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Executive Director, Southampton History Museum
Southampton, NY
Summary: Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for overall management and successful operation of the Southampton History Museum and its 4 separate properties with 14 historic buildings. The Executive Director is charged with implementation of policies set by the board. In addition, this job requires leadership overseeing all the museum’s activities including strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, collections, professional staff, community outreach, marketing and public relations.
Mission: The Southampton History Museum preserves and promotes the history and culture of Southampton to a diverse audience.
Qualification:
Benefits:
How to apply:
Send a cover letter stating your objectives and a resume to tedmonds@southamptonhistory.org
Southampton, NY
Summary: Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for overall management and successful operation of the Southampton History Museum and its 4 separate properties with 14 historic buildings. The Executive Director is charged with implementation of policies set by the board. In addition, this job requires leadership overseeing all the museum’s activities including strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, collections, professional staff, community outreach, marketing and public relations.
Mission: The Southampton History Museum preserves and promotes the history and culture of Southampton to a diverse audience.
Qualification:
- Out-going personality, comfortable with public speaking in a wide variety of community settings.
- Positive energy
- Strong visionary and advocacy skills
- Familiar with best practices in museums and historic preservation.
- Advance degree with 5 years’ experience managing a museum or cultural center.
- Grant writing experience.
- Reports directly to the president of the board in particular and the board in general.
- Organize board meetings plus all development, financial and fundraising committees.
- Oversee action committees including site-planning, collections, education, etc.
- Represent the museum by actively attending community affairs and relevant meetings.
- Seek new donors and keep in contact with current patrons.
- Lead a professional staff of 7 including 3 full-time, 2 part-time, 2 non-paid.
- Oversee the maintenance and development of 4 separate museum properties with 14 historic buildings.
- Work with staff to create innovative programing and exhibits to attract local and regional audiences.
Benefits:
- 11 holidays of your choice, 6 personal/sick days, 2 weeks paid vacation, more with seniority.
- $500 monthly stipend for individual health insurance.
- Participation in a 401k plan with no museum allotment.
- Work remotely occasionally with proper staff coverage.
How to apply:
Send a cover letter stating your objectives and a resume to tedmonds@southamptonhistory.org
Hallockville Museum Farm
Program Coordinator
Hallockville Museum Farm (HMF) is seeking an individual to fill the role of Program Coordinator. Hallockville has a mission of taking Long Island back to its family farming roots and exploring their relevancy today. Its mission is to create a vibrant, active, and inclusive Hallockville community rooted in history and focused on the future.
The Program Coordinator position has 4 primary areas of responsibility: (1) Programming & Education, (2) Public Events, (3) Special Events, and (4) General Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Museum Programming & Education
• Coordinate with HMF staff to schedule public, private, and homeschool visits.
• Participate in the creation, planning, and delivery of programming for school visits.
• Design, implement, and coordinate diverse multidisciplinary workshops and classes
• Work with local professionals to create relevant and mission-driven workshops and classes for Hallockville Museum Farm to provide to the community.
• Work with HMF staff to market and advertise workshops and classes.
• Expand learning opportunities for visitors through unique and accessible interactives and programming.
• Solicit ideas for programs, maintain the master schedule of Programs events, coordinate marketing and facilities needs for events, and ensure that events have appropriate staff and volunteer coverage.
Hallockville Public Events
• Assist in planning and programming of large public events at HMF.
• Manage vendor community for specific events, including vendor outreach, vendor registration, and vendor logistics.
• Provide logistical assistance in set up, day of, and post-event activities.
Hallockville Special Events
• Answer potential rental requests for HMF.
• Be available to tour the site and discuss rental options with potential clients.
• Understand the limitations and restrictions of the property regarding special event rentals.
• Follow up with calls/contacts for renters.
• Oversee/plan “day of” event coordination in conjunction with HMF staff.
General Administration
• Assist HMF staff with mailings, donor correspondence, and organization presence.
• Represent HMF on and off campus in a professional capacity.
• General HMF Administrative duties per the direction of the Executive Director.
General Skills
• Strong communication skills including being comfortable speaking with groups of up to 10 persons
Program Coordinator Description
• Ability to walk across an 8-acre historic site, up and down a single flight of stairs, and occasionally lift boxes of up to 20 pounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Innovative, creative thinker who gets the job done through organization and problem-solving.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, yet with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Experience and Qualifications
• Experience engaging the public and with public speaking.
