Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Check these out!

Position: Part-time Guides/Educators
Location: Drayton Hall, Charleston
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Direct visitors of all ages through the house and grounds in knowledgeable manner, providing accurate information about the house while conveying an appreciation of the important aspects of the property's historical and architectural significance. Conduct educational and special interpretive programs for adult and student groups of all ages. Assist with program preparation and clean-up. Participate actively in interpreter training or enhancement programs in order to expand knowledge of the property and interpretive skills.
Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
ATTN: Rikki Davenport
Or alternatively you may email a resume and cover letter to rikki_davenport@draytonhall.org . Resumes lacking a cover letter will not be considered.
More Info: Drayton Hall

Position: Executive Director
Location: Historic Beaufort Foundation, Beaufort
Salary: n/a
Summary:
The candidate will be professionally trained in areas of preservation, research and education with experience in working with a Board of Directors and staff. Responsibilities will include presiding in meetings of the Foundation, and educational function within the general community and speaking before groups about the goals and achievements of the Foundation.
Apply:
Send contact information, educational information, and current responsibilities in a letter format.
Sherrod Morehead
303 Federal St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
sdmorehe@msn.com
More Info: PreserveNet

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of History
Location: Limestone College, Gaffney
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Assistant / Associate Professor of History, beginning August 15, 2010. Ph.D. in history, with experience and/or coursework in Public History preferred; teach survey-level courses and upper-level courses in specialty area and serve as College Historian. Professional experience in museum or gallery preferred.
Apply:
Send letter, vita, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Karen W. Gainey, Executive Vice President/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Limestone College
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, South Carolina, 29340.
More Info: HigherEdJobs

Position: Staff Assistant I
Location: City of Columbia, Columbia
Salary: $27,378
Summary:
Archives and maintains engineering plans and maps; enters and updates computer records of plans; scans plans, maps and other technical information into the computer. Must have knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in doing data entry and in the use of Microsoft Office preferred, utilizing Outlook, word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
Apply: Click here for a copy of the application for employment in Adobe Reader.
More Info: www.columbiasc.net/jobs

Position: Jewish Heritage Collection Project Archivist
Location: College of Charleston, Charleston
Salary: $30,274 - $40,000
Summary:
Assists in training and supervising student assistants, part-time employees, and volunteers. Monitors the progress of their work. Evaluates, edits, and suggests revisions of finding aids, metadata, and digitization efforts. Helps to create and assign metadata for manuscript collections, artifacts, and oral histories. Assists in inputting digital files and metadata into CONTENTdm. Effectively utilizes controlled vocabularies for multiple formats. Works with staff of the Lowcountry Digital Library on selected collections. Responsible for the arrangement and description of the Jewish Heritage Collection's backlog, following the standards of the College and the Society of American Archivists. Plans and prioritizes workflow. Helps to create and edit EAD finding aids.
Apply:
Please submit CV, cover letter, names and email address for three professional references, and a sample finding aid created by the applicant. Click here to Apply
More Info: College of Charleston

Position: Instruction/Reference Librarian
Location: USC-Aiken, Aiken
Salary: $43,000-45,000
Summary:
Responsibilities: delivery of electronic reference services; participation in instruction; communication about new resources to faculty, staff, and students; collection development; development of innovative services and user aids; planning and updating of Library web pages. Job requires evening and rotating weekend hours.
Apply: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/
More Info: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/

Position: Library Instruction Coordinator
Location: USC-Aiken, Aiken
Salary: $45,000-48,000
Summary:
Responsibilities: provide leadership for the development, promotion, implementation, and assessment of instruction program; collaborate with campus faculty to integrate information literacy into the university curriculum; teach library instruction classes; lead new initiatives and keep current with best practices in information literacy; address distance education needs; and provide outreach to the community.
Apply: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/
More Info: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/

Thursday, April 22, 2010

A double dose of new jobs this week!

Position: Contributing Writer/ Pre-Columbian History in the Americas
Location: About.com
Salary: n/a
Summary:
About.com is looking for a professional writer with a background and experience in history to cover the topic of Pre-Columbian history in the Americas for the current Archaeology GuideSite (http://archaeology.about.com/). An ideal candidate would be a history professor/teacher, archaeologist, or historian who can write knowledgeably for a broad audience on topics related to the pre-Columbian history.
Apply: Remote Writing Jobs
More Info: Remote Writing Jobs

Position: Adjunct History Instructor
Location: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Orangeburg County
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Teach History courses by providing systematically planned and delivered instruction. Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 hours graduate hours in History.
Apply: Click to Apply
More Info: http://www.jobs.sc.gov/

Position: Park Ranger, Temporary, Announcement #SROC-KIMO-10-336231
Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park, Blacksburg
Salary: $18.50/hr
Summary:
As a Park Ranger in this position, protecting the resources will be your main focus. You will patrol backcountry areas, protect park resources and visitors, apprehend violators, enforce park rules and regulations, provide emergency services, manage wildlife/human interactions on the roadways or in campgrounds, and encourage visitors to develop a sense of stewardship for park resources. You will also provide information to visitors about park resources.
Apply: http://www.usajobs.gov/
More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/

