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.

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Assistant/Associate Director of Development

Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff Position

Salary: $60,000-$75,000/Year 

Department: Development 

Reports to: Director of Development 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Shelburne Museum seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Development to grow and sustain a robust fundraising operation for the largest art and history museum in northern New EnglandThe Assistant/Associate Director of Development will provide direct support to the Director of Development in achieving fundraising and development goals across the institution. This includes planning and executing Annual Fund campaigns, cultivating a portfolio of major gift prospects, providing support for other fundraising campaigns including a capital campaign and planned giving program, and overseeing membership and fundraising events programs.

A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be familiar with database management and digital outreach platforms to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Effective engagement of existing and prospective donors in a number of channels including email, print and social media;
  • Assist in the planning and execution of annual fundraising that meets or exceeds goals;
  • Assist with foundation and corporate support;
  • Support success of capital campaign with prospect management, event management and donor stewardship;
  • Support fundraising events and programs;
  • Demonstrate high level of attention to detail in all aspects of the job including database management and reporting;
  • Assist in creation of collateral materials, proposals, and reports.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, with a minimum of five years of demonstrated success;
  • Proven leadership and management capabilities ranging from creating and executing plans and achieving goals, to a commitment to excellence in all development activities;
  • Substantial experience implementing fundraising plans and cultivating relationships for all funding streams with a proven track record of achieving income targets;
  • Positive proactive attitude, flexible, collaborative, attends to detail and shows initiative;
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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. 

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.

Job Type: Year-round, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Department: Landscape and Grounds

Reports to: Landscape and Ground Manager  

Salary Range: $17.00-$22.00 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. 
  • During winter months plowing, shoveling and overall upkeep of museum. There will be some on-call situations and possibly overtime.  
  • 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:

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.
  • $200 yearly clothing/shoe stipend at Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel, work tee shirts and more.
  • 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. 

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.

Department: Buildings

Reports to: Museum Services Manager

Salary range: $15.75 – $18.00 DOE

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:

  • Janitorial Services within public spaces of buildings and restrooms
  • Set-up and break-down of spaces being used for special events and/or facility rentals
  • Assisting the Preservation and Landscape Department with special projects throughout the Museum

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 2024. Must be available at least three days a week and have a flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays are required.

Compensation:

$15.75/hour to $18.00/hour based on experience. 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.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee discount

Hours per week: 20-29

Pay Frequency: Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Schedule:

  • After school
  • Weekend availability

Position Type: Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly

Department: Museum Store

Reports To: Visitor Services & Museum Store Manager

Pay Range: $15/hr

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.

  • Support the store, visitor services, admissions, and operation of the carousel
  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly manner
  • Operate computerized cash registers
  • Restock and clean the store daily
  • Operate the Museum’s carousel while upholding strict safety regulations

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 2024, with the possibility to extend through January 1st, 2025. 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:

$15.00/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.

Passport to Learning – Museum School Program Educator

Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time

Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT)

Department: Education

Salary: $18 per hour/27.5 hours per week

Reports to: School and Youth Programs Educator

Position Description:

Passport to Learning (PTL) educators teach 20–30-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. 

Key Functions and Demands:

  • This program runs daily Monday-Friday from Wednesday, May 15th through Friday, June 14th, 2024.
  • Educators will be required to participate in on-site training on Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th. An additional virtual training session may also be provided. 
  • Shifts are from 8:30am-2:00pm Monday-Friday. Availability five days a week preferred.
  • Duties include facilitating hands-on activities for school students and leading discussions and demonstrations in a fast-paced, energetic environment. Educators will also be responsible for set-up and clean-up of spaces.  
  • Educators will also be expected to provide customer service information for general museum visitors when necessary. 
  • Passport to Learning programming will take place in multi-level sites with stairs and across museum grounds. 

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma and some college coursework in education, museum studies, studio art, art history, history or a related field is required. 
  • An associate or bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, studio art, art history, history or a related field is desirable.
  • Prior experience working with children in academic or learning environments such as schools, camps, museums, childcare centers, etc. is highly desirable. 

Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Strong verbal communication skills. Comfortable communicating with students, teachers, and parent chaperones. 
  • Flexibility, patience, and a willingness to learn about and understand the social-emotional needs of children in a post-pandemic world.
  • Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with supervisors, fellow PTL educators, other members of the education department and with staff from across the museum.

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 (HR) at 802-985-0881

Application Process:

Retired teachers and recent or soon to be college graduates with experience in K-12 education are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a brief cover letter to highlight your interest in the position, relevant experience and 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 be an Education Program Summer Assistant. Please find more details for Education Program Summer Assistant on our website here. If you would like to apply for both positions, please indicate this in your cover letter. 

We will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2024, and continue until all positions are filled by qualified candidates.

 

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:

  • Watering and feeding plants
  • Mulch, edge, and weed garden spaces
  • Prune and trim shrubs and bushes
  • Monitor overall health of the plants
  • Installation and maintenance of new plants
  • Assist with Spring and Fall cleanups on the grounds
  • Keeps gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter
  • Assist with other landscaping duties as needed and work with garden volunteers

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of similar, satisfactory work experience is a plus
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record
  • Positive attitude, flexible, collaborative, attends to detail and shows initiative;

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
  • May need to interact with museum visitors 

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.

 

Job Type: Seasonal (April-November), Part Time or Full Time

Department: Landscape and Grounds

Reports to: Landscape and Ground Manager  

Salary Range: $17.00-$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. 
  • During winter months plowing, shoveling and overall upkeep of museum. There will be some on-call situations and possibly overtime.  
  • 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.

Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time, and Full-Time

Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT)

Department: Education

Salary: $15.00 per hour/ 22-38 hours per week

Reports to: Manager of Guides, Group Tours, and Volunteers

Visitor Guides represent Shelburne Museum as staff ambassadors. They belong to a large community of fellow learners dedicated to sharing their enthusiasm and appreciation for art, history, and culture with more than 100,000 visitors annually.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Demonstrated interest in history, art, and culture.
  • 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, prior work as an educator, and/or prior experience in a museum or related organization will be considered assets.
  • Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with supervisors, fellow guides, and with staff from across the museum.
  • Enthusiasm to learn about the museum’s diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) initiatives through periodic paid training and workshops; a desire to make the museum more welcoming and inclusive for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Some visitor service functions require work in multi-level historical structures and travel throughout the campus. 

 

Schedule Requirements

  • The 2024 season is May 11 – October 20.
  • Must be available at least three days a week. A flexible schedule is highly desirable.
  • Visitor Guides should expect to work at least one weekend day and some holidays.
  • New Visitor Guides will be expected to attend 3 days of paid training in early May and periodic paid training held during the public season.

 

Compensation: 

  • $15.00/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. 
  • Reciprocal benefits at regional museums and attractions.

 

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