AVAILABLE POSITIONS
The Banner Elk Heritage Foundation works with the Banner House Museum. The museum director has recently mounted a Civil War exhibit and has just resigned. They are looking for someone with management skills to run the museum this summer and
fall—docents are trained—and they will be looking for a director for the Heritage Foundation with preservation and grant-writing skills to do more than the museum work, a position that they'll advertise later. If anyone is interested please email me for phone numbers. beaverpd@appstate.edu
ELK KNOB STATE NATURAL AREA
2 Seasonal Positions (one March-Jan, and one April-Dec.)
40 hours per week
7:30am-4:00pm
Must have valid drivers license and be eighteen years or older.
Work duties include: landscaping, some construction, and some minor maintenance.
To apply please contact the park office at
828 297 7261
A state PD 107 application form must be filled out; they are available at the Park office, which is located approximately five and one half miles up Meat Camp Road, or online at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/pd107ltr.doc
College of Arts and Sciences - Center for Appalachian Studies and Services - Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Program – Recording Laboratory Manager – Level 9.
Contingent upon state funding, beginning date July 1, 2008, twelve-month, professional staff position. Essential functions: Supervise use and maintenance of the recording laboratory and all associated equipment; operate sound reinforcement equipment for large and small venues, including student band performances; develop and teach courses in the recording arts and operation of live sound reinforcement equipment. Secondary functions: Represent Bluegrass Program CASS and University by supervising student public performances, by advising students during orientation sessions, and performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in recording arts or other appropriate field required; five years professional experience in at least one of the following areas: high level professional sound reinforcement; engineering; and/or record production. Salary: approximately $30,000, plus a strong benefits package, which include family medical insurance and retirement. To apply, please submit a cover letter, ETSU application, curriculum vitae, complete contact information for three references, transcripts for all academic work and recorded samples of your work, preferably recordings of acoustic music. For each sample specify your involvement, such as engineer, producer, etc. Send to: Bluegrass Search Committee, Box 70435, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614-1704. Application review begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
Associate Director, Southern Oral History Program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Southern Oral History Program (SOHP) in the Center for the Study of the American South seeks a permanent, full-time Associate Director. The Associate Director will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of a leading university-based oral history programs with an innovative online archive, a commitment to outreach and teaching, and an ambitious research and publication agenda. The Associate Director will plan and implement oral history research projects. Tasks include conducting background research and interviews, training fieldworkers, evaluating their interviews, and coordinating their work in the field. Current emphases include southern politics, labor and university history, as well as a major, collaborative initiative on “the long civil rights movement,” a struggle for social justice stretching back at least to the 1930s and 1940s and continuing with the new movements that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. Reporting to the SOHP Director and working closely with SOHP and Center for the Study of the American South staff, the Associate Director will also write grant proposals and reports; publicize the SOHP’s work through the Center’s newsletter and website and other venues; foster collaborations on and off-campus; train and supervise student researchers; and advance efforts to make oral history accessible to the public. The ideal candidate will have both academic and administrative experience and must be able to work independently on long-term projects, while at the same time performing an array of short-term tasks in a collaborative setting. The position requires excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills; broad familiarity with computer technologies a plus. Position may also include teaching one course per year. PhD in US history preferred or MA and two years relevant experience. Salary Range $50,000-55,000. To begin fall 2008. Applicants should send letter of interest, c.v., and three letters of recommendation to: Associate Director Search Committee, Southern Oral History Program, Love House and Hutchins Forum, 410 East Franklin St., CB# 9127, UNC-CH. Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9127. Review of applications will begin March 15 and continue until the position is filled. UNC is an equal opportunity employer.
Since its inception in 1973, the Southern Oral History Program has been among the nation’s leading oral history programs. The SOHP has created over 4,000 first-person primary sources, which are among the University Library’s most heavily used archival materials; nearly a quarter of these interviews relate to civil rights and the struggles for social justice.
Open Until Filled (Posted 4/23/08)
College of Arts and Sciences – Center for Appalachian Studies and Services – B. Carroll Reece Museum and Archives of Appalachia – Full Time – Collections Management Assistant – Level 7 – 235330
Position contingent upon grant funding. Position is divided equally between the B. Carroll Reece Museum and the Archives of Appalachia. Essential Functions: accessioning, processing, researching, describing, cataloging, and helping provide web access to archival and museum collections; managing collection files and databases; cleaning and photographing objects; and other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience in a museum, archives, or library setting or graduate-level coursework in archival studies, museum studies, or public history; knowledge of basic cataloging principles; database experience; accurate keyboarding and data entry skills; ability to use digital camera; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to set priorities, take initiative, work independently, and manage large projects; excellent manual dexterity; must be able to move 45 lbs., work in confined spaces, and tolerate occasional adverse conditions. An understanding of Appalachian culture and history preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit ETSU application, cover letter, resume, transcripts of all college-level work, and complete contact information for three references to Amy Collins, Search Committee, Box 70295, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614-1700.
