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Civilian Jobs Abroad in the Military.?
I am about to receive my Master’s Degree in Library Science and would love to work abroad on a military base in a school or public library. I currently live in the US and I can’t just pick up and move to Japan or Germany without knowing that I’ll get a job. I was wondering how many of those jobs go to spouses of people and people who live on base or near base.
If you wish to work at the school system on base overseas then look at the DoDD website, it has the best information including how to apply for a job with them. There is no guarantees for a spouse to get a job when they are living overseas. They do have a limited number of jobs available. Depending on the country they are in many people working on base are locals. DoDD teachers and administration are not necessarily spouses but are hired beforehand and many have been there for years.
There is no major public library on base and that is usually one job that would be a local job. If you want to work for hte city itself then you have to be hired by them.
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Around $40,000. Here is an article for further information. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/6
I am currently working on my MIS right now, focusing on cataloging and information systems. In the mean time I freelance developing web portals.
Good Luck
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Museum Studies Pay and Job Opportunities?
I am interested in attending a Museum Studies program (MA), but am feeling discouraged by reports that the field is glutted and the pay is abysmal. Is this true?
I have found salary guidelines for curators — but what about for Museum education and exhibit design. How would that pay?
Does anyone know how much someone coming out of a Museum Studies program might be expected to make? How about after 5 years? And how competitive are we talking?
Thanks for any input!
Carolyn — Thank you for this amazingly rich and detailed answer! I will certainly take your advice about information interviews.
I am definitely considering this career out of love and not to get rich, but I would like to be able to support myself in some modest measure of comfort. I have heard that salaries can be as bad as the low 20s for prestigious museums in Manhattan. Does anyone out there know if it is that bad?
Thanks again Carolyn! And thanks in advance to all others for helping me!
I don’t know if you’ve come across the Smithsonian website on museum careers, but it is a good source of information:
http://museumstudies.si.edu/courses.html
In terms of salaries, you’re probably going to have to do some footwork to get a clear idea of whether a Master’s in museum studies is going to be worthwhile. Salaries in the museum world vary widely, depending on the type of job, the size and location of the museum, and the experience and education of the applicant.
To get an idea of what you might be able to earn, and whether or not a Master’s in Museum studies is the route to take, I’d suggest you do this:
- Contact the education department of several museums in your local area. Explain that you are interested in the educational side of museum work, and that you were wondering if you could come in for an INFORMATIONAL meeting with them to talk with them about careers in this field. The questions you need to ask are:
1. Would a master’s in museum studies be the best path for someone who wants to work in museum education? Or, would you be better off getting a Master’s in Education, and doing internships at a museum? Or would it be better to get a Master’s in art history or another related field?
2. What would be the starting salary for someone fresh out of a museum studies program?
3. Which museum studies program would they recommend? Why? What other skills or experience would help make you a good job candidate in this field?
Then, I would also suggest that you call some of the museum studies programs that interest you. Ask if you could speak to a faculty member, and ask some of these same questions. Also, speak to whoever keeps track of their program graduates, and ask what the starting salaries for grads were. Also, be sure to ask a lot of questions about financial aid if you will need it. Will you need to take student loans for this program? Are their teaching assistanceships available or other ways for students in the program to earn money? Do you already have student loans to pay off?
Most people who work in museums earn enough to live comfortably, but no one gets rich off of museum work. Most people who work in museums will tell you that they are not doing it for the money, but because they love the field. So, before deciding on this path, you might consider seeing if you can actually get a job without the degree, or at least do an internship of some sort, to see if it is the right field for you.
Good luck!
Carolyn