Employment Opportunity with Julia A. Purnell Museum

Site Name and Address:  Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863

Position Title: Assistant Director 

Educational Requirements:  Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience.

Experience Required:  Museum experience preferred but not required.

Postition Description:  The Museum Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director of the Julia A. Purnell Museum in all aspects of museum management under the guidance of the Executive Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting in artifact conservation, inventory and record keeping, exhibit design and fabrication, marketing, research, interpretation, program development and implementation, site maintenance, and administrative functions.

Other pertinent information:  This is a full-time position.  Salary is 22,000/year plus benefit package.  The start date is August 1, 2011.  Position includes some weekend hours.

Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample?):  Please send cover letter, resume, and three references.

Contact Name:  Claire Otterbein 

Title:  Executive Director

Where to send application packet (e-mail address, street address, fax?): 

Julia A. Purnell Museum

Attention:  Claire Otterbein

208 West Market Street

Snow Hill, MD 21863