World War II History Center Staff
At this time, the World War II History Center does not have a budget for a paid staff. However, several of the board members and volunteers are filling critical roles in order to help operate the Center as efficiently as possible with the limited funds available. Many of these volunteer roles will become paid positions as funds become available. If you are interested in volunteering at the World War II History Center, with the hopes of someday working here either full-time or part-time, your help in the early stages of development will be recognized and taken into consideration when paid positions become available. However, there is no guarantee of future employment.
No qualifications are needed to volunteer for any of these positions other than a deep desire to help the World War II History Center develop and succeed, and also a great appreciation of the World War II Generation and that era. We are all learning on-the-job, and if one of these positions appeals to you, then we encourage you to volunteer and find out what you can do!
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Currently Filled Positions
Executive Director - Allen R. Cooley
Administrator of Collections - Darren McGuire
Exhibit Developers - Allen R. Cooley, Darren McGuire
Museum Store Manager - Randy Hammons
Lead Researcher - Doug Odom
Assistant Researchers - David Cupp, M. Kepley (additional researchers are always needed)
Webmasters - Allen R. Cooley, M. Kepley, Erik Runge
Living Historian Coordinator - Allen R. Cooley
Acquisitions - Ronald L. Soller (Additional acquisitions volunteers are always needed, although we currently do not have a budget for acquisitions. This means volunteers in this position buy WWII-related items themselves and donate them to the Center.)
Positions That Need to Be Filled
Museum Curator - This person will have overall responsibility of the museum portion of the World War II History Center. This responsibility includes the management of museum-related staff including the Administrator of Collections, the Exhibit Development Team, and docents and volunteers working within the museum itself. Responsibilities also include Exhibit Strategy, overall design, and management of the Exhibit Construction and Collection Acquisition budgets.
Research Library Administrator - This person will be responsible for the management, organization and overall research capabilities of the World War II History Center's Research Library.
Marketing and Public Relations Director - This person will be responsible for carryying out the overall marketing strategy for the Center and will also serve as liaison between the Center and all other public and private entities, as well as the media.
Program and Education Director - This person will be responsible for the design and implementation of programs conducted by the Center. This person will also be responsible for working with local schools, tours and other groups to provide educational experiences at the Center.
Restoration Technician (specializing in the restoration of military vehicles) - This person will be our primary restorer of WWII-era military vehicles back to running condition, and will also maintain the vehicles. We currently have one U.S. Army 1943 jeep and one U.S. Army 1942 1-1/2 ton Chevy truck in the collection.