Visual Information Specialist (Contractual)

Approximately 25 – 38.75 hours /week

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 hours per hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNHA) is seeking a Visual Information Specialist to coordinate an interpretative wayside project in Baltimore City. Work will entail inventorying interpretive waysides; conducting a condition assessment; collaborating with the National Park Service to update text and graphic content; ensuring NEPA/Section 106 compliance; securing permits; coordinating with exhibit fabricator; and overseeing final installation of wayside panels. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective organization and communications skills.

This is a contractual appointment for two years. The primary schedule will be Mondays-Fridays. Some weekend work may be required for special events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 1-year experience of project management. Equivalencies: Course work and certifications in related fields may be substituted for the education and experience requirement.
• A valid MD Class C driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

A negotiable hiring range of $20-$22 hourly is available depending on the background and qualifications of the successful candidate. Therefore, it is important for all applicants to include ALL relevant experience and submit copies of degrees and/or certificates along with their application at the time of submission. This a contractual employment agreement, without benefits.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: sdaniels@baltimoreheritagearea.org.

Successful candidates for this position will be hired as staff of BNHA and will report directly to the BNHA Executive Director. This position will also work closely with the Fort McHenry/Hampton’s Partnership Coordinator for program implementation. Note: Those eligible that are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and to submit to a physical which includes a drug and alcohol testing.

THE BALTIMORE HERITAGE AREA ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE