Category: Careers

Internship Opportunity – James Madison’s Montpelier

The Montpelier Foundation Development Department is looking for a volunteer student intern to assist in a variety of assignments including prospect research, direct mailings, special events, Raiser’s Edge database maintenance and other tasks as needed. Interns can gain valuable experience in fundraising and special events in a professional development office that supports the operations and educational […]

Assistant Archaeologist Position

Mount Vernon Archaeology seeks to hire the position of Assistant Archaeologist.  This is a fulltime, permanent position with benefits.  The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Director of Archaeology to oversee the ongoing archaeological program at George and Martha Washington’s plantation.The position will oversee and implement all phases of archaeological research including planning field and laboratory strategies, […]

Job Opportunity for History/American Studies Graduate

This would be a great job for one of our graduates, especially if you’ve certified to teach.   The following is from the CHNM website.The George Mason University, Center for History & New Media (CHNM) within the Department of History and Art History is hiring a full-time Outreach Manager for the National History Education Clearinghouse (http://teachinghistory.org). […]

Career Forum — Wednesday, March 17

Interested in hearing how former History majors have made it in the world beyond college? Do you have questions about how to prepare for the job market or apply for graduate schools? Ever wanted to know how the skill sets you’re learning as a History major will translate into a job?If so, come hear four […]