Position: Teacher – Social Studies/History
Location: Chapin High School, Chapin
Salary: n/a
Summary:
2010-2011 school year high school social studies teacher.
Apply: Lexington District 5
More Info: Lexington District 5

Position: William Gilmore Simms Curator (Position has been reposted and slightly changed)
Location: South Caroliniana Library, Columbia
Salary: Negotiable
Apply: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/
More Info: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/

Monday, April 19, 2010

New openings in Charleston

Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Patriot’s Point, Charleston
Salary: $24,881.00 - $46,033.00
Summary:
Using the Microsoft Office Professional Suite software, provide direct administrative support to the Director of Operations and a department of 50 people. Individual must be motivated to perform high-quality work and willing to work flexible hours in order to oversee scheduled museum events.
Apply: Click to Apply
More Info: www.Jobs.SC.gov

Position: Director of Education
Location: Middleton Place, Charleston
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Successful candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a bachelors degree in History, Education or related field and have demonstrated experience in museum/historic site education. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to developing and evaluating education programs and materials, supervising education staff and volunteers, coordinating training and outreach programming, and assisting the Vice President Museums with special projects and programs.
Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to Tracey Todd, VP Museums.
Email: ttodd@middletonplace.org
Mail: Middleton Place Foundation
4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
More Info: Middleton Place

Position: Reference & Instruction Librarian
Location: Charleston Southern University, Charleston
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Reference services, to include rotating evening and occasional weekend hours; library instruction, with emphasis on Information Literacy standards; collection development; and faculty outreach. Additional responsibilities include serving on university committees and other departmental and university activities, as assigned.
Apply:
Candidates must complete the online application (www.csuniv.edu/FBQ.doc). Save the application and email it along with the requested supporting materials and a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University's mission to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087, (843) 863-8070.
More Info: Charleston Southern University

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Still haven't found what you're looking for?

Position: Summer School Teacher – Social Studies/US History
Location: Richland School District 1, Columbia
Salary: $30/hr
Summary:
The middle school summer program is designed for current 6-8th grade students who failed English/Language Arts, science, social studies or mathematics. The high school summer program is designed for current 9-12th grade students who failed to earn credit for courses required for graduation due to failing grades or excessive absences.
Apply: Click to Apply for Job
More Info: http://pats.richlandone.org/

Position: Historic Site Assistant
Location: Town Creek Indian Mound, Mt. Gilead, NC (Less than 50 miles from SC)
Salary: $24,861 - $37,336
Summary:
Vacancy exists at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site. Work involves daily performance of semi-skilled maintenance and interpretive activities. Position is responsible for upkeep of site structures, equipment, and grounds, and may supervise permanent, temporary or volunteer staff in performing related maintenance duties. Occasionally assist in the planning and implementation of restoration projects. Interpretive activities include responsibility for conducting site tours and assisting in coordination of special events.
Apply:
All applicants must complete and submit a state of North Carolina employment application to the Department of Cultural Resources, Human Resources Division. To obtain an application, please link to www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.Htm .
More Info: North Carolina Office of State Personnel, Department of Cultural Resources

Position: Experience Team Member, Part time – summer only
Location: EdVenture, Columbia
Salary: n/a
Summary:
EdVenture is looking for talented individuals who are interested in facilitating superior visitor experiences within the Museum. We are looking for team players, innovative, and playful individuals with an interest in performing educational theatrical shows and demonstrations.
Apply:
Interested applicants should download this application and fax or email it along with a cover letter and resume to EdVenture's Human Resource Department (fax: 803-779-3144 / email: jobs@edventure.org).
More Info: EdVenture

Position: Professor of Art History
Location: Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA (On SC border)
Salary: n/a
Summary:
SCAD Savannah seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position in modern art history. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in art history or a related field with a preference for specialization in 19th and 20th century. Successful candidates will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum devoted to visual culture, photography, film and survey of Western art (I or II). Candidates demonstrating success in the college classroom and additional skills in the field of museum studies or curatorial experience will be of added interest.
Apply: Click here to apply
More Info: Savannah College of Art & Design

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Just for Librarians!

