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WWII Military Historian

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3319930

Description

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a WWII Military Historian. The Military Historian position offers a unique opportunity for a scholar to be a part of the intellectual life of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum, providing particular expertise on how and why the war was fought. The World War II Military Historian will engage fully in Museum and Institute scholarly activities, actively participate in the Museum’s higher education programs, perform research and writing functions for the Institute’s Historical Research Services, take part in public programs and presentations, and represent the Museum to the scholarly community at professional and academic conferences.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Requirements

  •  Participate in and teach graduate-level courses as part of MA and continuing education programs.
  • Regularly contribute and peer-review written content to the Museum and the Institute’s website.
  • Regularly attend and participate in seminars, lectures, and public presentations.
  • Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing guest speakers, taking part in panels and discussions, and providing talks on WWII leadership and other relevant aspects of the war.
  • Assist the Institute’s WWII Research Service team in the research and writing of monographs detailing individual WWII veterans’ stories.
  • Support and play an active role in the production and promotion of Museum content and projects.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must demonstrate a strong knowledge of WWII, the US role in the war, and a commitment to research and professional goals that support the mission of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
  • A PhD is highly preferred. Applicants must hold either a doctorate degree (PhD) in U.S. Military History (or a related specialty) or possess a relevant Master’s Degree and significant professional experience. Expertise in areas such as World War II operational history and campaign analysis, American military leadership and warfighting, or naval history are considered a plus.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and digital.
  • Ability to travel to attend conferences, to meetings sponsored by associations or industries, to meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs. 
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40-hour week, including some weekends and evenings. 

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes: 

  • Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium 
  • Dental and vision insurance 
  • Flexible spending account 
  • 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment 
  • Life insurance and AD&D – $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available 
  • Long term disability insurance 
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year 
  • Free parking 
  • Tuition assistance and professional development 
  • Employee assistance program 

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

FY2024 ABPP – Battlefield Interpretation Grant

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352942

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/index.htm

Historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. As an ongoing effort to engage all Americans in the preservation of cultural resources beyond our park boundaries, the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places. NPS ABPP awards financial assistance to support community-driven stewardship of battlefields and sites of armed conflict through four grant opportunities Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition.

NPS ABPP administers Battlefield Interpretation Grants to provide assistance for projects that deploy technology to modernize and enhance battlefield interpretation and education at Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites eligible for assistance under the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b). These grants are funded from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve history and protect the national endowment of lands and waters. Funding will support scoping and implementation activities for historic preservation projects at eligible sites and will be awarded competitively. Grants require a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match. State, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.

Successful applicants typically provide straightforward answers to the Merit Review Criteria, backed by clear and concise supporting documentation, including but not limited to GIS maps, resumes/CVs, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, summary tables, and other relevant information. These applicants also tend to have a plan for making contact, or have already established contact, with landowners or organizations with an economic or legal interest in the proposed project sites. NPS ABPP encourages all applicants to consider forming inclusive preservation partnerships with these landowners/organizations as well as descendant communities, Native American Tribes, state and/or tribal historic preservation offices, and other nonprofit organizations that may help guide, or want to actively participate in, the proposed project.

Two categories of grants are available for battlefield interpretation projects in different stages: Scoping Grants: These are available to fund the early stages of project development, such as research and content creation, consultation with stakeholders, exploration of available technologies, audience research, and development of technical proposals. The federal share for these grants should range from $20,000-$50,000 and have a period of performance of 1-2 years.

Implementation Grants: These are available to applicants who have completed interdisciplinary scoping prior to the application and can provide draft content and design plans. The federal share for these grants should range from $50,000-$200,000 and have a period of performance of 2-3 years.