May 8, 2008 (Posted 4/23/08)
College of Arts and Sciences – Carroll Reece Museum – Secretary 3 – Level 5 – 133400 – Part-time (66.6%)
This individual will serve as secretary aide for the Carroll Reece Museum, a division of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services. The museum serves the College of Arts and Sciences, the university, and the regional community. The museum’s obligations include maintenance of collections and permanent and temporary exhibitions. Essential Functions: processing requisitions, purchase orders, check requests, invoices, travel requisitions and travel claims; creating, typing and proofing correspondence, mailing lists, and reports: scheduling, maintaining records, and filing; routing incoming mail; and assisting with other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Some college preferred; minimum five years secretarial experience required; knowledge of university systems and practices in higher education; word processing and spreadsheet skills (Microsoft Office for Windows, Word, and Excel preferred); ability to supervise student workers and to establish and maintain effective working relationships; excellent communications skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently in an environment of multi-tasking; must be able to function as part of a team. Submit ETSU application to Office of Human Resources, ETSU, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707.
Pine Mountain Settlement School
Sustainability Initiative Internship Announcement
http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com
The Sustainability Initiative at Pine Mountain Settlement School is pleased to announce internship opportunities for summer 2008. PMSS is a National Historic Landmark located in the Appalachian Mountains of southeastern Kentucky on an 800-acre campus of mountains, valleys, forests, and streams. The school operates from over twenty buildings, including library, plant center, dormitory, residential homes, and a large central building. The school also maintains 25 acres and intensively farms over 4 acres.
As part of the Sustainability Initiative, Pine Mountain Settlement School is working towards:
· Reducing use of fossil fuels and moving toward sustainable energy sources, particularly active and passive solar power, wind, micro-hydro, and geothermal systems
· Making better use of farm lands to grow more food for the School's use, and possibly for the local community.
· Creating models for projects that homeowners can use that incorporate resource-saving features.
In its early years, Pine Mountain was nearly a self-sufficient operation with a fully functioning farm, woodworking shop, print shop, and weaving and sewing rooms. Since 1972, the School has been an environmental education center using the surrounding forested mountains, streams and fields as outdoor classrooms. About 3,500 students take classes at Pine Mountain during a typical year.
Pine Mountain has several buildings that were constructed from 1913 to 1940. At present, none of the buildings are heated or cooled with renewable energy sources and all electricity is sourced from the electrical grid.
The sustainability internship provides a challenging and exciting opportunity to work on energy efficiency and conservation efforts throughout the campus, renewable energy project design, farm and garden, a new community garden, and community events.
Intern(s) will work with the sustainability, environmental education, farm, kitchen and maintenance staff at PMSS to develop more of an awareness and appreciation of implementation of sustainability efforts.
Description of work
The sustainability internship program is designed to teach an individual a realistic view of what is involved in implementation of sustainability efforts. We will choose two interns this year, and there will be significant personal attention given to each individual. Depending on the interests of the intern, the training could focus on a variety of the following tasks:
· Whole systems assessment and analysis of PMSS energy consumption (including heating, cooling, electricity, transportation, and food)
· Conceptualizing, researching, designing, and implementing energy efficiency efforts
· Research and design of small- to medium-scale renewable energy projects
· Equipment maintenance and repairs
· Building maintenance and repairs
· All aspects of vegetable production
· Organization and management of harvest recordkeeping
· Safe use of hand and power tools
· Some building construction, carpentry, insulation, weather-stripping, window glazing
· Fence repair and installation
· Firewood and tree pruning, felling trees, use of a chain saw
· Homesteading skills such as: food preserving, freezing, drying, and canning
· Landscape beautification, flower, shrub, and tree planting, stone wall construction
Minimum qualifications:
· Interest in sustainability concepts
· Experience doing manual labor
· Experience working with a variety of people
· Ability to lift up to fifty pounds
· Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
· Commitment of a minimum eight consecutive weeks
· Willingness to work on a variety of projects
· A love for the natural world and a desire to share it with others
Desired (but not required) qualifications:
· Leadership skills
· Basic carpentry skills
· Basic knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, and Internet)
· Experience with permaculture, biodynamic, biointensive, and/or organic gardening
· Experience with sustainability concepts related to environmental, economic, and social issues
· Experience with appropriate technology and renewable energy
Internship details:
- The dates of the summer internship run from late May through early August (exact dates are flexible)
- Housing is provided in an on-site intern house -- full kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and four separate bedrooms
- Lunch is provided Monday through Friday as well as some breakfasts, dinners, and weekend meals
- The opportunity to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones
- Possible college internship credits
- The chance to live in a beautiful and complex ecosystem in a rural part of the Appalachian Mountains.
- A rewarding life experience!
If you are interested in applying for our internship program please contact Randal Pfleger, Sustainability Director at Pine Mountain Settlement School. The application process includes an application, letter of interest, and three references.
We look forward to your inquiry.
Contact: Randal Pfleger
Sustainability Director
(606)-558-3571
rpfleger@pinemountainsettlementschool.com
http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com
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