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Seeking a suitably experienced Archaeological Studies Advisor to lead the Marine discipline for the Project assessment, closes 19 July.

1) Museum Curator, Naval History and Heritage Command, first cut closes June 11, applications open

The person selected will serve as manager of the Naval Museum, and as such is totally responsible for the planning, coordinating, management and execution of the museums operations. 

2) Executive Director, Maritime Museum of British Columbia, closes June 14th

Orkney College, closes 28 June.

The Marine Archaeologist will assist in the successful delivery/implementation of the project, with a leading role in the initiation, development, implementation and monitoring of Marine Archaeology developments. Posts will be central to a new project designed to establish a marine and environmental archaeology capacity for the College, serving Orkney and the Highlands and Islands more widely.

1) AAUS Student Scholarships, closes June 30 (The American Academy of Underwater Sciences awards two scholarships to graduate students engaged in, or planning to begin, a research project in which diving is or will be used as a principal research tool or studying diving science.)

2) Historical Curator, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, ncd

3) Director of Education and Exhibits, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, ncd

4) Education Officer, Australian National Maritime Museum, closes June 20

5) Volunteer and Event Coordinator, Canadian Canoe Museum, closes June 18

6) Archivist, National Museum of the Pacific War, closes June 21

7) Registrar, New Bedford Whaling Museum, ncd

New Horizons in Maritime History Conference, October 15-16, 2010 at King’s College, Cambridge

9) Education Coordinator (AmeriCorps) Coos Bay-North Bend Oregon Coos Historical & Maritime Museum
Applications Contact person: Anne Donnelly
Email: cmuseum@verizon.net
Application due date: 2010/06/21
Salary range: see AmeriCorps website; stipend and tuition credit
Web Address: cooshistory.org
Education Coordinator (AmeriCorps – 11 mos. minimum, up to 22 max)
The Coos Historical & Maritime Museum, on the beautiful southern Oregon coast, seeks an energetic and creative person for its innovative, rapidly expanding schools program. The position requires extensive contact and collaboration with active and retired educational professionals, local tribes, agencies, partner organizations, volunteers, community college students, and serves primarily grade-school students.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Ensure conceptual continuity between program content and classroom learning.
– Develop or revamp lesson plans, supporting materials and field trips as needed, utilizing museum and community resources.
– Assist museum staff in adapting exhibits to support programs.
– Schedule and deliver trainings for teachers and volunteers.
– Coordinate and accomplish program delivery with schools, partner organizations and volunteers.
This is an 11-month AmeriCorps position starting September, 2010. AmeriCorps provides a stipend for food and housing and a tuition/loan credit of up to $5,350. For more details about terms of AmeriCorps service, please see www. AmeriCorps.gov. Please note that it is not necessary to complete the lengthy AmeriCorps application at this stage; to apply, please see the information provided at the end of this announcement;
The Education Coordinator is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions, and to develop familiarity with local cultural history and to some degree with local natural history, with the assistance of museum staff. Coursework in Education, Museum Studies, Social Studies, or similar field; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work both independently and highly collaboratively, and the capacity to organize and synthesize detailed information. We are looking for someone who can build imaginatively on the existing strong program foundation, and who can recognize and capitalize on new program opportunities.
TO APPLY: Submit a hard copy cover letter and resume to
Education Coordinator Position,
Coos Historical and Maritime Museum
1220 Sherman Avenue
North Bend OR 97459.

10) Writer, The USS Constitution Museum is seeking volunteers or interns to craft biographies of Old Ironsides War of 1812 sailors. Using raw research collected over the past several years, the successful applicant will write one-page biographical narratives of some of the 1,200 men who served on the ship during the war.  Strong writing skills and the ability to craft engaging narratives from disparate sources a must.  Schedule is flexible, and while some writing may be done remotely, writer will need to consult materials in Museum’s library.  May be done for credit (at the discretion of the intern’s educational institution); these internships are unpaid.  Send letter of interest (please specify availability), resume and short writing sample to Research Coordinator, USS Constitution Museum, P.O. Box 291812, Charlestown, MA, 02129 or email mbrenckle@ussconstitutionmuseum.org.

