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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.
Associate Curator of Native American Art
Position Type: Year-round; full-time, 3-year appointment
Reports to: Senior Curator
Department: Curatorial
Salary: $65,000 + Benefits
Job Description:
Shelburne Museum (Shelburne, Vermont) seeks an emerging scholar to fill a three-year Associate Curator of Native American Art position funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. The position will take curatorial lead on a major project to revisit, reinterpret, and reinstall the collection of Native American items in the Museum’s care.
The current plan includes the exhibition and study of Indigenous art and material culture in a way that fosters collaboration and shared stewardship as the Museum works to engender a new understanding of this important collection. The duties of the position will include researching and re-cataloging a collection of nearly 600 items, approximately half of which have been housed at Shelburne Museum since the mid-1950s and are now amplified by a recent major gift of national importance. The collection includes items from 46 different North American cultures, predominately from the Plains, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest, dating from the decades that bracket the turn of the 20th century. The Associate Curator will identify requirements for conservation and cultural care in accordance with Tribal customs through consultation with Tribal representatives. In addition, the Associate Curator will be responsible for contributing to and overseeing the publication of a scholarly catalogue of the collection. The Associate Curator will work with community leaders to develop collaborative installation narratives that serve the needs of a broad audience and honor the various cultures represented in the collection. The Associate Curator’s work will help the Museum create a model for shared stewardship that promotes an authentic representation of Native American art, history, and culture.
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The Museum Services group 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 Vermont 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 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 is April – October 2022. Must be available at least three days a week and have a flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays are required.
Compensation:
$15.75/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.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.75 per hour
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Experience:
Work Location: One location
Stiller Family Foundation Director of Education
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position
Department: Education
Reports to: Museum Director
Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 DOE
The Director of Education is responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of all education programs serving both internal and external audiences at Shelburne Museum
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Supervisory Responsibility:
5 full-time staff, 90 seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers
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The Director of Education is a full-time, full-benefits, salaried, exempt, employment-at-will position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
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Work Location: One location
Description:
Responsible for a wide range of gardens both on the Museum’s campus and the Brick House property. Duties include planting, watering, and regular maintenance of all gardens. Oversee the work of garden volunteers and assist with gardening duties as needed.
Experience and Skills:
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires you to drive a golf cart and a standard shift utility vehicle with water, therefore, a Vermont driver’s license is required. Two years of similar work experience preferred. The ability to work safely in a family oriented environment.
Working Conditions:
Applicants must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, and be able to do rigorous labor for extended periods necessary.
Schedule Requirements:
The season is Mid April – Mid October, Monday-Friday and 20-25 hours/week.
Compensation:
$15.50 – $16.50 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to have the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Work Location: One location
Museum Store Sales associates are expected to be helpful and knowledgeable about the store merchandise as well as the Museum including the Museum’s collection, special events and exhibits.
Experience and Skills:
Positive and friendly attitude, previous experience working with public necessary and experience with computerized registers along with cash handling preferred. Must be able to vacuum and do light maintenance.
Working Conditions:
Applicants must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Schedule Requirements:
The season is April – October 2022. Must be available at least two days a week and have a flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays a must. Hours may vary due to visitor attendance.
Compensation:
$13.00/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.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
Year round, full time position. Eligible for shift differential.
Hours are 11:00pm-7:00am – Night. 3pm-11pm – Evening.
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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Qualifications:
Responsible for general maintenance of Shelburne Museum’s landscape on the main campus and our founders’ estate, Brick House.
· Operate and maintain a variety of landscape equipment. Including string trimmers, push mowers and backpack blowers.
· Regular maintenance of gravel roads and walking paths, fence repairs, pruning of tree’s and bushes.
· Other Duties include Spring and Fall cleanup, mulching gardens, and occasional maintenance of gardens as needed.
Experience and Skills:
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires you to drive a golf cart and a standard shift utility vehicle or mowing equipment, therefore, a Vermont driver’s license is required. Two years of similar work experience preferred. The ability to work safely in a family oriented environment.
Working Conditions:
Applicants must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, and be able to do rigorous labor for extended periods necessary.
Pay: $17.00 per hour (seasonal)