Employment

Curatorial Fellow – Native American Initiative
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Fixed Term
Salary: $50,000/Year
Department: Curatorial
Reports to: Associate Curator of Native American Art

Shelburne Museum seeks a Curatorial Fellow for a period of two years, roughly July 2025 – June 2027. The Fellow will contribute to the Perry Center for Native American Art, a purpose-built exhibition and collections housing building on the Museum campus, expected to open to the public in the Fall of 2026. The selected Fellow will work with the Curatorial and Education departments to develop exhibition content and related programming, with a particular emphasis on sharing aspects of Indigenous spirituality with the public in a respectful manner. 

The Native American collections at Shelburne Museum are comprised of historic works from across the continent. An artist-in-residence program, scheduled to begin in 2026, as well as selected contemporary loans and commissions, will also provide the opportunity to work with contemporary Indigenous art and artists. Candidates with expertise within specific fields of Indigenous art/history are welcome to identify those in their statement of interest. Shelburne Museum is committed to the repatriation of appropriate items and will not require the Fellow to work with any items that violate their own cultural protocol. 

The successful candidate will be an early career professional with an interest in the museum field. Both candidates considering graduate school in the future and those with community-based experience who do not intend to pursue formal education are encouraged to apply. Specific job duties and structure will be tailored to the planned projects and successful candidate’s skills and career goals. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Co-curate a portion of a Perry Center exhibition that addresses questions of Indigenous spirituality, including an interactive educational component. 
• Create two online programs or virtual exhibitions. 
• Manage logistics for the artist residency program and exhibition consultant committees. 
• Partner with members of the Education department in the design and implementation of public engagement programs. 
• Other curatorial and education related tasks as necessary. 

Recommended Qualifications: 

• Interest in a museum career, especially pertaining to Indigenous art and culture, decolonization/Indigenization, repatriation, and/or museum education 
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, particularly artists and culture bearers 
• Sensitivity regarding fraught histories and Indigenous ceremony. The ability to work with Indigenous consultants, including respect for cultural protocol and confidentiality when required 
• Excellent oral, written, and problem-solving skills 
• Proven project management, time management, and organizational skills 
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative, interdepartmental team 
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel, and Word 
• Experience promoting accessibility and/or inclusion within a community or institution  
• Reliable transportation to commute to and from our location 

The Curatorial Fellow is a temporary full-time, exempt position, based at the administrative offices in Shelburne, Vermont.  The job requires the ability to work on a computer for long periods of time. Work schedule is Monday – Friday, hours varying. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Compensation and Benefits: 
Full Museum benefits package including health, dental and generous paid time off. 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. Opportunities for professional development will also be available.  

To apply: 
Applications are due by Friday, April 25th, 2025. To apply, send a statement of interest (between 500 and 1000 words) and resume to HR@shelburnemuseum.org. 

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights. 

Assistant Store Manager
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position
Department: Store and Visitor Services
Reports to: Visitor Experience & Store Manager
Salary: $50,000-$55,000

The Assistant Store Manager partners with the Visitor Experience & Store Manager to ensure the highest level of visitor satisfaction at the Museum. This position creates a welcoming environment for admissions, visitor inquiries, and retail shopping.  A keen interest in sales, inventory control, merchandising, product development, and customer relations is preferred.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures “camera readiness” of retail space – daily monitoring of cleanliness, neatness, and working with staff to clean and organize, as needed.
• Partners with Visitor Experience & Store Manager to research, purchase and/or consign, and price merchandise annually. These purchases need to respond to the Museum’s programming as well as customer interests and purchasing preferences.
• Collaborate with curators on product development for special and permanent exhibitions, coordinating with the Visitor Experience & Store Manager on design and implementation.
• Oversees all return to vendor products – consignments, damage, mis-shipments, etc.
• Manages the schedule for all Visitor Services and Museum Store staff.
• Supervises front of house staff and coordinates training to ensure quality of experience and guest safety.
• Compile and finalize accurate financial reports for the store, ensuring timely submission to the finance department
• Processes all financial transactions (invoicing, receiving, etc.) in close coordination with the finance department.
• Oversees annual inventory and financial reconciliation with finance department.
• Data entry for all store merchandise, and data extraction for institution information requests.
• Provide support and coverage for Winter Lights, running mid-November through early January of each year.
• Partners with Visitor Experience & Store Manager to build out yearly budget.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Seasonal Key Holders (2+) and Seasonal Store Sales Associates (10-15); Seasonal Volunteer Greeters (5-10); Seasonal Shuttle Drivers (2-3).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
  
• 5-or more years of demonstrated retail experience, with progressive supervisory responsibility; experience with cultural organizations preferred.
  
• Significant experience with point of sale software; familiarity with The Assistant Manager (“TAM”) Retail suite preferred. Product development experience required.
  
• Customer service training experience required.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A positive, visitor-centric experienced retail leader genuinely committed to outstanding customer service. Sense of humor is a must.
• A flexible, skilled, and responsive problem solver. Committed to continuous improvement.
• A creative, out-of-the-box thinker with great merchandising sensibility and design creds.
• A proven collaborator and strong team player, with an ability to work comfortably with senior colleagues, staff, and volunteers.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to comfortably multi-task.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with both point of sale software and Microsoft Office suite. Able to stand, walk, sit, and lift throughout the day.
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required by the Museum schedule.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
• Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
• Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.