• Computer skills including email, data entry, and retrieval using spreadsheets.
• Must be comfortable with animals, children, and large groups.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in education, museum studies, history, communications, business administration, art, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Hours and Compensation
• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional need for expanded hours on weekends for special events and workshops.
• Salary range is $35,000-$45,000
Application
• Applicants must submit the following:
o Cover Letter
o Resume
o Name and Contact of 2 References
• Electronic submission of the Cover Letter and Resume as attached PDF files are preferred and should be sent to roberta@hallockville.org.
Program Coordinator
Hallockville Museum Farm (HMF) is seeking an individual to fill the role of Program Coordinator. Hallockville has a mission of taking Long Island back to its family farming roots and exploring their relevancy today. Its mission is to create a vibrant, active, and inclusive Hallockville community rooted in history and focused on the future.
The Program Coordinator position has 4 primary areas of responsibility: (1) Programming & Education, (2) Public Events, (3) Special Events, and (4) General Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Museum Programming & Education
• Coordinate with HMF staff to schedule public, private, and homeschool visits.
• Participate in the creation, planning, and delivery of programming for school visits.
• Design, implement, and coordinate diverse multidisciplinary workshops and classes
• Work with local professionals to create relevant and mission-driven workshops and classes for Hallockville Museum Farm to provide to the community.
• Work with HMF staff to market and advertise workshops and classes.
• Expand learning opportunities for visitors through unique and accessible interactives and programming.
• Solicit ideas for programs, maintain the master schedule of Programs events, coordinate marketing and facilities needs for events, and ensure that events have appropriate staff and volunteer coverage.
Hallockville Public Events
• Assist in planning and programming of large public events at HMF.
• Manage vendor community for specific events, including vendor outreach, vendor registration, and vendor logistics.
• Provide logistical assistance in set up, day of, and post-event activities.
Hallockville Special Events
• Answer potential rental requests for HMF.
• Be available to tour the site and discuss rental options with potential clients.
• Understand the limitations and restrictions of the property regarding special event rentals.
• Follow up with calls/contacts for renters.
• Oversee/plan “day of” event coordination in conjunction with HMF staff.
General Administration
• Assist HMF staff with mailings, donor correspondence, and organization presence.
• Represent HMF on and off campus in a professional capacity.
• General HMF Administrative duties per the direction of the Executive Director.
General Skills
• Strong communication skills including being comfortable speaking with groups of up to 10 persons
Program Coordinator Description
• Ability to walk across an 8-acre historic site, up and down a single flight of stairs, and occasionally lift boxes of up to 20 pounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Innovative, creative thinker who gets the job done through organization and problem-solving.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, yet with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Experience and Qualifications
• Experience engaging the public and with public speaking.
• Computer skills including email, data entry, and retrieval using spreadsheets.
• Must be comfortable with animals, children, and large groups.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in education, museum studies, history, communications, business administration, art, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Hours and Compensation
• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional need for expanded hours on weekends for special events and workshops.
• Salary range is $35,000-$45,000
Application
• Applicants must submit the following:
o Cover Letter
o Resume
o Name and Contact of 2 References
• Electronic submission of the Cover Letter and Resume as attached PDF files are preferred and should be sent to roberta@hallockville.org.
Hallockville Museum Farm
Building & Grounds Manager
Hallockville Museum Farm (HMF) is seeking an individual to fill the role of Building & Grounds Manager. Hallockville has a mission of taking Long Island back to its family farming roots and exploring their relevancy today. Its mission is to create a vibrant, active, and inclusive Hallockville community rooted in history and focused on the future.
The Manager position has 4 primary areas of responsibility: (1) Animal Care, (2) Buildings & Grounds Maintenance, (3) Events, and (4) General Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Animal Care
• Daily feeding and watering of all farm animals
• Cleaning of animal enclosures
• Maintaining and arranging the upkeep of animals living on farm
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of animals throughout the year
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
• Maintenance and operations of HMF’s physical plant and grounds to include custodial, maintenance, grounds, transportation, facility operations, and repair projects
• Maintain the master plans and prints of the campus pertaining to buildings, roadways, pathways, parking lots, and utilities, including electrical, gas, water, telephones, and service lines.