11) Family Programming Intern, The USS Constitution Museum seeks an energetic and creative individual interested in developing interpretive programs for a family audience. The paid Family Programming Intern will create thematic programs and training material for staff and volunteers that combines research material with interpretive techniques, activities, and tips for engaging family audiences. The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS CONSTITUTION, by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and the people associated with her.  Come intern in a hands-on, minds-on environment where inter-generational groups seeking enjoyable, educational experiences can have fun and learn as they explore history together. The Family Programming Intern will be engaged in a variety of duties that may include: evaluating source materials for appropriate thematic connections, researching family programming at other institutions, organizing program content, developing interpretive, hands-on, minds-on activities and prototyping and evaluating activities. The Family Programming Intern will work under the direction of the Museum Curator.  The position is full time, starting as soon as possible through July 31st. The Family Programming Intern must be comfortable working with a family audience and have excellent spoken and written communication skills. Current enrollment in museum studies, education, and history programs preferred. Interested individuals should send letter of interest, resume, and references to museumadmin@ussconstitutionmuseum.org or Family Learning Search Committee USS Constitution Museum PO Box 291812, Boston, MA 02129.

12) Collections Internship, The Naval War College Museum, an official U.S. Navy museum located in Newport, Rhode Island, offers unpaid collections internships available year-round. The museum seeks a dedicated individual to assist in cataloging the artifact collection of swords, uniforms, artwork, ship models and personal items that interpret the history of naval activity in the Narragansett Bay region from the colonial period to the present, and the institutional history of the Naval War College since 1884. The intern will gain experience in artifact handling, archival storage methods, cataloging, artifact photography and other collections management practices. Some filing and data entry will be required. This project’s scope and schedule can be tailored to accommodate the needs of the student’s internship requirements. If you are interested, please contact Curator/Registrar John Pentangelo at 401-841-1296 or via email at john.pentangelo@usnwc.edu.

13) 3 Historian Positions, US Merchant Marine Academy, close June 11

14) Executive Director, Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, ncd

15) Maritime Archaeologist, New South Whales, closes soon, apply today.

16) New link for the University of Southern Denmark Maritime Archaeology Program

1,500 miles offshore, probably won’t post until June 7th or so.

JMB

Maritime Geophysicist / Archaeologist

 Emu Ltd is a specialist environmental Company providing multidisciplinary services to a wide range of clients operating in coastal and marine market sectors worldwide.  The Company is undergoing significant growth to support its offshore renewable opportunities.

This full-time role requires a self-motivated individual to review and interpret marine geophysical data for archaeological purposes.

The successful candidate will be qualified to degree/Masters level, be an excellent written communicator, have experience of processing and interpreting sidescan sonar, shallow seismic and magnetometer data, have an awareness of maritime archaeology and be IT literate with experience of Geographical Information Systems.  Experience of development led archaeology would be beneficial but not essential.

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who wants to develop their career in an interesting and dynamic workplace.

 Location:  Durley, Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Salary:  dependent on experience

To Apply: Please apply in writing by sending a CV and covering letter to emurecruitment@handoverhr.co.uk or for further information please call 0845 389 2801.

Please Note: In order to meet the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, Emu Ltd requires that all applicants have the right to work within the UK.

Maritime Archaeologist

Emu Ltd is a specialist environmental Company providing multidisciplinary services to a wide range of clients operating in coastal and marine market sectors worldwide. The Company is undergoing significant growth to support its offshore renewable opportunities. This full-time role requires a self-motivated individual with a passion and curiosity for investigating the maritime past, to under take archival research, synthesise large datasets and work with Geographical Information Systems, as well as having excellent report writing skills.

The successful candidate will be qualified to degree/Masters level, have experience in development led archaeology, be an excellent written communicator, have experience in writing desk based assessments, have exceptional research skills and be IT literate with experience of Geographical Information Systems.

Location: Durley, Southampton, Hampshire, UK Salary: £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience To Apply: Please apply in writing by sending a CV and covering letter to emurecruitment@handoverhr.co.uk or for further information please call 0845 389 2801.

Please Note: In order to meet the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, Emu Ltd requires that all applicants have the right to work within the UK.

Minerals Management Service, Marine Archaeologist, closes May 12.

