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Education Collections Intern [Historic Newton, Newton, MA]

March 20, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Education Collections Intern

Description:
Historic Newton, a city/nonprofit partnership in Newton, MA, that operates two museums and an archive, is seeking a volunteer or intern to review and organize the organization’s education collection. This small collection includes, among others, authentic clothing items, books, games and Native artifacts.
This position would assist and work closely with the Education Coordinator to review existing education collection items and organizational methods, and then implement an organizing system for the collection. Education collection items are used in education programs at both the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds and the Jackson Homestead and Museum. Visitors of all ages handle objects to draw connections between the past and present.
This position requires on-site work at the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Flexible hours. If interested, the position could also include a research component.
Although we cannot offer financial compensation, this position is a wonderful collections experience for your resume and we are happy to provide future recommendations.
Qualifications:
Experience working with collections and strong organization skills a must. Graduate level experience encouraged. The candidate would also have a commitment to working in museums and an interest in historic research. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite a plus.
How To Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter & resume to Roz Kreizenbeck at rkreizenbeck@newtonma.gov
Please note if you are interested in this opportunity for summer and/or fall 2016.
Apply by:
April 15, 2016

 

Community Engagement Intern [Historic Newton, Newton, MA]

March 20, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Community Engagement Intern

Description:
Historic Newton, a city/nonprofit partnership in Newton, MA, that operates two museums and an archive, is seeking a volunteer or intern to assist the Community Engagement Manager.
The Community Engagement Manager handles publicity and public programs for Historic Newton. The individual selected for the position could assist with the following tasks:
– Researching and updating our press list
– Creating Facebook posts based on our artifacts and other interesting aspects of Newton history
– Creating Tweets based on Newton history or Historic Newton events
– Researching and creating an hour long walking tour in Newton
– Designing flyers and other publicity materials
Work is to be completed on-site at the Jackson Homestead and Museum (527 Washington Street in Newton) and off-site, with flexible hours.
Although we cannot offer financial compensation, this position would be a wonderful addition to the resume of anyone interested in public relations, marketing social media, or archival research. We are also happy to provide future recommendations.
Qualifications:
Interest in public relations, marketing social media, or archival research with commitment to work in museums. Experience with marketing, press, social media, working with the public and historic research encouraged. Knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus. Strong written and verbal skills a must.
How To Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter & resume to Roz Kreizenbeck at rkreizenbeck@newtonma.gov. Please note if you are interested in this opportunity for summer and/or fall 2016.
Apply by:
April 29, 2016

 

Volunteer [Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA]

March 20, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Volunteer at Heritage Museums & Gardens

Description:
Celebrate American culture and help Heritage Museums & Gardens grow by taking root in your community and becoming involved. Share your time and knowledge to inspire people of all ages while exploring, discovering and learning together! There are many opportunities to get involved, so find the one that’s right for you!

Visitor Engagement Volunteer: Work with the public and our front line staff to help provide a memorable, meaningful experience for our visitors! Visitor Engagement Volunteers help with:
• Daily operations such as greeting visitors as they arrive, helping with wayfinding, and recommending things to see and do around the gardens and galleries
• Event assistance, helping with ticket-taking, helping with craft and program activities, and assisting with crowd control
• Engaging students grades K-8 grade through hands-on interactive workshops that connect Museum collections and STEM learning in fun and exciting ways
• Interpreting Heritage’s collections to community and groups by teaching with objects, giving informal talks, and leading interactive tours through our galleries and gardens
• Assisting with greeting and welcoming adult and student group tour customers upon arrival, assisting groups with the Admissions check-in process

Horticulture Department: This opportunity will allow you to work in the gardens doing various duties, including weeding, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, propagation, and plant documentation. As a Horticulture Volunteer you will help Heritage maintain our beautiful public gardens enjoyed by all who visit.

Administrative Support: This opportunity will allow you to experience the inner workings of a nonprofit organization in this extremely important job that can assist a variety of departments, including Development, Marketing, Membership, and Finance. Duties include, but are not limited to, bulk mailings, filing, stuffing envelopes, telephone calls, archiving promotional materials, membership outreach, assisting with promotion of Heritage events and exhibits through online event promotions etc.

Maintenance Department: This opportunity will allow you to assist in the maintenance of Heritage’s building and gardens. By volunteering in this department you will ensure that the 100 acres of Heritage Museums, which is home to 65 acres of gardens, 13,000+ objects in our collections including 39 American automobiles, are kept in a clean, safe and secure facility.

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Qualifications:
All volunteers should have: excellent customer service skills, the ability to stand for long periods of time and have a positive attitude! Please keep in mind that all positions require some work outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Training will be provided for all volunteer positions.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer at Heritage, please visit our website http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/.   If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Davis at ddavis@heritagemuseums.org or 508.888.3300 ext 108.
Apply by:
March 21, 2016

 

Part-Time Museum Teacher [Historic New England, Quincy, MA]

March 20, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Part-Time Museum Teacher

Description:
Location:Pierce House Museum, Dorchester, MA and Quincy House Museum, Quincy, MA

The museum teacher is responsible for teaching school and youth programs at the Pierce House, Quincy House and in the community. The primary goal of the museum teacher is to provide the greatest access to Historic New England through high quality school and youth programs.

The museum teacher’s primary responsibility will be to team teach school and youth programs at Historic New England house museums in the Boston area, as well as outreach programs at schools and youth organizations in the Greater Boston area. Programs are offered to pre-school and elementary school aged students and emphasize an interactive, hands-on approach to learning history. The museum teacher will also be responsible for related tasks, including opening and closing museums, cleaning museums, setting up and breaking down programs, receiving program monies and evaluations and reporting daily attendance numbers. The museum teacher will also assist the Education Program Coordinator with some administrative duties and monitoring and preparing program supplies. The position offers 21 hours of work per week.

Qualifications:
A minimum of a B.A. in American history, education, museum studies or relevant field. Experience working with children is required. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in all responsibilities and activities. Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license is required.

How To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to PierceEd@HistoricNewEngland.org.

People of color are encouraged to apply. Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Apply by:
April 15, 2016

 

Visitor Services Assistants [MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA]

March 20, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Visitor Services Assistants

Description:
The MIT Museum seeks part-time visitor services facilitators. Duties include: greeting visitors, selling admission tickets, ringing up museum store purchases and periodically restocking store, staffing reception desk and answering visitor questions, monitoring groups in the galleries during busy periods and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent education is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Museum Studies/Arts Administration students encouraged to apply. Applicants should enjoy working with the public, have an interest in science and technology and possess basic computer skills. Retail experience desirable but not mandatory.
Hours to include some weekday mornings/afternoons and at least one weekend day during the spring (approx. 16-20 hours). Potential for hours to increase to approx. 30-35 hours during April 16-24 and in the months of July and August. Additional evening hours occasionally available during museum functions and programs.

How To Apply:
Please send resumes and cover letters to palane@mit.edu or mail to Patricia Lane, Visitor Services Manager, MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Bldg. N51, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Apply by:
April 01, 2016
Salary:
$11/hour

 

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