• Routine grounds maintenance, including garbage disposal, grass mowing, and leaf removal, general repairs
• General maintenance and light repair of historic buildings, including plumbing, infrastructure, tanks, filters, fencing, etc.
• Supervise and assist in the maintenance of HMF on-property rentals.
• Maintain community garden plot and act as supervisor for irrigation and other garden-related issues that may arise
Events
• Plan and execute set up and take down of major Hallockville Museum Farm Public events (i.e., Country Fair, Fleece & Fiber Festival, Summer Camp),
• Prepare necessary facilities for HMF Workshops & Classes
• Represent Hallockville Museum Farm as staff member needed.
• Maintain and prepare portable lavatory for special events; set up, clean, maintain, and winterize.
General Administration
• Represent HMF on and off campus in a professional capacity.
• General HMF Administrative duties per the direction of the Executive Director.
General Skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to walk across a 28-acre historic site, up and down stairs, and lift boxes of up to 50 pounds.
• Innovative, creative thinker who gets the job done through organization and problem-solving.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, yet with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Building & Grounds Manager
• Evaluating and developing procedures, standards, and methods for building maintenance and improvement, and groundskeeping
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Experience and Qualifications
• Must be comfortable with animals, children, and large groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Principles and practices of facility maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Safety and safe working practices for building maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping work.
Hours and Compensation
• Part-time, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily
• Occasional need for expanded hours on weekends for special events and workshops.
• Salary range is $25,000- $35,000
Application
• Applicants must submit the following:
o Cover Letter
o Resume
• Electronic submission of the Cover Letter and Resume as attached PDF files are preferred andshould be sent to roberta@hallockville.org.
Building & Grounds Manager
Hallockville Museum Farm (HMF) is seeking an individual to fill the role of Building & Grounds Manager. Hallockville has a mission of taking Long Island back to its family farming roots and exploring their relevancy today. Its mission is to create a vibrant, active, and inclusive Hallockville community rooted in history and focused on the future.
The Manager position has 4 primary areas of responsibility: (1) Animal Care, (2) Buildings & Grounds Maintenance, (3) Events, and (4) General Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Animal Care
• Daily feeding and watering of all farm animals
• Cleaning of animal enclosures
• Maintaining and arranging the upkeep of animals living on farm
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of animals throughout the year
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
• Maintenance and operations of HMF’s physical plant and grounds to include custodial, maintenance, grounds, transportation, facility operations, and repair projects
• Maintain the master plans and prints of the campus pertaining to buildings, roadways, pathways, parking lots, and utilities, including electrical, gas, water, telephones, and service lines.
• Routine grounds maintenance, including garbage disposal, grass mowing, and leaf removal, general repairs
• General maintenance and light repair of historic buildings, including plumbing, infrastructure, tanks, filters, fencing, etc.
• Supervise and assist in the maintenance of HMF on-property rentals.
• Maintain community garden plot and act as supervisor for irrigation and other garden-related issues that may arise
Events
• Plan and execute set up and take down of major Hallockville Museum Farm Public events (i.e., Country Fair, Fleece & Fiber Festival, Summer Camp),
• Prepare necessary facilities for HMF Workshops & Classes
• Represent Hallockville Museum Farm as staff member needed.
• Maintain and prepare portable lavatory for special events; set up, clean, maintain, and winterize.
General Administration
• Represent HMF on and off campus in a professional capacity.
• General HMF Administrative duties per the direction of the Executive Director.
General Skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to walk across a 28-acre historic site, up and down stairs, and lift boxes of up to 50 pounds.
• Innovative, creative thinker who gets the job done through organization and problem-solving.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, yet with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Building & Grounds Manager
• Evaluating and developing procedures, standards, and methods for building maintenance and improvement, and groundskeeping
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Experience and Qualifications
• Must be comfortable with animals, children, and large groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Principles and practices of facility maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Safety and safe working practices for building maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping work.
Hours and Compensation
• Part-time, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily
• Occasional need for expanded hours on weekends for special events and workshops.
• Salary range is $25,000- $35,000
Application
• Applicants must submit the following:
o Cover Letter
o Resume
• Electronic submission of the Cover Letter and Resume as attached PDF files are preferred andshould be sent to roberta@hallockville.org.
