focus on Ohio women’s roles in air and space history, the intern will be able to bring women’s history to life for students in grades 7-12.

This position does not require a background in aviation, with the preferred candidate interested in the
humanities. The humanities includes, but are not limited to, the study and interpretation of the following:
language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology;
comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism and theory of the arts; those aspects of the social sciences
which have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods; and the study and application of the
humanities to the human environment with particular attention to reflecting our diverse heritage, traditions,
and history and to the relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life. (National
Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, 1965, as amended)

Position Responsibilities
Assigned duties may include:

 Analysis of current stories and primary sources available at IWASM for development of an education collection.
 Supporting guided tours and educational programs offered by the museum.
 Assisting with research projects.
 Digitization of primary sources, archives, photographs, and artifacts.
 Facilitating teacher workshops/focus groups.
 Building a resource library for growth of project beyond grant project.

Qualifications

 Be actively enrolled in, or a recent graduate from, an accredited graduate program in the humanities, public history, museum or library studies, OR currently enrolled in or recent graduate from a college or university, with an interest in public history, museum, archival, and/or education.
 Experience with independent research, utilizing primary and secondary sources.
 Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
 Energetic, personable, courteous, and professional when engaging with different communities fromdifferent background.
 Be a team player while completing projects in a timely and professional manner despite interruptions.

Internship Duration
This internship is expected to be 10-weeks, with the preferred timeframe beginning June 3 – August 9, 2024.
The incumbent would be expected to work 10-15 hours per week. There is a potential for renewal pending
funding and availability.

Compensation
The America 250-Ohio IWASM intern position will be provided a total stipend of $2,000, paid in even
disbursements every two weeks. This paid internship opportunity is made possible thanks to funding from a
Buckeye Impact grant from the America 250-Ohio Commission (www.america250-ohio.org).

To Apply
Interested individuals must submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three (3)
professional and/or academic references to Executive Director, Sara Fisher at sfisher@iwasm.org. Email
subject line must read “America 250 Internship Application.” Applications must be received by 11:59 pm EDT
on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. No phone calls or mailed applications will be accepted.

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Local History Manager, Greene County Public Library

Starting Hourly Rate: $28.81 ($59,924 Annual)

Greene County Public Library is a dynamic, forward thinking 7-branch library system and we are seeking a Local History Manager to oversee the operations of our local history and genealogy department. This individual will spearhead programing, services, and the local history collection to serve Greene County.

Requirements:
 Master of Public History or Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school.
 3-4 years of public history and/or genealogy experience in a public service environment.
 Supervisory experience preferred.

To view the full job description and apply, please visit us at: http://www.greenelibrary.info.

Deadline for Application: Position Will Remain Open until Filled
Greene County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assistant Director, May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University

Kent State University Libraries seeks a dedicated, insightful, and creative individual to work in cooperation with the Director of the May 4 Visitors Center. The Assistant Director will help to build from the baseline presented in the recent revisioning document found at https://www.kent.edu/may4visitorscenter/may-4-visitor-center-revisioning by managing the day-to-day operations of the Visitors Center and by implementing the plans and directives developed to grow and expand the audiences for the Visitors Center.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required and business operations / research / reference experience in a university setting preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a museum setting. Advanced degree in a related field.

Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until April 15, 2024. To apply, go to: https://www.library.kent.edu/jobs/may-4-visitors-center-assistant-director Please provide a cover letter expressing your interest in and qualifications for this position, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.

This is an unclassified staff position. Salary: $41,114 – $45,000

Primary responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations and supervision of the May 4 Visitors Center including: managing and maintaining the Visitors Center facilities; educating students and the general public through Visitors Center and May 4 site tours and the website; train, supervise and provide functional guidance to support student workers, interns, and volunteers; maintain training materials and other resources; conduct assessments and sustain continuous improvement processes congruent with the educational mission; write and manage reporting functions; and perform duties/essential functions including public relations and research as directed.

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