Position: Librarian III – Large Branch Manager
Location: Charleston County Public Library, Cooper River Memorial Branch, Charleston
Salary: $42,785.60
Summary:
Responsibility for the overall management of a large branch, supervisory responsibilities for staff. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of library services and administration; good knowledge of library materials; participates in collection development.
Apply:
Submit the CCPL Employment Application, your resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference. MLS applicants must include a copy of their college transcripts.
Please submit all information to:
Jennifer S. Rodgers, Human Resources Manager
Charleston County Public Library
68 Calhoun Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Fax number: 843-727-3741
More Info: http://sites.slicker.com/ccpl/content.asp?name=Site&catID=5378&parentID=5368

Position: Librarian IV – Branch Manager
Location: Greenville County Library System, Anderson Road Branch, Greenville
Salary: $38,800
Summary:
This position is responsible for assigning, instructing, directing, and supervising the activities related to the operation of a branch of the Greenville County Library system. Performs management-related library services including selecting and maintaining branch library materials collection; and reader’s advisory services.
Apply:
Application available at www.GreenvilleLibrary.org
More Info: www.GreenvilleLibrary.org

Position: Director
Location: Union County Carnegie Library
Salary: $45,000-50,000
Summary:
Required: Knowledge of public library management, budgeting and finance planning, and library technology. Strong leadership skills, commitment to community service, and public relations skills essential.
Apply:
Send resume and letter requesting application form to: Ms. Jennifer Alexander, Chair of Search Committee, Union County Carnegie Library, 300 East South Street, Union, SC 29379.
More Info: www.unionlibrary.org/jobs.htm

Position: Circulation Services Manager
Location: Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA (On SC border)
Salary: n/a
Summary:
The person in this position is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the circulation desk to include managing all circulation desk personnel.
Apply:
Apply at https://scadjobs.com
More Info: https://scadjobs.com

Position: Technical Services Librarian
Location: North Greenville University, Tigerville
Salary: n/a
Summary:
This professional position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, management and operation of the Technical Services Department, as well as cataloging of library materials, original, complex and copy, and assisting in maintaining an orderly flow of materials through acquisitions, cataloging and processing/preparation.
Apply:
Send a resume to:
Library Director
Hester Memorial Library
North Greenville University
P. O. Box 1892
Tigerville, South Carolina 29688
More Info: www.ngu.edu/s/858/internal.aspx?sid=858&gid=1&pgid=549

Position: Library Technical Assistant
Location: USC – Upstate, Spartanburg
Salary: $22,494
Summary:
To process and perform a variety of tasks related to electronic resources. Performs a variety of duties required to maintain bibliographic control and the maintenance of library materials.
Apply: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/
More Info: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/

Thursday, April 1, 2010

No jokes for April's Fool, just more great jobs!

Position: Public Relations/Marketing
Location: Middleton Place Plantation, Charleston
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Middleton Place is looking to fill a senior management position for Public Relations and Marketing. Successful candidates will have 7+ years of direct public relations/marketing experience.
Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Sue Braund, sbraund@middletonplace.org .
More Info: www.middletonplace.org/

Position: Adjunct Instructor - History (Global Campus)
Location: Troy University, Southeast Region
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Troy University is accepting applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach History in the undergraduate and graduate programs at its Global Campus locations. Master's degree required for teaching in the undergraduate programs; Doctorate degree required for teaching in graduate programs.
Apply:
Submit a Troy University Faculty/Professional Staff Application form, letter of interest, vitae/resume, three letters of reference, and unofficial copies of degree granting transcripts to : Troy University, Savannah Site, ATTN: Beth Wichers, 48 W. Montgomery Crossroads, Suite 203, Savannah, GA 31406 or fax requested documents to 912-921-5170 or e-mail documents to ewichers@troy.edu. Send a signed Disclosure and Authorization to Obtain Information Form to Human Resources, Troy University, Troy, AL 36082. Download Job Application
More Info: https://it.troy.edu/cgi-bin/it/hr/jobs/viewajob0.pl?Job_Code_in=SER

Position: Camp Coordinator
Location: The Charlotte Museum of History, Charlotte, NC
Salary: n/a
Summary:
The Charlotte Museum of History will be holding seven week long summer day camps from June 14th – August 5th. The Camp Coordinator position will be in charge of the day to day running of the summer camp and will coordinate activities and demonstrations for approximately 80 campers.
Apply:
To apply email your resume to Carly Getson
More Info: www.charlottemuseum.org/employment.asp

Position: History Faculty Position
Location: Benedict College, Columbia
Salary: n/a
Summary: n/a
Apply:
Submit faculty application, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, vitae, and transcripts to:
Academic Affairs Search Committee
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden StreetColumbia, SC 29204
(803) 705-4749
academicaffairs@benedict.edu
More Info: www.benedict.edu/careers.html

Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Boone Hall Planation is currently looking for an experienced administrative assistant who will be involved in many aspects of the plantation's daily administrative operations and special events.
Apply:
Follow the instructions on the site to apply online. You can also fax resumes to Boone Hall at (843) 856-5363. Please send a cover letter with your fax stating the position for which you are applying.
More Info: http://boonehallplantation.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-68995.html

Position: Assistant Professor of History & Coordinator of Secondary Education
Location: Lander University, Greenwood
Salary: n/a
Summary:
Teach upper and lower level history courses, teach methods of teaching social studies; direct student teachers; coordinate the secondary social studies teacher education program, and advise social studies/secondary education majors.
Apply:
Send application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references to:
William L. Ramsey
Chair, Department of History and Philosophy
Lander University
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood , SC 29649
E-mail: wramsey@lander.edu.
More Info: www.lander.edu/histphil/positions.html