Opportunities Abound This Week

Position: Archival Project Assistant
Location: Lowcountry Foodways Project, IMLS Grant
Salary: $15 hour; travel compensation
Summary:
The primary task of this position is to create a searchable database of Lowcountry foodways primary sources derived from research conducted in special collections and archives in the Lowcountry region, which is the coastal region that extends from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida. 10-month temporary grant position, November 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011, 20 hours per week
Apply:
Email resume and cover letter by October 8 to: Laura Barfield, Project Director Lowcountry Foodways laura.barfield@tridenttech.edu 843-574-6494Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application.
More Info: Global Museum

Position: Registrar
Location: Augusta Museum of History, Augusta, GA
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Summary:
The Augusta Museum of History a seeks a Registrar who will be responsible for accessions and deaccessions, incoming and outgoing loans; and will be involved in exhibit installations and deinstallations, condition reporting, logistics , loan contract processing, and loan documentation, coordinating with all museum departments including Research, Operations, Security, Public Programs/Exhibits, etc. This position will also be involved in the museum's major new permanent exhibit.
Apply:
Candidates should send a cover letter and current resume, including names and contact information of three professional references to: amh@augustamuseum.org; EOE; no phone calls. Deadline for submission: September 30, 2010.
More Info: American Association for State and Local History

Position: Director of Development
Location: Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with experience
Summary:
Under the supervision of the President, the Development Director is responsible for all aspects of fundraising to include cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, current and future; research and grant writing; direction and implementing of the direct-response annual appeal; capital gifts campaign, special projects and events; working with staff and volunteers to enhance the visitor experience.
Apply:
Submit vita via email or by FAX by October 1, 2010 to:
Sue BraundMiddleton Place Foundation4300 Ashley River RoadCharleston, S.C. 29414sbraund@middletonplace.orgFAX 843.766.4460
More Info: Middleton Place

Position: Retail Shop Associates/Docents
Location: Historic Charleston Foundation, Charleston
Salary:
Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Museums docents will conduct history tours at the Nathaniel Russell House, c. 1808, one of America’s most significant neoclassical Federal townhouses and the Aiken Rhett House, c. 1820, where visitors can step back in time to experience life in antebellum Charleston. Docents offer guests an in-depth look at the lives of prominent Charlestonians and the material culture of the Lowcountry. Reporting to the Director of Retail Operations retail shop associates will assist guests in purchasing museum tickets and merchandise in one of our museum shops or the Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation. Associates will also greet and encourage guests to learn more about Historic Charleston Foundation and our preservation mission.
Apply:
Submit resume with cover letter via mail, email or fax to: Finance Director, PO Box 1120, Charleston SC 29402 or cellis@historiccharleston.org. Fax: 843-577-2067. Position closing date 09/27/10.
More Info: Historic Charleston Foundation

Position: Early Childhood Educator (Children's Museum)
Location: York Culture & Heritage Museums, Rock Hill
Salary: $14.50 - $20.30 per hour (Grade 12, 32 hours per week, part-time)
Summary:
The Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) seeks an imaginative part-time Early Childhood Educator to facilitate memorable and educational play experiences at the new Children’s Museum. This is a 32-hour per week part-time position with weekend rotation and occasional evenings required. This position requires strong experience and enjoyment working with early learners (focus on birth to age six); excellent customer service and verbal and communications skills; active facilitation of visitor experience.
Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter including salary requirements and a résumé presenting qualifications and related experience to Julie Voges, Director of Human Resources via email jvoges@chmuseums.org or mail to 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732, or fax to 803-329-5249.
More Info: York Culture & Heritage Museums

