Category: Jobs

Paid Internships at Civil War Sites Available

Check out this wonderful opportunity for a paid internship at Gettysburg or Harpers Ferry. Contact Dr. McClurken if you’re interested in applying. [Note the deadline is coming up very fast.]Gettysburg National Military Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Deadline:  January 14, 2011 The Richards Civil War Era Center at Penn State invites applications from qualified […]

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 at Montpelier for History Graduate

From the Montpelier websiteResearch Assistant—DocumentsThe Research Assistant will work as a member of the Curatorial Department, with emphasis on conducting research and analyzing the correspondence of James and Dolley Madison and their contemporaries, with an emphasis on identifying furnishings and decorative arts elements. The position is grant funded for 12-18 months and is contingent upon […]

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). […]