[SIGCIS-Members] Smithsonian needs a 1yr exhibition assistant - business/econ history

[Thomas Haigh]

See below for the full announcement.

There’s a pretty ambitious wish list: a business or economic historian (I
think at least at the M.A. level) with expertise on globalization or the
“impact” of IT on American business with museum experience in developing
exhibitions. Being part of an ethnic minority would be a big plus. 

Tom

-------OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW----------

Exhibition Researcher

The National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center,
Smithsonian Institution, is seeking an individual to take a curatorial role
in the development of a new 14,000 square foot exhibition on American
business history.  As part of an exhibition team, the researcher will
collaborate with museum staff in shaping the intellectual content of the
exhibition; selecting objects; conducting historical research; writing
script; and participating in presentations to outside groups.

Applicant’s CV should document:

• Knowledge of the impact of globalization and/or computer technology on
American business

• Scholarly knowledge of American business and/or economic history 

• Knowledge of material culture and object research

• Writing skills 

• Experience developing exhibitions.


This is a fulltime, 1-year non-federal position with possible extension. 
Salary ranges from $51,630 - $67,114 plus excellent benefits.  To apply,
send your resume to liebholdp at si.edu by April 5, 2010.

The Smithsonian is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
strongly encouraged to apply.