Employment Opportunity: Historic London Town

Historic London Town and Gardens Hiring:

Public Programs Assistant

Museum Educators

Summary:

Historic London Town and Gardens is looking for 3 to 4 people with experience in museum education or education to assist us with programs, tours, working with teachers and other educators, scheduling and developing education activities and programs. These are part-time positions, and takes place primarily Wednesday through Friday, 8:30am till 2:30pm, August 29, 2012 through December 7, 2012 and March 6, 2013 through June 14, 2013 with additional summer camp weeks and potentially weekend dates as well. These positions will also assist with our living history days, family programming, candlelight tours, and other programs as they arise. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with the public and feels comfortable speaking to groups. This position will assist with the continued development of programs and materials that are appropriate for all levels of education, from pre-K to adult groups. 

Primary duties include recreating a variety of 18^th century lifestyles, tasks, and trades in a creative, educational, accurate and hands-on manner. The Museum Educator and Public Programs Assistant will help in coordinating and teaching museum education programs (primarily school group visits).  They will assist in developing and fabricating new education programs and activities and dealing with logistics of the program. They will also assist with creating and daily running of summer camps and specialized programming. Please see position descriptions for more information. 

Salary is $10 per hour. Please send your cover letter and resume to Lisa Robbins, Director of Education at education@historiclondontown.org or Historic London Town and Gardens Attn: Lisa Robbins 839 Londontown Rd. Edgewater MD 21037 or fax to 410.222.1918.

Responsibilities:

·         Demonstrated museum and/or education experience

·         Interest in working with school groups and special interest groups

·         Willingness to learn and perform all programs

·         Ability to research, prepare, and present educational materials

·         Conduct demonstrations of various 18^th century skills and assist in active interpretation and maintenance appropriate to the site

·         Support the museum’s policies and work practices by maintaining a prompt attendance record, offering encouragement to new staff, openly engaging the public, and displaying an inviting and enthusiastic attitude, attention to customer service

·         Assist with site maintenance using modern equipment

·         Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

·    High School diploma or equivalent preferred

·    One year of customer service preferred

·    Knowledge of colonial American history, domestic and agricultural skills preferred

·    Excellent communication skills

The applicant should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

The following skills may be required in some or all exhibit areas. (Specific training is provided by Historic London Town and Gardens).

·    Knowledge of research practices and ability to perform critical analysis of historical studies, learn and then disseminate knowledge of colonial history to the public

·    Ability to take direction and to work efficiently either alone or with others

·    Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied ages and backgrounds in both individual and group settings

·    Ability to perform interpretive duties in 18^th century costumes in a wide variety of weather conditions, walk, bend, and/or stand for extensive periods of time.

·    Ability to learn about regional plants, animals, and geology for collecting resources

·    Ability to learn (or experience in) numerous craft skills including basic carpentry, hand sewing, hearth cooking, gardening, etc.

Workshop: Incorporating Visitors into Museum Interpretation

[ Prepaid registration required.

To download the registration form, go to this program's website here. ]

You are invited to participate in this exciting museum workshop,

Incorporating Visitors into Museum Interpretation

Friday, January 13, 2012

The first workshop in a brand-new series:

“Creating the Visitor-Centered Museum”

This workshop series is one of only 10 museum programs in the nation supported by the

Institute of Museum and Library Services' 21st Century Museum Professionals Grant program.

The day’s sessions will cover:

What is Interpretation?

Customer Service and Interpretation

Being a Presence and Keeping the Visitors’ Attention

Recent Research on Visitor-Directed Interpretation

This interactive, engaging workshop will be hosted at

Historic London Town and Gardens.

839 Londontown Road; Edgewater, MD 21037

$10 for students

$25 general registration fee

$15 for staff and volunteers of supporting organizations

Lunch included in price.

For more information, or if you want to register by phone with a credit card,

please contact Rod Cofield at

410-222-1919 x206 or rodcofield@historiclondontown.org

This workshop and the workshop series are a jointly-sponsored project of:

Historic London Town and Gardens

Maryland Association of History Museums

Maryland Historical Trust

Thanks to a 21st Century Museums Professionals grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Historic London Town and Gardens, in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust and Maryland Association of History Museums, will be offering a series of twelve workshops during the next three years for museum staff and volunteers. This workshop series, “Creating a Visitor-Centered Museum,” will help area museums explore how their museums can become more engaging, educating, and fascinating places to visit.

This workshop series is also supported by:

Four Rivers: The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town & South County

Historic Annapolis Foundation

Watermark

Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

Sotterley Plantation

The project is made possible through a 21^st-Century Museum Professionals grant awarded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

For more information about this particular grant award and the grant program in general, follow this link.

Employment Opportunity with Historic London Town

Historic London Town and Gardens

Historic London Town and Gardens, an Annapolis-area museum interpreting colonial history, horticulture, and archaeology is hiring for two part-time, seasonal positions (education programs assisant and seasonal interpreter). The main job duty for both positions is to interpret London Town's story to our visitors. The education position will work mostly with grade school students; the interpreter position with general visitors of all ages.

The education position usually works when needed Wednesday through Friday, 9:30 - 2:00 with additional days and times as pre-scheduled. The interpreter position usually works Saturdays and Sundays during our public hours.

These positions can be filled by one or more individuals depending on applicants' schedules and London Town's needs. The same individual could work both in positions.  Both positions are seasonal and will start mid-September with mandatory, paid training. Pay is $10/hour. As these are contractual positions, no benefits are available.

Use this link to read the position description for the Education Programs Assistant (click here)

Use this link to read the position description for the Seasonal Interpreter (click here)

Resumes with letters of intent may be emailed (preferred) to Lisa Robbins at education@historiclondontown.org or mailed to:
Lisa Robbins
Education Programs Administrator
Historic London Town and Gardens
839 Londontown Road
Edgewater, MD 21037