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13 people are interested
Exhibit Writer
ORGANIZATION: The West End Museum
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13 people are interested
The West End Museum is looking for an exhibit writer to create succinct text descriptions for wall labels. The writer will attend a weekly meeting with the Executive Director to receive a research outline and discuss upcoming exhibits. Additional research and writing can be done remotely.
Requirements:
*Reliable with deadlines
* Ability to attend a weekly meeting (1-2 hours long) at the museum
*An interest in historical research
*The ability to convert outlines into exhibit text
*The ability to write descriptions for material culture
*An understanding of how to write for a broad target audience
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About The West End Museum
Location:
150 Staniford St., (Entrance on Lomasney Way), Boston, MA 02114, US
Mission Statement
The West End Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Boston’s West End neighborhood. The Museum provides a space for past and present residents and the community; educates the public in history and urbanization; and preserves its material history and culture. The Museum seeks to challenge citizens to take an active role in shaping their communities.
Description
About the West End Museum:
We are a Boston neighborhood museum seeking volunteers interested in the history and culture of the City of Boston, its immigrant era, and urban renewal. The Museum is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the history and culture of the West End of Boston.
You can expect to find a casual workplace of friendly Volunteers and Staff who are welcoming and eager to engage with the public. A previous knowledge of the neighborhood is not required, but an appreciation of its historical significance is helpful.
The Museum is conveniently located close to the MBTA Science Park/West End Station and North Station. Bowdoin Station is about a 10-minute walk.
Visit www.thewestendmuseum.org for more information.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 Staniford StBoston, MA 02114
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Curating
- History
- Research
- English
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1-2 hours a week onsite at the museum, additional work as needed