Will you accept CV's from someone who will receive their Masters in May
2009? When is this position slated to begin? Thank you!
Kelly Cooper
On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:24 PM, William Lees <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> DIRECTOR/PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGIST
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> FLORIDA PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY NETWORK SOUTHWEST REGION
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> FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA
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> The Town of Fort Myers Beach invites applications for a public
> archaeologist to serve as the Director for the Southwest Regional Center
> of the Florida Public Archaeology Network. The Director is responsible
> for the administration of the center including staff supervision and
> fiscal responsibilities. The Florida Public Archaeology Network was
> established in 2004 "... to help stem the rapid deterioration of [the]
> state's buried past and to expand public interest in archaeology" (S.
> 267.145(1), Florida Statutes). The three principal goals of Regional
> Centers are to provide public outreach, assistance to local governments,
> and assistance to the Division of Historical Resources in the
> administration of its archaeological responsibilities. For more
> information: www.flpublicarchaeology.org.
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> Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include to
> develop and implement a public education program for multiple target
> groups in southwest Florida archaeology; maintain a regional website
> dedicated to increasing public awareness in archaeology; provide
> professional assistance to area historical and archaeological sites and
> societies in developing exhibits and educational curricula, internship
> and volunteer programs, and by providing networks of media and funding
> resources; establish relationships with local governments and assist
> governments in identifying funding sources to preserve and interpret
> archaeological resources; coordinate regional training workshops on best
> practices for archaeological site management, grant writing, and exhibit
> development; among other duties.
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> A master's degree in anthropology or archaeology is required with
> experience and qualifications consistent with eligibility for listing
> with the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Applicants must
> demonstrate a minimum of two years progressively responsible experience
> working with the general public in archaeology or heritage education.
> Preferred qualifications include excellent public speaking and
> interpersonal skills, public archaeology experience including working
> with volunteers, successful supervision and administration of
> archaeological projects in Florida or southeastern U.S., and
> understanding of legislation regarding archaeological and historical
> resources in Florida. This position requires extensive travel in a
> five-county area including some weekends and evenings. This position
> does not involve fieldwork associated with Section 106 of the National
> Historic Preservation Act.
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> To assure full consideration send by the closing date of January 20,
> 2009 a letter of application, statement of teaching/education
> philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three
> references addressed to: Theresa Schober, Florida Public Archaeology
> Network Search, Town of Fort Myers Beach, 2523 Estero Boulevard, Fort
> Myers Beach, FL 33931.
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> The Town of Fort Myers beach maintains a drug free work place. Prior to
> employment, successful candidates must pass a criminal background check,
> drug test and possess a clear motor vehicle record. The Town of Fort
> Myers Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. No
> person shall, on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex,
> sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, political
> affiliation, disability or other legally protected status be excluded
> from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
> discrimination under any program or activity under the jurisdiction of
> the Town of Fort Myers Beach, including hiring and employment practices.
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> I would be happy to answer any questions about the Network but please
> submit your application directly to Theresa Schober at the address
> listed above.
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> William B. Lees, Ph.D., RPA
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> Executive Director, Florida Public Archaeology Network
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> President Elect, Society for Historical Archaeology
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> Florida Public Archaeology Network
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> University of West Florida
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> 207 East Main Street
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> Pensacola, FL 32502
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> (Mail to PO Box 24911, Pensacola, FL 32591-2486)
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> Office: 850-595-0051
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> Cell: 850-293-4492
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> FAX: 850-595-0052
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> www.flpublicarchaeology.org
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