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.

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Security Supervisor

Protection Services Department ; Year-round Position

Description: Assists Director in supervising and coordinating Protection Services presence on Museum grounds to maintain security and safety of staff, visitors and property.  This position assists in scheduling and reviewing timesheets for accuracy along with coordinating training and special assignments. Responsible for performing all aspects of Shelburne Museum’s fire protection and security operations.  Duties include vehicle and foot patrols, inspections of buildings and grounds, report preparation, and equipment monitoring.

Qualifications: College degree in a related field preferred, but high school diploma acceptable with experience. Supervisory experience in related field preferred.  Background in Security, Fire, Medical, Law Enforcement or Military with an honorable discharge desirable. Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license. Applicant must have the ability 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, stand a fixed post for extended periods of time. Lift and carry moderate to heavy items. Work extended hours to insure staffing in instances where relief is late arriving and when otherwise necessary for special circumstances and events.  Provide information and assistance to museum visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.  Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is preferred.

Benefits: Competitive compensation along with benefit package and generous leave policy; spectacular working environment; committed, friendly co-workers; discount at the Museum Store and Café; passes to the museum to share with friends and family; and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and attractions.

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

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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 assitance 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 it’s 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 to Human Resources,  Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482, or email completed application to human_resources@shelburnemuseum.org

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Museum Visitor Guide

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 Human Resources at Human_resources@shelburnemuseum.org or (802) 985-3346 x3307.
Shelburne Museum visitor guides are paid positions.

Applications
To receive an employment application, please call
(802) 985-3348 x3307,
email human_resources@shelburnemuseum.org, or
download job application

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Volunteering

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’re 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 3391.