The Nantucket Historical Association is seeking a highly organized, positive team player to join its award winning team as a Curatorial and Library Associate.
The Curatorial and Library Associate is a key member of the curatorial team, reporting directly to, and working with, the Chief Curator. The Associate participates in the cataloguing, registration, and general organization of the Research Library collections. The Associate works closely with library staff, and the Obed Macy Research Chair in particular, to ensure successful relations with library stakeholders and the public. He/she also provides support as needed for the development and implementation of changing exhibitions, and the ongoing care of permanent exhibitions. The Associate plays a role in the management, research and interpretation of the NHA holdings and collections.
The ideal candidate holds a Masters of Library Science or Museum Studies Degree, equivalent MA or other advanced degree, has a proven track record of working with library/archival collections, working knowledge of database software, Photoshop and digital image manipulation techniques, some demonstrated curatorial/exhibition experience, a professional attitude and sense of humor, and is flexible and customer-friendly.
The Nantucket Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.
