Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 21, No. 338.
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Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:37:53 +0000
From: Willard McCarty <willard.mccarty_at_kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: jobs at The Henry Ford
From: Tracy Wasko
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:47:24 -0500
The Henry Ford
Associate Curator of Technology
The Henry Ford seeks a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and dynamic individual
with a proven track record to join a committed team of intellectually
curious colleagues as the Associate Curator of Technology. The Associate
Curator of Technology helps manage, develop, research, and interpret The
Henry Ford=92s world-class collections relating to the American history of
technology dating from the 17th century to the digital age and relating
those to program and exhibit development, as well as other relevant
initiatives at The Henry Ford.
The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American
Experience to life and is comprised of Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield
Village, The Henry Ford IMAX Theater, Benson Ford Research Center, Ford
Rouge Factory Tour, and Henry Ford Academy.
The Associate Curator of Technology must possess a deep and broad
understanding of significant American objects, stories, and lives that
are relevant to the programming and collecting initiatives of The Henry
Ford.
- Develops detailed knowledge and
understanding of major collection areas and keeps
abreast of the latest scholarship on historical
and material culture issues relating to the collection.
- Identifies key artifacts for
acquisition by the institution through the active
cultivation of donors and other potential sources.
- Responsible for cataloguing collections in a timely manner.
- Guides conservation, collections
management, and registrars to prioritize and
recommend treatments based on exhibit needs and program use.
- Recommends objects for exhibit and
program use, ensuring accuracy, authenticity, and accessibility.
- Responsible for development of
creative work which includes, but is not limited
to, publications in any medium, product and
program development and design, and all related collateral materials.
- Instrumental in developing content for
program and exhibition planning according to
initiative parameters; serves as the
institution=92s content expert on that topic;
develops the topic report for which the content
of exhibits and associated products are based.
- Collaborates on the development of
public programs, Village installations and
products in all venues; creates written manuals
and trains interpretive staff for new and/or revised programs.
- Serves as an institutional
spokesperson for a variety of subjects and
collection areas; offers lectures, tours, and/or classes as required.
- Positions the institution as a
nationally significant leader in the historical
and museum fields by publishing on collections,
exhibits, and/or areas of expertise; developing
symposia and participating in panels and
conferences; consulting with other institutions.
Requires a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in American History, the History
of Technology, or related field; knowledge of American social and
cultural history from the 17th century to the present; knowledge of the
history of American technology, with an emphasis on communications and
information technology; and knowledge of American material culture.
Requires a minimum three years' professional experience (curatorial or
related experience preferred); excellent writing, editing, and verbal
communications skills required.
Full position description available at www.thehenryford.org/employment
Please apply to:
Workforce Development
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124
employment_at_thehenryford.org
The Henry Ford is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national
origin, marital status, height, weight, age, unrelated disability or
other legally protected status.
The Henry Ford
Associate Curator of Transportation
The Henry Ford seeks a knowledgeable, thoughtful, dynamic individual
with a proven track record to join our committed team of intellectually
curious colleagues as the Associate Curator of Transportation. This
position assists in managing, developing, researching, and interpreting
The Henry Ford=92s world-class collections relating to the American
history of transportation (horse-drawn, automotive, racing, and
flight-related) from the 17th century to present, and relates those to
program and exhibit development, as well as other relevant initiatives
at The Henry Ford.
The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American
Experience to life, and is comprised of Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield
Village, The Henry Ford IMAX Theater, Benson Ford Research Center, Ford
Rouge Factory Tour, and Henry Ford Academy.
The Associate Curator of Transportation maintains a deep and broad
understanding of significant American objects, stories, and lives that
are relevant to the programming and collecting initiatives of The Henry
Ford.
--Develops detailed knowledge and understanding of major collection
areas and keeps abreast of the latest scholarship on historical and
material culture issues relating to the collection.
--Identifies key artifacts for
acquisition by the institution through the active
cultivation of donors and other potential sources.
