Shelburne Museum

Shelburne Museum has full-time, year-round, part-time, and seasonal staff as well as paid and unpaid internships. Positions are posted on this page as they become available.

Benefits of employment at the Museum include competitive compensation; access to exceptional collections and exhibitions; working in a dynamic, creative, team-oriented environment; and contributing to one of Vermont’s major cultural and educational institutions.

To apply for listed positions; download job application and mail completed application as well as any additional requested materials to Human Resources,  Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482, or email completed application and materials to human_resources@shelburnemuseum.org .  Official Shelburne Museum job applications are required for all positions.

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Museum Visitor Guide

Education Department

Description: Shelburne Museum visitor guides are ambassadors and educators — welcoming guests, introducing our collections to Museum visitors, and providing supplemental information. Our visitor guide position is a unique opportunity to learn more about art, design and Americana and share that knowledge with others.

Each year we select new guides to join our 90+ person team of trained interpreters. We begin our call for new guides in November and consider applicants until the end of March. Training for guides begins each April.
For Information: Please contact Megan Zinner at mzinner@shelburnemuseum.org or (802) 985-3346 x3307.

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Summer 2012 Education Interns

The positions run from June 4, 2012 to August 10, 2012

Description: In this fast-paced, hands-on internship successful candidates will work in one or more of several education department programmatic areas, including summer camps, family programs and activities, special events, and adult programming. Interns will work as camp counselors, assist with planning, set up, and execution of special day and evening events, and work in the family activity center. Interns also may conduct research, fill in as exhibition guides, and perform other duties as assigned. Expect some long days, significant logistical work in preparation for events and on-going public interaction.

Experience and Skills: Experience working with children in academic or informal learning environments – school, camps, museums, etc. — required. CPR/first aid certification a plus. Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse publics. Friendly, can-do attitude necessary with good time management skills to juggle multiple responsibilities. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively within the education department and with staff from across the museum.

Rising senior or 2012 college graduate. Academic experience in studio art, art history, education, museum studies or similar. Valid driver’s license to operate Museum vehicles, required. Ability to lift 35 lbs; ability to walk and stand for significant periods of time.
 
Compensation and Benefits:  Stipend of $2,000 plus housing at the Museum’s historic Brickhouse located two miles from the Museum campus.

Application Process: To apply send brief cover letter, resume, two references, one letter of recommendation, and a list of relevant courses, grades, and overall GPA. Address application materials to Megan Zinner, HR, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT, 05482. Application materials and questions can be emailed to
Ms. Zinner at mzinner@shelburnemuseum.org.
Application Deadline: January 20, 2012

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Reserve Protection Services Security Officer

Seeking to hire two reserve officers (part time, without benefits)

Description: Responsible for performing all aspects of Shelburne Museum’s fire protection and security operations.  Conducts vehicle and foot patrols, performs inspections of buildings and grounds, prepares reports,  provides information and assistance to visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Works cooperatively with other Museum staff to ensure safety and security of visitors and staff.  Monitors all required environmental control equipment and records appropriate data relating to temperature, humidity and extending to fuel supply and levels.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. Some related (security, protection services, police or military) training beyond high school or work experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience providing excellent internal and external customer service is necessary. Valid driver’s license required.  Must be able to perform all required duties during severe weather conditions, both summer and winter; to climb and descend stairs repeatedly during each duty period;  walk long distances, occasionally lifet and carry moderate to heavy items; be flexible to work extended hours to insure staffing in unforeseen situations and when necessary for special circumstances and events.    Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is preferred.

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage.

To Apply: download job application and mail completed application and resume to Human Resources,  Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482, or email completed application and resume to human_resources@shelburnemuseum.org

Shelburne Museum is a wonderful place to volunteer your time. If you have a few hours a week and would like to help support an important educational institution in your community, we encourage you to consider volunteering with us.

We are currently seeking volunteers interested in gardening, carpentry, helping out with family programs and special events, and assisting with administrative and office tasks.

Volunteers are integral to Shelburne Museum, and we offer great benefits, including free admission to the Museum with your Volunteer Badge, an annual recognition event, and more.

Please note that you must be age 16 or older to volunteer. For information please contact our Volunteer Office at volunteer@shelburnemuseum.org or (802) 985-3346 x 3305.