Preservation Long Island
Position: Preservation Director
Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Preservation Long Island (PLI) seeks an experienced preservation professional with strong written and verbal communication skills to develop and implement all programs related to historic preservation advocacy for Long Island’s diverse cultural heritage. The Preservation Director serves as PLI’s outreach representative to local preservation groups and program-interested individuals, communities, and media contacts. They join a core staff of eight and works collaboratively with the Curator and Education Director to implement integrated, dynamic, and impactful preservation advocacy initiatives to advance PLI’s mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This position requires a self-motivated person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to speak in public, and a facility with new media engagement. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of historic preservation, planning, and/or social or architectural history. Strong research skills and an advanced degree in historic preservation or related field is required. Strong computer skills are also required with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar) graphic design programs. Experience with NYS CRIS, GIS and/or other location-based database systems is also required. Knowledge of AutoCAD and HTML coding is a plus.
Preservation Long Island is an equal opportunity employer that considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
TERMS
This is an exempt salaried full-time position requiring a total of 40 hours per week with some evening and weekend hours for special events, meetings and programs. In joining a small dynamic staff, candidates must be efficient with their time and adaptable to teamwork that may require collaborative scheduling priorities and shared administrative duties. Candidates must also have a valid US driver’s license and access to a car for travel to meetings, events, and historic sites throughout the region. Full-time employee benefits include medical insurance, retirement account, paid sick leave, and generous paid holidays and vacation time. Hybrid in-person/remote scheduling is available. Salary range is $55,000 – $60,000.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and two work samples to:
Preservation Director Search, info@preservationlongisland.org
For additional information: www.preservationlongisland.org
About Preservation Long Island
Headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor NY, Preservation Long Island advances the importance of historic preservation in the region through advocacy, education, and stewardship. Working to raise awareness, appreciation, and support for the protection of a shared past, our program areas include interpreting three historic sites; collecting art and material culture pertaining to Long Island history; creating publications, exhibits and public events (both in-person and virtual); and providing direct support and technical assistance to individuals and groups engaged in local preservation efforts. Our mission is to celebrate and preserve Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage through advocacy, education, and stewardship of historic sites and collections.
Position: Preservation Director
Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Preservation Long Island (PLI) seeks an experienced preservation professional with strong written and verbal communication skills to develop and implement all programs related to historic preservation advocacy for Long Island’s diverse cultural heritage. The Preservation Director serves as PLI’s outreach representative to local preservation groups and program-interested individuals, communities, and media contacts. They join a core staff of eight and works collaboratively with the Curator and Education Director to implement integrated, dynamic, and impactful preservation advocacy initiatives to advance PLI’s mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Develop preservation partnerships throughout the region by providing advisory, support, and educational services to community groups, organizations, elected officials, and individuals involved in preservation advocacy initiatives (one to one and groups).
- Manage PLI’s Endangered Historic Places (EHP) and Awards Programs (alternating years): enlist and coordinate applications for review (EHP); produce and keep up-to-date all related website content. Plan and implement related announcement events.
- Create content for preservation-oriented educational outreach that inspires best practices and highlights regional issues. Work with education staff to translate advisory services, endangered places, and awards subject-matter into public programs.
- Serve as Preservation Notes (newsletter) content creator and editor; contribute to PLI’s blog and other media (e.g. social, e-news, newspaper editorials, etc.)
- Be well-versed in municipal codes and preservation policies (state and local) to guide preservation partners. Keep abreast of regional news and be able to recognize when/how historic preservation priorities intersect with pressing contemporary issues.
- With guidance from the Executive Director, plan and manage facilities improvement initiatives to better preserve and use PLI’s historic houses.
- Maintain PLI’s restrictive covenants program: schedule and conduct visits for compliance assessment; produce status reports; and provide restoration/maintenance advise as needed.
- Appearances at public meetings and hearings in support of local advocates: as a speaker on preservation related topics and as a participant in conferences to promote the Society’s expertise.
This position requires a self-motivated person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to speak in public, and a facility with new media engagement. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of historic preservation, planning, and/or social or architectural history. Strong research skills and an advanced degree in historic preservation or related field is required. Strong computer skills are also required with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar) graphic design programs. Experience with NYS CRIS, GIS and/or other location-based database systems is also required. Knowledge of AutoCAD and HTML coding is a plus.
