Center Positions
Curriculum Developer – Upper Elementary
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center seeks an experienced educator to develop curriculum materialsfor upper elementary students (grades 4-5) to complement two new exhibits which will be mounted in the Center’s gallery space in 2019. Funded by a Maritime Heritage Grant from the National Park Service, the exhibits will explore two broad aspects of the commercial fishing industry: 1) Technology: Navigation, Communication and Finding Fish, and 2) Vessels & Gear, exploring how each has evolved since the beginning of the 20th century. The educator would be expected to develop pre-visit, post-visit and on-site activities which are, when possible, aligned with MA curriculum frameworks for STEM and History/Social Studies.
The ideal applicant will have
- A bachelors degree and minimum of 3 years teaching experience
- Proven experience developing engaging standards-based lessons
- Ability to think across academic disciplines (e.g. history and science/technology)
- Familiarity with the fishing industry a plus
This is a contract position. This position will report directly to the Center’s Executive Director.
Compensation: $960
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume and three references by July 31, 2018 by email to director@fishingheritagecenter.org
Curriculum Developer – Middle School
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center seeks an experienced educator to develop curriculum materials for middle school students to complement two new exhibits which will be mounted in the Center’s gallery space in 2019. Funded by a Maritime Heritage Grant from the National Park Service, the exhibits will explore two broad aspects of the commercial fishing industry: 1) Technology: Navigation, Communication and Finding Fish, and 2) Vessels & Gear, exploring how each has evolved since the beginning of the 20th century. The educator would be expected to develop pre-visit, post-visit and on-site activities which are, when possible, aligned with MA curriculum frameworks for STEM and History/Social Studies.
The ideal applicant will have
- A bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years teaching experience
- Proven experience developing engaging standards-based lessons
- Ability to think across academic disciplines (e.g. history and science/technology)
- Familiarity with the fishing industry a plus
This is a contract position. This position will report directly to the Center’s Executive Director.
Compensation: $960
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume and three references by July 31, 2018 by email to director@fishingheritagecenter.org
Exhibit Researcher/Writer
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center seeks an experienced researcher to assist with archival research to support two new exhibits which will be mounted in the Center’s gallery space in 2019. Funded by a Maritime Heritage Grant from the National Park Service, the exhibits will explore two broad aspects of the commercial fishing industry: 1) Technology: Navigation, Communication and Finding Fish, and 2) Vessels & Gear, exploring how each has evolved since the beginning of the 20th century.
The ideal applicant will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in history, folklore, anthropology, American Studies or related discipline
- Proven experience conducting archival research
- Ability to write clear and concise prose for a lay audience
- Familiarity with the commercial fishing industry in general and vessels, gear, and technology in particular
This is a contract position. This position will report directly to the Center’s Programs and Exhibits Manager.
Compensation: $20/hour (not to exceed 25 hours)
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume and three references by July 31, 2018 by email to director@fishingheritagecenter.org
Oral Historian
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center seeks an experienced oral historian to conduct oral history interviews to support two new exhibits which will be mounted in the Center’s gallery space in 2019. Funded by a Maritime Heritage Grant from the National Park Service, the exhibits will explore two broad aspects of the commercial fishing industry: 1) Technology: Navigation, Communication and Finding Fish, and 2) Vessels & Gear, exploring how each has evolved since the beginning of the 20th century.
The ideal applicant will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in history, folklore, anthropology, American Studies or related discipline
- Proven experience conducting oral history interviews
- Familiarity with the commercial fishing industry in general and vessels, gear, and technology in particular
This is a contract position. This position will report directly to the Center’s Executive Director.
Compensation: $150 per interview plus mileage if required.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume and three references by July 31, 2018 by email to director@fishingheritagecenter.org
Internships
No positions open at this time.
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Applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or sexual orientation.