July 6 – August 7, 2010. Register today.

Off to the field for a month, posts will be spotty to not at all. See you in June.

Stay Thirsty,

JMB

1) Curator, Naval Undersea Museum, closes May 5

The curator reports directly to the Director, Naval Undersea Museum. The curator serves as the primary advisor and subject matter expert to the Director on all matters relating to collections research, historical research, and contemporary collecting.  The curator’s four major functions consist of: 1) Collections Research and Knowledge: provides overall management and direction to the collections; 2) Historical Research: conducts research on U.S. naval undersea history, science, and operations; 3) Exhibits: develops themes, scripts, labels, and related scholarly material to support creation of temporary and permanent exhibits; 4) Contemporary Collecting: responsible for identifying, acquiring, and documenting current Navy undersea equipment and operations that have potential historical significance.

2) Museum Curator, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes May 4

This position is located in the Curatorial Management Branch of the Museums and Collections Division at the Naval History and Heritage Command.   The incumbent performs a variety of routine and special technical duties in connection with the administration and distribution of the collection.   Performs physical maintenance, preservation, storage, and inventory of the Naval Historical Center’s historical property collection.  Performs receipt and review of prospective borrower requests for historical items and preparation of loan agreements.  Assists in the identification and preservation of historically significant items from installation closures and decommissioning ships.  Answers technical and general inquiries on historical properties in the collection.

3) Museum Technician, Puget Sound Navy Museum, closes May 6

This position is located in the Puget Sound Navy Museum (PSNM).  The incumbent performs responsibilities and assignment directly related to education programs and educational special events at the Puget Sound Navy Museums. Plans special events, distributes invitations, schedules reservations and coordinates tours and special events for volunteers.  Maintains PSNM’s master calendar and prepares institutional reports from same.  Serves as a point of contact to school districts and coordinators regarding field trips and staff site visits.  Develops lesson plans and coordinates programs in the galleries.  Works directly with military education groups such as NJROTC.  Manages PSNM’s Family Fun program.

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JMB

Archaeological Conservator
English Heritage

UKP25,618, Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth Temporary contract for nine-months (maternity cover)

Archaeological conservation is key to our research efforts at English Heritage.  Your passion for British archaeology and investigative conservation will make all the difference when you’re part of the team.

English Heritage protects and provides advice on this country’s unique legacy of historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites. We also manage over 400 sites and welcome in excess of 11 million visitors to these each year.

Our Archaeological Conservation and Technology Team has a central role in providing a holistic approach to the study of artefacts and associated residues, from creation through use, modification, burial and recovery, to subsequent investigative analysis.

Your brief will be to handle the investigative conservation of materials from terrestrial and marine environments on the archaeological projects we support. In addition, you’ll guide, advise and train others in archaeological conservation, and carry out research.

The work will involve site visits, assessments, analysis and dissemination, and using equipment such as microscopy,
X-Radiography, XRF, XRD and FTIR. The variety continues, as you’ll be initiating and taking on research to maintain best practice, and making sure the results reach the relevant publications. Advice and professional training form another strand of the work, which will see you training regional curators, consultants and archaeologists.

Ideally an accredited Conservator in ICON or someone who’s working towards accredited status, you will certainly have a relevant degree or equivalent in Archaeological Conservation. Experience in investigative conservation and in conserving a wide range of archaeological materials will be essential, and you should be keen to deliver training.

To discover more and apply, please visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/jobs

We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 29 April 2010.
Interview date: 7 May 2010.

Angela Karsten
Archaeological Conservator
English Heritage
Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland Road
Portsmouth PO4 9LD
Switchboard: +44 2392 856700
Direct Line: +44 2392 856787

The United States Coast Guard Academy invites applications for a full-time, post-doctoral visiting lecturer/researcher within the Department of Humanities, supporting the Academy’s new Center for Maritime Policy and Strategy Studies, for academic year 2010-2011.

The successful candidate will develop and teach upper-division electives in the areas of maritime policy and strategy and/or ocean policy. The electives may be focused on maritime policy, strategy, ocean policy, governance, or law, or may be interdisciplinary. He/she may also teach existing courses, such as U.S. Maritime History and Policy and/or International Law.

 Closes April 30