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["Ann Li" <annzl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

History/Programming: The International Spy Museum. Washington, D.C. The
International Spy Museum is the first public museum in the United States
solely dedicated to the tradecraft, history and contemporary role of
espionage. The 60,000 square foot project located in Washington, DC expects
to attract 500,000 visitors per year when it opens in June 2002. The museum
will celebrate the art of spy craft by establishing itself as a leader in
collecting, researching, and exhibiting artifacts as well as creating
interactive and evolving displays relating to espionage. This is a
for-profit museum. We have an immediate opening for an Historian/Programmer.
You will research, develop, organize, and conduct public programs for the
general public, scholars and professionals in the intelligence community.
You will conduct research in support of museum programs and temporary
exhibitions and training for staff and volunteers. Working with Director of
Education, you will conceptualize and develop temporary exhibitions and
identify and coordinate with experts in the intelligence community to
present programs addressing current issues and scholarship. You will create
vital interpretive programs and materials for the Museum’s various
audiences. You will build and expand the Museum’s local, national and
international presence, profile and reputation through programs and
exhibits. Advanced degree in U.S./Public History: Specialty in Intelligence,
Politics, and/or Foreign Policy or related discipline and five years'
teaching, internship, and/or research experience is required. Teaching
and/or museum experience highly desirable. The International Spy Museum
receives funding from the District of Columbia’s Revenue Bond and TIF
Programs. As a consequence, we are required to give preference to qualified
candidates who reside in the District of Columbia. Please e-mail a cover
letter, resume, a list of three references and your salary requirements to:
humanresources@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx