Jay Smith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in education, grant management, and historical interpretation. Currently serving as the Development & Grants Manager at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum since May 2018, Jay effectively manages the grants process, drawing on years of experience within the museum sector. Academic contributions include teaching history courses as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida from August 2012 to December 2022 and serving as a Graduate Student Teaching Assistant. Jay also held leadership roles at Memorial Presbyterian Church, managing docent teams and developing interpretive programs while being involved in children's literature at Barnes & Noble, Inc. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in History from the University of North Florida and dual Bachelor's Degrees in History and Political Science from Florida State University, alongside a Bachelor's Degree in History from Furman University.
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
A pivotal navigation tool and unique landmark of St. Augustine for over 140 years, the St. Augustine Light House and Maritime Museum, Inc. is a non profit Museum with a mission to discover, preserve present and keep alive the stories of the nation's oldest port as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse. We keep the light shining as the front porch light for our community; We save six historic structures, and we preserve over 19,000 artifacts, and archival books, records and documents. Our archaeological scientists explore hundreds of shipwrecks under the waves and we teach young people about maritime heritage and marine sciences. Our summer camp for children offers scholarships to at-risk youth through a partnership with Sertoma Club. Through interactive exhibits, guided tours and maritime research, the 501(c)(3) non-profit St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum makes a difference in our community, and invite you to help out with your visit or membership purchase.