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EXHIBITIONS SPECIALISTFort TiconderogaTiconderoga, NYIThe Fort Ticonderoga Museum seeks an Exhibition Specialist. They will be responsible for the development, fabrication, and installation of permanent and temporary exhibitions, the handling and mounting of artifacts, site interpretive signage, as well as assisting in maintaining the collections when not on display or in transit. Applicant must be enthusiastic and energetic, with a passion for realizing dynamic exhibitions of artifacts and images and knowledge of modern museum exhibition theory and practice. Experience with basic conservation methods and practice is highly desired. The Exhibits Specialist will work closely with the Museum’s Director of Exhibitions handling museum collections ranging from weapons of all types, art, textiles, paper, ceramics, and archaeological specimens. Candidate should possess a knowledge and interest in 18th century military and social history and related material culture, particularly as associated with the colonial and Revolutionary wars. Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in an appropriate field of study along with professional experience in museums or historic sites. This is a full time, temporary position to run from January to June, 2015, with the anticipation of becoming regular full-time upon the completion of this term. To apply send letter of interest, resume, three references, and a pertinent example of an exhibition project and a writing sample to Matthew Keagle, Director of Exhibitions, Fort Ticonderoga Association at P.O. Box 390, 30 Fort Ti Rd., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or e-mailmkeagle@fort-ticonderoga.org. Faxed applications may be sent to 518-585-2210. For more information call 518-585-2821. For information visit: http://www.fortticonderoga.org/about/employmentPosted on: 12/15/2014
EXHIBITIONS SPECIALISTFort TiconderogaTiconderoga, NYIThe Fort Ticonderoga Museum seeks an Exhibition Specialist. They will be responsible for the development, fabrication, and installation of permanent and temporary exhibitions, the handling and mounting of artifacts, site interpretive signage, as well as assisting in maintaining the collections when not on display or in transit. Applicant must be enthusiastic and energetic, with a passion for realizing dynamic exhibitions of artifacts and images and knowledge of modern museum exhibition theory and practice. Experience with basic conservation methods and practice is highly desired. The Exhibits Specialist will work closely with the Museum’s Director of Exhibitions handling museum collections ranging from weapons of all types, art, textiles, paper, ceramics, and archaeological specimens. Candidate should possess a knowledge and interest in 18th century military and social history and related material culture, particularly as associated with the colonial and Revolutionary wars. Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in an appropriate field of study along with professional experience in museums or historic sites. This is a full time, temporary position to run from January to June, 2015, with the anticipation of becoming regular full-time upon the completion of this term. To apply send letter of interest, resume, three references, and a pertinent example of an exhibition project and a writing sample to Matthew Keagle, Director of Exhibitions, Fort Ticonderoga Association at P.O. Box 390, 30 Fort Ti Rd., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or e-mailmkeagle@fort-ticonderoga.org. Faxed applications may be sent to 518-585-2210. For more information call 518-585-2821. For information visit: http://www.fortticonderoga.org/about/employmentPosted on: 12/15/2014