Duties involve greeting visitors, issuing visitor passes and operating security equipment. Security officers are responsible for ensuring safety and security protocols are followed, contacting departments upon arrival of visitors, receiving and logging- in deliveries and securing items, patrolling and securing premises and performing routine security functions including opening/closing of the building, turning on/off alarm systems and responding to emergencies.

Minimum six months security experience, preferably in a museum environment, and high school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates must have the ability to work with the public in a highly professional and customer service friendly manner. Excellent judgment, decision-making skills and the ability to keep information confidential are required. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to stressful or emergency situations is absolutely critical.

Candidates must also successfully meet the D.C. Metropolitan Police security eligibility requirements for a Special Police Officer or a Security Officer license.

Please send cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume or NSDAR employment application to:

Human Resources NSDAR 1776 D Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006-5303 Fax: (202) 737-5702 Email: resumes@dar.org

Preferred work schedule includes daytime hours, up to 20 hours per month including Saturdays, but will consider other reduced-hours schedules, such as Saturday only hours as well.

This is a great opportunity for the individual who is interested in a career in the museum field. Metro accessible.

Send cover letter & resume including salary requirements to:

NSDAR Attn: Human Resources Dept. 1776 D St. NW, Washington DC, 20006-5303 Fax: (202) 737-5702. E-mail: resumes@dar.org

The Director/Chief Curator reports to the Headquarters Administrator and serves as the head of the Museum with responsibility for setting strategic direction as well as overseeing day-to-day operations in accordance and alignment with the policies and objectives established by the Executive Committee and the National Board of Management.

Primary responsibilities will involve providing leadership and direction to staff and overseeing all aspects of the Museum operations, including the planning, preparation and implementation of exhibitions and other programs related to the Museums mission. The Director will be responsible for developing a comprehensive plan that employs best practices, appropriate technology and coordinated efforts to attract greater personal and virtual visitation to the DAR Museum. The Director/Chief Curator manages a team of ten individuals, including staff in the museum shop.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a masters degree in either art history, American studies or American history, or a masters degree in a related field of study; a minimum of five years curatorial experience, preferably in a decorative arts or history museum; and at least two years strong museum management experience that includes budgetary/fiscal management responsibilities.

The candidate must also demonstrate experience researching, reviewing and implementing exhibitions and programs, including experience using electronic media to publicize and promote museum collections and programs.

This position requires exemplary interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening communication and dynamic organizational skills; the ability to creatively problem solve, to provide strategic planning and effectively manage overall department operations, exhibitions, programs and activities while utilizing appropriate resources and technology necessary to achieve department goals and objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of and proficiency in museum collections management systems, preferably Argus, required.

Please send resume and cover letter outlining experience and qualifications, along with salary history, to:

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Attn: Human Resources Director 1776 D St. NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303 E-mail: resumes@dar.org Fax: 202-737-5702

Qualifications: Previous experience in conducting genealogical research is required. The successful candidate must be able to analyze and evaluate lineage information, be detail oriented and resolve issues from conflicting data, and be able to write clear and concise letters explaining difficult research problems, including providing suggestions to the applicant for further research. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including the ability to adapt quickly to proprietary databases, is essential.

Limited overtime hours possible during board weeks, (April, June, October and December) however, must be available to work overtime hours during one week of annual meeting.

These are full-time positions stationed at the NSDAR headquarters. No telecommuting or relocation assistance offered.

In order to be considered an applicant, candidates must include a sample analysis in narrative form with appropriate source citations, including primary research findings and documentation, of genealogy or family research performed, along with a cover letter and resume, or NSDAR employment application to: NSDAR Attention: Human Resources 1776 D. St., NW Washington D.C., 20006-5303 Fax: (202) 737-5702 E-mail: resumes@dar.org