Fruitlands Museum, a museum of art, nature, and history set in picturesque Harvard, MA, seeks a friendly and outgoing individual to serve as a part-time seasonal Museum Interpreter. Essential duties and responsibilities include: interacting with visitors, both individually and in groups; conveying accurate and relevant information about each of the Museum collections; securing the safety of guests and collections; monitoring the Museum buildings for any problems or safety concerns; and assisting visitors with limited mobility to easily access the Museum buildings and grounds through the use of a motorized vehicle supplied and maintained by the Museum.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be 21 years old or older, be customer service focused, possess courteous and safe driving skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable working collaboratively as a member of a team, and have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the collections (history, art, literature, anthropology, environmental studies or education). This is an entry-level position for 20-25 hours per week, including one weekend day. Some evening hours may be required.
Applicants must be 21 years old or older, be customer service focused, possess courteous and safe driving skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable working collaboratively as a member of a team, and have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the collections (history, art, literature, anthropology, environmental studies or education). This is an entry-level position for 20-25 hours per week, including one weekend day. Some evening hours may be required.
How To Apply:
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to mkershaw@fruitlands.org. Application deadline is Monday, May 18, 2015. No phone calls please.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to mkershaw@fruitlands.org. Application deadline is Monday, May 18, 2015. No phone calls please.
Apply by:
May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015
About this Organization:
Fruitlands is a regional museum located 30 miles west of the Boston metropolitan area on 210 acres of meadows and wooded trails. Fruitlands Museum was founded in 1914 to commemorate the inspirational ideals of the transcendentalists, the Shakers, Native Americans and 19th century artists.
Fruitlands is a regional museum located 30 miles west of the Boston metropolitan area on 210 acres of meadows and wooded trails. Fruitlands Museum was founded in 1914 to commemorate the inspirational ideals of the transcendentalists, the Shakers, Native Americans and 19th century artists.
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