--Responsible for cataloguing collections in a timely manner.
--Helps guide conservation,
collections management, and registrars to
prioritize and recommend treatments based on exhibit needs and program use.
-- Recommends objects for exhibit and
program use, ensuring accuracy, authenticity, and accessibility.
-- Responsible for development of
creative work which includes, but is not limited
to, publications in any medium, product and
program development and design, and all related collateral materials.
-- Instrumental in developing content
for program and exhibition planning according to
initiative parameters; serves as the
institution=92s content expert on that topic;
develops the topic report for which the content
of exhibits and associated products are based.
-- Collaborates on the development of
public programs, Village installations and
products in all venues; creates written manuals
and trains interpretive staff for new and/or revised programs.
-- Serves as an institutional
spokesperson for a variety of subjects and
collection areas; offers lectures, tours, and/or classes as required.
-- Positions the institution as a
nationally significant leader in the historical
and museum fields by publishing on collections,
exhibits, and/or areas of expertise; developing
symposia and participating in panels and
conferences; consulting with other institutions.
Requires a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in American History, the History
of Transportation, the History of Technology, or related field;
knowledge of American social and cultural history from the 17th century
to present, with emphasis on the 20th century; knowledge of the history
of American transportation with an emphasis on the automotive field;
knowledge of American material culture. Minimum three years'
professional experience (curatorial or related experience preferred).
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills required.
Complete job description can be viewed at
www.thehenryford.org/employment
Please apply to:
Workforce Development
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124
employment_at_thehenryford.org
The Henry Ford is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national
origin, marital status, height, weight, age, unrelated disability or
other legally protected status.
The Henry Ford
Curator of Design and Decorative Arts
The Henry Ford seeks a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and dynamic individual
with a proven track record to join a committed team of intellectually
curious colleagues as Curator of Design and Decorative Arts. The
incumbent will be responsible for managing, developing, researching, and
interpreting The Henry Ford's world-class collections relating to
American design and decorative arts from the 17th century to the
present. These collections number more than 40,000 items ranging from
architecture, interiors, ceramics, glassware, metalwork, fashion, and
furniture. The Henry Ford is currently focused on growing its post-World
War II collections.
The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American
Experience to life and is comprised of Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield
Village, The Henry Ford IMAX Theater, Benson Ford Research Center, Ford
Rouge Factory Tour, and Henry Ford Academy.
The Curator has three primary spheres of responsibility:
Collections/Content Expertise; Educational and Program Development; and
Institutional Support. This position demands a deep and broad
understanding of significant American objects, stories, and lives to
lead the intellectual direction of major collection areas by developing
collections plans that align strategically with the mission and the
vision of The Henry Ford. Using institutional History and Educational
Principles as a guide, this position shapes the content development for
program and exhibition planning according to initiative parameters;
serves as the institution=92s content expert on that topic.
Initiates, writes grants, and/or creates budgets for the documentation
of collections, the development of educational programs, or exhibition
planning, as required; maintains an understanding of potential
grant-funding sources relating to collections and programs.
Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in Design History, Decorative
Arts, Art History, American History or related field; Knowledge of the
history of American design and American decorative arts from the 17th
century to the present, with an emphasis on the 20th century; Solid
general knowledge of American social and cultural history. A minimum of
five years' professional experience with decorative arts and/or design
(curatorial or related experience preferred); excellent writing,
editing, and verbal communications skills required. Proven ability to
research and interpret American social and cultural history through
material culture, decorative arts, and design; Experience in developing,
managing, and interpreting museum collections
Full position description available at www.thehenryford.org
Please apply to:
Workforce Development
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124
employment_at_thehenryford.org
The Henry Ford is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national
origin, marital status, height, weight, age, unrelated disability or
other legally protected status.
Please advise if you are able to post the positions, and regarding any
costs if applicable-
Thank you,
Tracy Wasko
Tracy Wasko, PHR
Recruitment Leader
(313)982-6011
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