Consultants needed for Aviation History Museum

National Council on Public History; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking museum dedicated to preserving aviation history. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the design and interpretation of exhibitions that celebrate the evolution of flight and its cultural significance. With a robust funding of $12M for expansion, this project promises to enhance educational experiences through engaging displays and interactive spaces. If you have a passion for history and expertise in public engagement, this role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact in the field of aviation history.

Qualifications

• Experience in historic preservation and exhibition design.
• Strong background in public history and collection interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support exhibition design and collection interpretation for the museum.
• Collaborate with other consultants on project development.

Skills

Historic Preservation

Exhibition Design

Collection Interpretation

Public History

STEM Education

Aviation History

Education

Master's Degree in History or Related Field

Bachelor's Degree in Museum Studies

Job description

Consultants needed for Aviation History Museum

Dinerman Consulting

California

Temporary Position, Consulting Opportunity

Specializations: Historic Preservation, Museums & Historical Societies, Historic Site Interpretation

Hourly Rate

I am consulting with a museum in California that is relocating its collection to the Central Coast. This museum’s mission is to preserve aviation history and advancements in aerospace through live, educational aviation experiences relating to the history of flight at the nexus of technology and cultural history.

The museum has secured $12M in funding and begun construction for Phase I of a three-phase expansion. The new building will include an airplane restoration viewing area, a hangar space for display planes, and a STEM flex space.

We are seeking three additional consultants to support the project mid-build, specifically in advancing exhibition design and collection interpretation. The roles include:

1. Interpretive Planner
2. Public Historian or SME in US Transportation, STEM, Aviation History, or WWII Cultural History

These are remote consulting positions. If travel to the site becomes necessary, arrangements will be made at a later date. Please send your CV/Resume to [e-mail] for more information about the scope of work and the organization.