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.
Protection Services Officer – Evening Shift
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position
Department: Protection Services
Reports to: Director of Protection Services
Wage: $18.00-$20.00/hour depending on experience
Protection Services is responsible for the security and safety at all times of the Museum’s collections, buildings, grounds, staff, and visitors.
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Supervisory Responsibility: none
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The Protection Services Officer is a full-time, fully-benefited, salaried, non-exempt, employment-at-will position.
Education Program Summer Assistants (4)
Description:
The 10-week positions run from Wednesday, June 14 through Friday, August 18, 2023.
In these fast-paced, hands-on positions successful candidates will work in one or more of several education department programmatic areas: summer camps; family programs and activities; special events; and adult programming. Program assistants will work as camp counselors, assist with logistical planning, set up, and execution of special day and evening events, and work in the family activity center leading daily artmaking activities. Assistants will also be assigned wide-ranging administrative and educational duties. Expect some long days, significant logistical work in preparation for events, and on-going public interaction.
Experience and Skills:
Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse publics. Experience working with children in academic or informal learning environments – school, camps, museums, etc. — required. Art-making and instructional experience desired. Previous customer service work experience desired. Friendly, can-do attitude necessary, with good time management skills and ability to successfully juggle multiple responsibilities. Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively with fellow program assistants, other members of the education department, and with staff from across the museum. Assistants are expected to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current high school – college seniors and recent college graduates may apply. Applicants should demonstrate a serious interest in the museum field and academic experience in education, museum studies, studio art, or similar. A valid driver’s license is required. Ability to lift 35 lbs; ability to walk and stand for significant periods of time.
Compensation
$17.00-18.00 per hour/ 40 hours per week DOE
This position may be extended by applying 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 both positions, please indicate that in your cover letter.
Application Process
To apply send a brief cover letter and resume (including contact information for two references and a list of relevant courses). Address application materials and questions to Human Resources at hr@shelburnemuseum.org.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled or May 1, whichever comes first.
Passport to Learning Program – Seasonal Educators
Part-Time Museum Teachers
Passport to Learning Teacher
Program dates: May 15- June 9, 2023
Passport to Learning educators teach 20-minute workshops on topics and themes in art, language arts, math, social studies, and science to students in grades K-8 who visit the museum on school field trips. Duties include active discussion, demonstrations, and facilitating hands-on activities for school students, as well as providing customer service information for general museum visitors when necessary. Passport to Learning teachers must participate in paid staff training prior to the start of each workshop period.
Qualifications:
Prior experience working with and/or teaching children a must. Recent graduates with a degree in k-12 education strongly encouraged to apply. Knowledge of child development and learning theory preferred. Teachers must be able to stand 5-7 hours per day; lift/carry 15+ pounds; work in multi-level sites and climb stairs; and travel across museum grounds in order to carry out security and necessary interpretive responsibilities.
Compensation and Benefits:
$17.00 – 18.00 per hour; 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:
Visit our website, www.shelburnemuseum.org to download an application. Forward completed application along with cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Shelburne Museum, P.O.
Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled or April 21, whichever comes first.
Art Handler/Assistant Preparator
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position
Department: Collections
Reports to: Exhibitions Preparator
Pay Range: $18.50/hour
The Art Handler/Assistant Preparator is responsible for the packing and movement of museum objects throughout the campus, dusting exhibition objects, and vacuuming areas not accessible to visitors. Additional responsibilities are to assist the exhibitions preparator with the fabrication of exhibition furniture and mounts, exhibition installation and deinstallation, and the maintenance of exhibitions and campus signage.
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The Art Handler/Assistant Preparator is a full-time, full-benefits, hourly, employment-at-will position.
Museum Services and Building Maintenance Associate
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position
Department: Preservation and Landscape
Reports to: Museum Services Manager
FLSA status: Non-Exempt position
Job Summary
Museum Services is responsible for the upkeep of all public and non-restricted spaces within the Museum Campus and staff buildings. Moving equipment, furniture, and other items throughout the Museum, setting up, and breaking down special events. Assists Museum Carpenters and Painters with special projects.
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Background Investigation
Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Physical ability to perform duties in a maintenance setting, mobility to safely operate a motor vehicle; stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Work is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions, with exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, solvents, and fumes.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this position. This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing or description of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of incumbents in the job.
The Development Associate, Grants and Endowments is responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects and, with assistance from staff responsible for the project, submits timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects.
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