Current Openings

Oregon Historical Society is currently recruiting for a Special Project Exhibit Coordinator to join our Public Service team.  This position is part of Oregon Tribes exhibit project, a part-time position of 13 days per month, 5 of which is devoted to installation and de-installation of the exhibit at venues around the state, once the exhibit begins to travel in September 2008. Candidate will be responsible for coordination of exhibit activities in support of the traveling exhibit, Oregon Tribes.  Including, but not limited to, scheduling venues, transporting exhibit to venues, installing exhibit at venues, scheduling programs, tracking public response mechanisms, serving as the “point of contact” person for the venues, execution of correspondence and loan documents necessary for the traveling exhibit, and support Director of Public Services in project management of the exhibit.

Requirements:

M.A. degree in Museum Studies, material culture studies, U.S. history or related field required. Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in a museum environment.  Demonstrated interest in Pacific Northwest history preferred.  Valid Oregon driver’s license required. Experience with Microsoft Office.  Working knowledge of professional museum and exhibit standards relating to care, handling, exhibit display, and general exhibits management.

Job Conditions:

Ability to team lift 100 lbs. and manual dexterity required for installation and de-installation of exhibit components.  Experience in construction and mechanical aptitude is a plus.  This position requires travel through out Oregon for approximately 25% of the time.

Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: Jobs@ohs.org.  For job description:  click here

Oregon Historical Society is currently recruiting for a Folklife Programs Manager to join Public Service team.  As the Folklife Programs Manager you will be responsible for developing folklife programming for implementation by OHS, a key element of the OHS outreach programming plan. The Folklife Program Manager must work with the Director of Public Services and with other OHS programs to develop a comprehensive plan that weaves together all elements of the institution, to support collaborative programs with other institutions in Oregon, and to act as an emissary to the arts and culture community. Successful candidate will have a previous track record of working cooperatively with diverse groups from all parts of the community and exercise judgment in representing OHS and its programs.  In addition, The Folklife Program Manager will supervise other folklife staff, volunteers, interns, and independent contractors, and other staff in support of the folklife programs.

Required Skills and Experience: A Master’s degree in folklore is required, and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in developing and implementing a variety of public sector folklore programs for different audiences and age groups, utilizing a variety of media. Supervisory, grant writing and project management experience is required.

Successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, and

should be a strong Microsoft Office Suite user.

Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: Jobs@ohs.org.  For job description:  click here