Position: Visitor Services Associate (Children's Museum)
Location: York Culture & Heritage Museums, Rock Hill
Salary: $9.20 to $12.87 per hour (Part-time)
Summary:
The Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) seeks a part-time Visitor Services Associate to provide customer and retail services at the new Children’s Museum site. Under limited supervision, the Visitor Services Associate works within the Marketing division to oversee daily front desk and gift shop operations.
Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter including salary requirements and a résumé presenting qualifications and related experience to Julie Voges, Director of Human Resources via email jvoges@chmuseums.org or mail to 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732, or fax to 803-329-5249.
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Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Patriots Point, Charleston
Salary: $80,138.00 - $124,229.00 annually
Summary:
The executive director, reporting at the will and pleasure to the Board of Directors, is responsible for long-term planning and day-to-day management of the agency, including the museum and all of its ancillary services. These services include developing and managing tourism, the museum, management and/or development of associated properties to include, hotels, golf course, marina and maintenance of four ships. Additional responsibilities include managing staff, executing a strategic plan, generating revenue, managing leases and contracts, promoting new programs and activities, and directing public affairs efforts.
Apply: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/
More Info: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/

Position: Media Resources Specialist II
Location: Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia
Salary: $28,613
Summary:
Coordinates all functions related to the use of the Library's multimedia classrooms, instructs U101 students in library use, trains new users in operation of classroom equipment, and assists with the work of the reference department in Thomas Cooper Library.
Apply: https://USCjobs.sc.edu
More Info: https://USCjobs.sc.edu

Position: Head of Music Library
Location: Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Summary:
The duties of the head of the Music Library will include active participation in and oversight of all services provided by two additional music librarians, one staff member and student assistants. Services include digitization, a strong web presence, reference, instruction, circulation, cataloging, collection development, special collections, gifts and donor relations. This librarian will need the ability to develop new virtual services and contribute to on-going programs and services.
Apply:
The cover letter, explaining the reason for your interest and qualifications, may be addressed to Chair, Department Head of Music Library Committee. Three references submitted must include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 25, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled
More Info: https://USCjobs.sc.edu

Position: Sales & Marketing Manager
Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte, NC
Salary:
Summary:
Responsible for developing, implementing, managing and overseeing all sales and marketing activities for NASCAR Hall of Fame (NHOF
Apply: American Association of Museums
More Info: American Association of Museums

Position: Manager of Development
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, Murrell’s Inlet
Salary:
Summary:
Immediate opening for a senior fund raising professional to share responsibility for management of the institution’s development activities pertaining to and including foundation research and writing, donor cultivation, gift acquisition, database management, the oversight of the annual giving program and the growth of the planned giving program.
Apply: Employment Application
More Info: Brookgreen Gardens

Position: Early Childhood Educator, Part-time
Location: EdVenture, Columbia
Salary:
Summary:
Creates and implements the museum’s early childhood programs, including free public programs, fee-based programs, outreach and professional development programs and serves on exhibit development teams for early childhood-focused exhibits.
Apply:
Qualified applicants should download this application and return it along with a cover letter and resume to EdVenture's Human Resource Department (fax: 803-779-3144 / email: jobs@edventure.org).
More Info: EdVenture

Position: Museum Educator, Part-time
Location: EdVenture, Columbia
Salary:
Summary:
Responsible for developing and implementing school and group programs, both at the museum and at off-site locations. This position also develops and implements on-site camp programs during school holidays, breaks and summer vacation.
Apply:
Qualified applicants should download this application and return it along with a cover letter and resume to EdVenture's Human Resource Department (fax: 803-779-3144 / email: jobs@edventure.org).
More Info: EdVenture

Position: Tenure track Biological Anthropology Position
Location: University of South Carolina, Columbia
Salary:
Summary:
The successful candidate will need to contribute biological anthropology courses to the four-field Anthropology curriculum, including Human Osteology. The University of South Carolina offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the candidate will be expected to teach courses in Anatomy/Physiology for the Department of Biological Sciences.
Apply:
Please send a CV, letter of intent (including a summary of research and teaching interests), writing sample, and list of three references who could be contacted to Cat Keegan either electronically (keegan@sc.edu ) or by mail: Search Committee Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Ann Kingsolver, the department chair, at 803-777-5927 or aekingso@mailbox.sc.edu .
More Info: American Anthropological Association