Graduate Research Assistant, American Civil War Museum, Richmond, VA

Posted April 20, 2017

Status: Special Appointment – Grant Funded Position
Reports to: Guest Curator & Visiting Fellow
Compensation: $12.50 hour
Duration: 400 hours during a 10-month period

Summary:  In partnership with the Andrew Mellon Foundation, The American Civil War Museum is seeking a ten-month Graduate Research Assistant to support a new interdisciplinary Fellowship initiative that will bring original public humanities research to the wider public with exhibitions and programs.  

The Graduate Research Assistant will work in partnership with the Curator and the Post Doctoral Fellow in Civil War History to conceptualize and develop an innovative visitor-focused project, including exhibitions and programs. Candidates will ideally possess experience in humanities research, but also skills in digital public scholarship and communications, and a desire to utilize creative methods to create unexpected and engaging approaches to Civil War history.

The American Civil War Museum seeks inspire visitors by personalized connections with the stories of the Civil War, encouraging them to see themselves as actors in an alive and evolving history.

The American Civil War Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Familiarity with American history.
• Must communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work well in teams and independently.
• Ability to serve an active role in fulfilling the Museum’s educational mission. 

Required education and experience:

• Actively enrolled in accredited master’s level degree program in history, historic preservation, museum studies or related public humanities discipline, including communications, art and art history, education, or new media. 

Application Process:

To be considered for this position applicants should provide: 1) three letters of recommendation, 2) sample of master’s level work (e.g.: thesis proposal, abstract, or draft of thesis) 3) official transcripts, and 4) an interest statement that bridges their scholarship with the interest and mission of the American Civil War Museum. Please forward the listed documentation to Christy Coleman, CEO, at [email protected] 

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.