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Educational Program Assistant: Morristown: Deadline, 10 February, 2007

Historic Speedwell in Morristown, NJ, a historic site of the Morris County Park Commission, seeks an Educational Program Assistant for the Spring/Early Summer 2007 season.  

Known as the Birthplace of the Telegraph, this 7.5-acre site preserves the homestead estate of Stephen Vail, owner and proprietor of the Speedwell Ironworks.  In 1838, Samuel F.B. Morse and Alfred Vail gave the first successful public demonstration of the electromagnetic telegraph in the National Historic Landmark Factory Building, located on the site. 

This position works under the supervision of the Program Specialist.   The Educational Program Assistant will assist with the development and presentation of school and other interpretive programs and special events.  The candidate should have a background in the study of history, education, American studies, museum studies, or a related field. 

This is a grant-funded position and is limited to 400 hours at $9.75/hour.  These hours must begin in March, and be completed before June 30, 2007.  The position is approximately 20 hours per week and the candidate should be able to work a combination of weekdays and weekends (the site is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays).  For consideration, please forward a resume and three references to:  Site Superintendent, Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ  07960 by February 10, 2007, or email the information to

msutherland@morrisparks.net. 

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