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National Council on Public History

Director of Museum & Archives

National Council on Public History, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States,


Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage CorridorPennsylvaniaFull TimeCategories: Museums & Historical Societies, Archives & Libraries, Historic Site Interpretation, Administration, Non-profitSalary Range:

$58,000-$62,000 annually plus benefits (paid holidays/vacation/personal time, health/dental/vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and more)Summary:Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) strives to tell the many inter-related stories stemming from the transportation and utilization of coal along rivers and canals from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol—the route that built the foundation of our nation’s industrial growth. We seek to explore our past as we highlight the diverse experiences of miners, canal workers, and industrial pioneers, and look to the future as we explore how our industrial heritage shapes our communities today. A signature program that helps fulfill that mission is the

National Canal Museum and the associated canal boat rides on the Josiah White II mule-drawn canal boat . We are looking for individuals interested in a position as Museum and Archives Director!Responsibilities:Set a vision for how the stories of our Corridor are interpreted and presented to the community.Manage a team of talented and dedicated employees and volunteers.Build community identity around our critical role in the industrial development of the United States.Leverage our archive of historical artifacts to further academic study and community understanding.Participate in setting long-term goals and vision for the entire DLNHC.

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