TO APPLY:
To apply, we request a Resume and Cover Letter to be sent to HR@shelburnemuseum.org. We will accept applications submitted by April 4th, 2025. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered.

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

Seasonal Museum Services Assistant
Position Type: Full Time or Part Time – Seasonal (April-October)
Department: Museum Services
Reports To: Museum Services Manager
Pay Range: $15.00-$18.00/hour DOE

Museum Services is responsible for the upkeep and presentation of the Museum’s public spaces and offices. This is an active, dynamic position that interacts with all departments and positively impacts the visitor experience at the Museum. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Experience and Skills:
Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to drive a golf cart. A valid driver’s license is required.

Working Conditions:
The ability to lift and carry 40 pounds and must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Experience in a similar capacity preferred, but willing to train candidates who show genuine interest in maintaining historic structures and caring for the Museum during our busy season.

Schedule Requirements:
The season runs May 10 – October 26th. Must be available at least three days a week and have a flexible schedule.

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.

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

Seasonal Visitor Guide 
Accepting applications for mid-season hiring (July/August)
Position Type: Seasonal; Part-Time, and Full-Time 
Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT) 
Department: Education 
Salary: $15.35 per hour/ 22-38 hours per week 
Reports to: Manager of Guides, Group Tours, and Volunteers 

We are looking for enthusiastic, curious, dedicated, and flexible Visitor Guides to join our seasonal team of public ambassadors. 

The Visitor Guide role is an opportunity to combine your people skills with your interest in history, art, and related fields in a varied and beautiful environment. Visitor Guides at Shelburne Museum are a dedicated and friendly group of co-workers who play a critical role in orienting our diverse visitors, making them feel welcome at the museum, and helping them engage with the Museum’s exhibits and collections. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, friendly and approachable demeanors, and the ability to adapt their presentation styles to suit different audiences, ranging from children to adults. 

Responsibilities: 

• Commit to working at least three (3) days per week for the duration of the 2025 Visitor season (May 9 – October 26, 2025).  
• Check in and out promptly for daily shifts and breaks: 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with 45 minutes for lunch and a 15-minute break. 
• Visitor Guides are expected to work at least one weekend day per week and some holidays. 
• Attend 3-5 days of paid training in early May (dates TBA) and periodic paid training sessions held during the public season. 
• Greet visitors upon arrival in the building where you are working, making them feel welcome and offering a very brief orientation of what the building displays. 
• Let visitors know that you are available to provide information and answer questions should they want to learn more; assess visitors’ level of interest and respond accordingly. 
• Communicate proactively with relevant staff members to ensure the comfort and safety of all visitors and objects.  

 
Qualifications and Desired Skills: 

• Equivalent of two or more years of college preferred but not required. 
• At least two years of experience working with the public is highly desirable. 
• Experience with customer service and communication skills highly desirable. 
• Prior work as an educator and/or prior experience in a museum or related organization will be considered assets. 
• Understanding of teamwork reflected in flexibility, commitment, and reliability.  
• Desire to learn about the museum’s diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) initiatives through periodic paid training and workshops. 
• Comfort working independently at times as well as cooperatively with supervisors, fellow guides, and staff from across the museum. 
• Enthusiasm for making the museum welcoming and inclusive for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, including children. 
• Some locations on campus have stairs and involve walking and/or standing. Please see Access Statement below; reasonable accommodation will be provided. 

Access Statement:  

Shelburne Museum is committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for our employees and visitors. We will take steps to ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided to perform essential duties. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Bailey Moody, Human Resources, at 802-985-0881 or email HR@shelburnemuseum.org.  

Seasonal Groundskeeper
Job Type: Seasonal (April-November), Part Time or Full Time
Department: Landscape and Grounds
Reports to: Landscape and Ground Manager
Salary Range: $18.00-$20.00 per hour, DOE

The Groundskeeper is responsible for general maintenance of Shelburne Museum’s landscapes on the main campus, founders’ estate the Brick House, Cole house, Norton and Employees offices. The ideal candidate has the desire to work in a collaborative environment, is professional and courteous to others. Has good communication skills and has a positive attitude.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain a variety of landscape equipment. Including string trimmers, push mowers, backpack blowers, zero turn mowers, skid steer, golf carts and vehicles.  
• Regular maintenance of gravel roads and walking paths, fence repairs, pruning of trees and bushes. 
• Other Duties include Spring and Fall cleanup, mulching gardens, and occasional maintenance of gardens as needed. 
• Assist Landscape and Gardens manager as needed.  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1-3 years of landscaping experience
• Valid drivers license, clean driving record, reliable transportation
• Positive proactive attitude, flexible, collaborative, attends to detail and shows initiative
• Knowledge of plants such as trees and perennials
• Organizational skills with experience with Microsoft office

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry, and push tools and equipment weighing 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions and do rigorous labor for extended periods of time
  Position requires working in the sun, wind, rain, and snow with temperature fluctuations throughout the year
• May need to interact with museum visitors
• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Compensation and Benefits:

Spectacular working environment; committed, friendly co-workers; discounts at the Museum Store and Café; guest passes to the museum and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and tourist attractions. Shelburne Museum staff t-shirts and UPF long sleeves provided. This position does not offer medical or dental insurance or paid time off.

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/, to download the Employment Application. We request that a completed Employment Application be sent, along with a Cover Letter and Resume, to hr@shelburnemuseum.org.