Museum Research Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Newport, United States The Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust Full time

Job Summary**:Museum Research Coordinator **plays a leading role in the development and launch of a new museum exhibition in the Fort Hamilton Barracks on Rose Island, with a focus on military and environmental history. Working closely with the Executive Director and Island Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating all planning and communications regarding preparations for the new museum space, as well as other organizational communications needs. This is a grant-funded, project-based position comprising up to 30 hours of work per week for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension.

Reports to: Executive Director

**Museum exhibition description**:
Currently the Rose Island Lighthouse includes a museum space that covers the history of lighthouse keeping on Rose Island. We are expanding our museum spaces on the island to include multiple rooms in the historic Fort Hamilton Barracks that focus on additional layers of the island’s history, its military and environmental history in particular. The Museum Research Coordinator will conduct research and organizational activities towards the launch and initial operation of this museum space.

This new museum exhibition will cover the history of Rose Island, including the military uses of the island by the US Government in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, as well as indigenous connections to the island, its natural history, and the ecological future of the island with regard to climate change and sea-level rise predictions.

While we have a cursory understanding of these uses of the island from previous research, more work is needed to further research and obtain media and information from partner institutions to organize into a public exhibition that will be permanently available on the island to the visiting public.

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated experience working on one or more research and/or museum coordination projects in the areas of history, environment, military history, archaeology, or related fields
- 2+ years’ experience (volunteer experience included) working in a museum environment or similar institutions
- Knowledge of best practices for the development of exhibition spaces
- Detail-oriented, organized, and has the demonstrated ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills; can communicate effectively with folks from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences (colleagues, Board members, and other community stakeholders)
- A team player who is capable of collaborating across Rose Island operations

**Degree requirements**:
**Compensation**:
Pay Rate: $20.00-$24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience); paid vacation and sick time. This position can work remotely, but is required to be in person in Newport and on Rose Island 1-2 days a week.

**How to apply**:
**Specific Responsibilities**:
**Leading research and content development for new museum space on Rose Island (60%)**
- Explore the Rose Island archive of materials, as well as other local archives; organize and digitize these materials
- Research and develop content for the museum
- Participate in the initial design phase for the new exhibit space in coordination with a team of other staff members
- Coordinate, communicate with, and steward listening sessions for a Museum Project Advisory Group comprised of community stakeholders

**Organizational Communications (25%)**
- Updatie Rose Island website with information about the museum project on a rolling basis
- Produce social media content about the museum project
- Write content about the museum project to be used in fundraising, membership, and other efforts
- Write content related to the museum project for e-newsletters

**Event Development and Coordination (15%)**

Plan on-island events related to the museum project for members and the public

**About Rose Island**:
Rose Island is an 18-acre parcel in the Narragansett Bay that is rich with layers of history, from the utilization of the island by Narragansett peoples and the presence of the French on the island during the times of the American Revolution, to its use in both World Wars and its present role as an educational site, tourist attraction, and wildlife refuge. The island is managed by a 501c3 organization, the Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust (RILFHT). RILFHT was formed in 1985. The mission of RILFHT is to preserve the island’s history and environment and maintain the lighthouse and other historic sites for public access and education. Rose Island welcomed around 5,000 visitors in 2023.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- Newport, RI 02840 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Newport, RI 02840: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newport, RI 02840

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