We are recruiting AmeriCorps members.
We are thrilled to announce two exciting AmeriCorps opportunities at the Greenbrier Historical Society: Museum Technician and Museum Educator & Oral Historian. These full-time, year-long positions will play a vital role in enhancing our mission of community enrichment through education and preservation of Greenbrier Valley’s rich history. We eagerly invite passionate individuals to join our dedicated team, helping us manage our museum collections, develop educational programs, and engage with the community in meaningful ways.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a written cover letter and your resume with contact information for two professional references to AmeriCorps program director at [email protected].
The cover letter should directly reference the description of the position the applicant is applying to and speak to how the applicant's interests, experience, and career goals are a good match for that particular service opportunity. Position descriptions for all available service opportunities can be found below. If interested, applicants may use the cover letter to apply for more than one position.
Send a written cover letter and your resume with contact information for two professional references to AmeriCorps program director at [email protected].
The cover letter should directly reference the description of the position the applicant is applying to and speak to how the applicant's interests, experience, and career goals are a good match for that particular service opportunity. Position descriptions for all available service opportunities can be found below. If interested, applicants may use the cover letter to apply for more than one position.
1) AmeriCorps Museum Technician
Location: Lewisburg (Greenbrier County) Position: 1 Full-time (12 months) Opportunity The Greenbrier Historical Society is seeking an AmeriCorps Museum Technician to assist with museum collections management, education programming, community engagement, and sustainability planning. Founded in 1963, the Greenbrier Historical Society serves a four-county region, dedicated to community enrichment through education and preservation of the diverse history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley. They manage four historic properties: the North House Museum & Archives, the Barracks, the Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion, and the 1834 Supreme Court of Appeals Law Library & Study Building. As an AmeriCorps Museum Technician, you will play a vital role in advancing the museum's mission through enhanced collections management, educational programming, community engagement, and sustainability planning. This full-time position (35-40 hours/week) primarily operates out of the historic North House Museum in downtown Lewisburg. Service hours are Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, with occasional Saturdays. If a Saturday is worked, a weekday off will be provided in exchange. Main Service Responsibilities:
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2) AmeriCorps Museum Educator & Oral Historian
Location: Lewisburg (Greenbrier County) Position: 1 Full-time (12 months) Opportunity The Greenbrier Historical Society is seeking an AmeriCorps Museum Educator & Oral Historian to manage an oral history project capturing the stories of the coal and timber industries in Western Greenbrier County, and to develop educational programming for the public based on these oral histories. Founded in 1963, the Greenbrier Historical Society serves a four-county region, dedicated to community enrichment through education and preservation of the diverse history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley. They manage four historic properties: the North House Museum & Archives, the Barracks, the Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion, and the 1834 Supreme Court of Appeals Law Library & Study Building. The AmeriCorps Museum Educator & Oral Historian will enhance the museum’s educational programming. They will serve 35-40 hours per week, primarily in the heart of historic downtown Lewisburg at the North House Museum, with some travel required to other parts of Greenbrier County. The service schedule is Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, with occasional Saturdays. If a Saturday is worked, a weekday off will be provided in exchange. Main Service Responsibilities:
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