Position Announcement: Digital
Humanities Project Manager
Mount Vernon’s Historic
Preservation and Collections Department seeks a Digital Humanities Project Manager
charged with developing and implementing a web-based initiative to promote the
study and dissemination of Mount Vernon’s material culture resources (broadly
conceived as museum and archaeological collections, cultural landscapes, buildings, and
primary documents). The goal of this
digital initiative is to create an integrated and innovative approach to exploring
slavery at Mount Vernon plantation over time. Mount Vernon’s presentation of primary sources and research on
humanities currently exists in three formats – our archaeological (www.mountvernonmidden.org) and objects (http://emuseum.mountvernon.org/code/emuseum.asp) e-museums and our digital encyclopedia (http://www.mountvernon.org/encyclopedia). With this
project, we seek an individual who can weave rich documentary and
archaeological collections to create a holistic online environment for the
exploration of slavery.
The House for Families Slave
Quarter served as the primary quarter for slaves working at the Mansion
House Farm from 1759 to 1793. Archaeological excavation of a small cellar below the quarter recovered
more than 16,000 artifacts, 25,000 faunal and 100 botanical remains and
provides evidence about the daily lives of those living in this space. George Washington’s writings detail the
enslaved community, their intergenerational connections and their movement over
the plantation landscape through labor and interpersonal relationships. This position offers the opportunity to
re-examine one of the most significant sites of enslavement and present the
findings in an interdisciplinary digital format.
We are seeking a dynamic
historical archaeologist or public historian with research interests in some or
all of the following themes: plantation archaeology; the African Diaspora;
material culture studies; and spatial and technological approaches. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess
a proven project management record, familiarity with the most recent work in
the digital humanities, excellent attention to detail, and a thorough
understanding of the research process. A
collaborative spirit and the ability to work across disciplines are
important. Experience with material
culture data sets and collections documentation (including database management)
is required. A Master’s degree in
Anthropology or a related field is preferred.
This position is funded for
nine months with the possibility of extension.
To apply, send a resume,
coverletter, and three references to Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director of
Archaeology, PO Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121 or [log in to unmask] Deadline: May 15th.
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