About
Shelburne Museum is one of the best places to work in Vermont. Benefits include access to Museum exhibits and programs, discounts at the Museum Store and Café, and participation in the employee reciprocal program with many regional attractions. Our beautiful campus, just seven miles from Burlington, is a welcoming place to develop your skills, connect with new colleagues, and build and shape our community. Shelburne Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity within the museum field.
Current openings are listed below. Applicants may apply online by completing the Employment Application and attaching it, along with a cover letter and resume, to an e-mail (pdf format preferred). Please send applications to:
Human Resources
Shelburne Museum
P.O. Box 10
Shelburne, VT 05482
HR@shelburnemuseum.org
Some positions may request additional information. Final approval for hiring will be dependent upon a successful background check.
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.
If you are interested in volunteering at Shelburne Museum please click here.
Seasonal Visitor Guide
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:
Qualifications and Desired Skills:
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 Gardener
Job Type: Seasonal (April-October)
Department: Landscape and Grounds
Hours: 32-40 Hours/Week
Salary Range: $18.00/hour
Seasonal Gardener is responsible for a wide range of gardens both on the Museum’s campus and the Brick House property in Shelburne, VT. Ultimately, ensuring the gardens and green spaces are healthy and beautiful.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
Compensation and Benefits:
$18.00 per hour; 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.
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.
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 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:
Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
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.
Lead Gardener
Position Type: Seasonal (March-November)
Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour, DOE
Department: Grounds and Gardens
Reports to: Grounds & Gardens Manager
The Lead Gardener will assist the Grounds & Garden Manager in overseeing all aspects of garden operations, including planning, planting, and maintenance. Responsibilities may include coordinating with garden staff, volunteers, and vendors, managing inventory and supplies, implementing sustainable gardening practices, and ensuring the overall health and appearance of the garden.
Additionally, the Lead Gardener may be involved in developing and implementing garden programs, as well as educating visitors and community members about gardening techniques and environmental stewardship. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are required for this role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Work Conditions:
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.
Applicants may apply by completing an application form and attaching it, along with a cover letter and resume to HR@shelburnemuseum.org.
Store Manager
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time
Department: Store and Visitor Services
Reports to: Visitor Experience Manager
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 DOE
The Store Manager is a public-facing member of the Shelburne Museum team and is responsible for creating an excellent experience for the Museum Store customers and visitors entering the museum. As the Store Manager, you will 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. Store Manager reports to the Visitor Experience Manager and works closely with senior colleagues, staff and seasonal hires.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Seasonal Key Holders (2+) and Seasonal Store Sales Associates (10-15).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:
TO APPLY:
To apply, please email our Human Resources department, HR@shelburnemusuem.org, and provide a Cover Letter and an updated Resume (pdf format preferred). For further information, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.
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.
Visitor Experience Manager
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time
Department: Visitor Services and Retail Store
Reports to: Museum Director
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 DOE
The Visitor Experience Manager ensures a positive visitor experience with a goal of fostering a desire for further engagement with the museum on multiple levels. The position oversees visitor services including admissions, the museum store, and acts as liaison to the café contractor. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, this position acts as the leading visitor experience champion across the organization, collaborating and enlisting the active support of staff throughout the institution.
KEY ATTRIBUTES: The Visitor Experience Manager is recognized as someone with a passion and commitment to delivering an outstanding and dynamic museum visitor experience, an innovative manager with a deep understanding of customer service and demonstrated skills/experience with building and managing a large team. The ability to think strategically with a vision of long-term objectives is essential.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
RETAIL STORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Store Manager (1) and Seasonal Key Holders (2+).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:
TO APPLY:
To apply, please email our Human Resources department, HR@shelburnemusuem.org, and provide a Cover Letter and an updated Resume (pdf format preferred). For further information, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.
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.
Summer Education Program: Lead Educator
Position Type: Seasonal/32.5 hours per week
Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT)
Department: Education
Salary: $20-$22 per hour/ 32.5 hours per week
Reports to: School and Youth Programs Educator
The Museum’s 45-acre campus is comprised of 39 buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the Museum. Among the most beloved attractions on the campus are the Shaker design Round Barn, a General Store, a carousel, and the 220-foot side wheel steamboat Ticonderoga. Visitors enjoy strolling the beautifully landscaped grounds with 22 gardens. The Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education features changing exhibitions and Webb Gallery features important American paintings by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Grandma Moses, John Singleton Copley, and many more.
Position Description:
In this fast-paced, hands-on position, the successful candidate will work primarily as a lead summer camp educator under the direction of the School and Youth Programs Educator and will oversee two Summer Program Assistants. Our visual art-focused summer camps provide weekly programs for children ages 4-15. Each camp day will consist of creative and engaging art-making activities, museum exploration, outdoor play, and games.
Key Functions and Demands:
Education
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education is required.
A current Vermont (or other state) educator license is preferred.
Qualifications and Experience:
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 802-985-0881 or Bmoody@shelburnemuseum.org.
Application Process
Experienced Visual Arts educators and licensed teachers are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and relevant experience/qualifications, resume, and two academic or professional references to HR@shelburnemuseum.org
Candidates interested in spring employment may also apply to be a Passport to Learning Educator. Please find more details for Passport to Learning Educators on our website. If you would like to apply for multiple positions, please indicate this in your cover letter.
We will begin reviewing applications on February 3, 2025, and continue until this position is filled by a qualified candidate.
Passport to Learning Educator
Position Type: Seasonal
Position Location: On-Site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT)
Salary: $18.00 per hour/ 25 hours per week
Department: Education
Reports to: School and Youth Programs Educator
The Museum’s 45-acre campus is comprised of 39 buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the Museum. Among the most beloved attractions on the campus are the Shaker design Round Barn, a General Store, a carousel, and the 220-foot sidewheel steamboat Ticonderoga. Visitors enjoy strolling the beautifully landscaped grounds with 22 gardens. The Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education features changing exhibitions and Webb Gallery features important American paintings by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Grandma Moses, John Singleton Copley, and many more.
Position Description:
Passport to Learning (PTL) educators deliver engaging 20–30-minute workshops on topics in social studies, art, language arts, and science for K–8 students visiting Shelburne Museum on school field trips. Educators receive training to lead all pre-designed workshops and are encouraged to bring their creativity and expertise to enhance the sessions while meeting established learning outcomes.
Experience and Skills:
Working Conditions:
Applicants must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Lift/carry 15+ pounds. Work in multi-level sites and climb stairs, Ability to travel across museum grounds in order to carry out educational and interpretive responsibilities necessary.
Schedule Requirements:
This program runs daily Monday-Friday from Thursday, May 15th through Friday, June 13th, 2024. Educators will be required to participate in on-site training on Tuesday, May 13th and Wednesday, May 14th. Shifts are from 8:30am-2:00pm Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Availability five days a week is preferred.
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 802-985-0881 or Bmoody@shelburnemuseum.org.
Application Process
To apply, please send a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and relevant experience/qualifications, resume, and two academic or professional references to HR@shelburnemuseum.org.
Candidates interested in extending their experience through the summer months may also apply to work in our summer camp programs. Please find more details about these available positions on our website. If you would like to apply for multiple positions, please indicate this in your cover letter.
We will begin reviewing applications on February 3, 2025, and continue until all positions are filled by qualified candidates.