Museum Learning Assistant, The River and Rowing Museum, closes October 31
Executive Director, Apalachicola Maritime Museum, ncd
Coastal Archaeologist, University of St. Andrews, closes October 2
National Maritime Museum research fellowships, applications close November 1
General Manager, Sharjah Maritime Museum, ncd
Collections Assistant
The Antique Boat Museum, the largest freshwater maritime museum in the world situated on the St. Lawrence River in the beautiful Thousand Islands, requires a Collections Assistant. Reporting to the Associate Curator and working closely with the other members of the Public Programs Department, and ABM Facilities staff, the Collections Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist with the care and management of the Museum’s artifact collections. The job also entails researching artifacts and historical themes for the development of exhibits, programs and publications. The ideal candidate will have experience in computerized collections management systems and related functions, such as insuring, moving, storing, packing and transporting artifacts. They should also have experience and/or an interest in maritime and boating history. The ABM’s Public Programs Department is a highly-computerized environment, and the Collections Assistant should be familiar with digital photography; scanning and digital imaging; Adobe Photoshop and MS Office applications. This position is full-time year-round; salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. Applications should include a cover letter and resume, and should be submitted by mail or email to Daniel Miller, Associate Curator, Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624, dmiller@abm.org.
Back for a few weeks, then back to the field. JMB