The Pauli Murray Ceter for History and Social Justice seeks a part-time Public Historian who will enliven the interpretation of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s newly renovated childhood home in Durham, North Carolina. They will work alongside community stakeholders, PMC staff and interns, artists, and exhibit designers to reshape the Center’s inaugural exhibit “Pauli Murray: Coming Home,” and to activate Murray’s childhood home through interpretive programs, experiences, and K-12 curriculum.
Duties
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Collaborate with PMC staff, community stakeholders, and exhibit designer to enliven the PMC’s inaugural exhibit through historical research, interpretation, innovative design, and low-tech multimedia
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Coordinate exhibit updates from conception to installation
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Collaborate with PMC staff, stakeholders, artists, and community partners to shape interpretive programs, experiences, and K-12 curriculum that align with exhibit
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Supervise graduate student intern(s) as they support exhibit development and installation, and the development of interpretive programs and experiences at the PMC
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Craft a plan to further enliven exhibit through cutting edge technology
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Amplify the work of the PMC by presenting at at least two national conferences
Salary & Schedule
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Hiring Range: $35,000-$37,000 annually
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Health benefits provided
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Paid time off, sick leave, and family leave offered
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Part-Time, 24 hours/week
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Temporary Position: January 2025-January 2027
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Hybrid work (while the primary duties of this role can be completed remotely, some on-site work at the Pauli Murray Center will be required)
How to Apply:
Full job description here: https://tinyurl.com/mux6a9wv
Please send a 500-word statement of interest, resume, and three references to execadmin@paulimurraycenter.org with Public Historian in the subject line.
Application deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
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