Preservation Long Island is an equal opportunity employer that considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
TERMS
This is an exempt salaried full-time position requiring a total of 40 hours per week with some evening and weekend hours for special events, meetings and programs. In joining a small dynamic staff, candidates must be efficient with their time and adaptable to teamwork that may require collaborative scheduling priorities and shared administrative duties. Candidates must also have a valid US driver’s license and access to a car for travel to meetings, events, and historic sites throughout the region. Full-time employee benefits include medical insurance, retirement account, paid sick leave, and generous paid holidays and vacation time. Hybrid in-person/remote scheduling is available. Salary range is $55,000 – $60,000.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and two work samples to:
Preservation Director Search, info@preservationlongisland.org
For additional information: www.preservationlongisland.org
About Preservation Long Island
Headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor NY, Preservation Long Island advances the importance of historic preservation in the region through advocacy, education, and stewardship. Working to raise awareness, appreciation, and support for the protection of a shared past, our program areas include interpreting three historic sites; collecting art and material culture pertaining to Long Island history; creating publications, exhibits and public events (both in-person and virtual); and providing direct support and technical assistance to individuals and groups engaged in local preservation efforts. Our mission is to celebrate and preserve Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage through advocacy, education, and stewardship of historic sites and collections.
Preservation Long Island
Position: Collections Project Assistant
Job Type: Part-time, (24 hours per week), temporary (8 months) – hours per week and duration flexible
Reports to: Lauren Brincat, Curator
Duration: May 2023 through December 2023
Compensation: $22 / hour
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Preservation Long Island (PLI) has embarked on an ambitious, grant-funded project to record and enhance information about the collections in its care and seeks a Collections Project Assistant to become a key contributor to an ongoing inventory project. The Collections Project Assistant will work directly with Preservation Long Island’s art and object collections to improve both the intellectual control and physical well-being of approximately 2,500 items stored across four of PLI’s properties.
The Project Collections Assistant will build upon the work of a model inventory project established for Joseph Lloyd Manor. They will work with the Curator to field test and finalize newly created inventory-recording documents and an inventory procedures manual, and will oversee the planning, implementation, and completion of collection inventories at PLI’s remaining properties: Headquarters, Collections Storage, the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, and Custom House.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates should have a B.A. in history, museum studies, material culture, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. The position requires a self-motivated individual who is able to work independently and who possesses strong organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of museum ethics and best practices, as well as practical experience in key aspects of collections management, such as object handling and moving, data entry, and working with collections management systems are necessary. Experience using Past Perfect museum software and capturing and editing digital photographs are a plus. The candidate must also have the ability to lift 20 pounds, use a step ladder, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
Preservation Long Island is an equal opportunity employer that considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
Terms:
This is a temporary, non-exempt, grant-funded position compensated at a rate of $22.00 per hour (less applicable withholdings) based on a work week of 24 hours for a period of eight months. The number of hours per week and duration are flexible, but the project must end by December 31, 2023. Benefits include paid sick leave calculated on an accrual basis and applicable paid holidays. Mileage reimbursement for some travel will be provided. Health insurance is not included. The candidate must have a valid US driver’s license and access to a car for travel to offsite locations for research/survey purposes. The position is based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.
How to Apply
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Submit a resume/CV and a letter of interest to Lauren Brincat, Curator, at lbrincat@preservationlongisland.org
Preservation Long Island
Position: Collections Project Assistant
Job Type: Part-time, (24 hours per week), temporary (8 months) – hours per week and duration flexible
Reports to: Lauren Brincat, Curator
Duration: May 2023 through December 2023
Compensation: $22 / hour
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Preservation Long Island (PLI) has embarked on an ambitious, grant-funded project to record and enhance information about the collections in its care and seeks a Collections Project Assistant to become a key contributor to an ongoing inventory project. The Collections Project Assistant will work directly with Preservation Long Island’s art and object collections to improve both the intellectual control and physical well-being of approximately 2,500 items stored across four of PLI’s properties.
The Project Collections Assistant will build upon the work of a model inventory project established for Joseph Lloyd Manor. They will work with the Curator to field test and finalize newly created inventory-recording documents and an inventory procedures manual, and will oversee the planning, implementation, and completion of collection inventories at PLI’s remaining properties: Headquarters, Collections Storage, the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, and Custom House.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Devise and implement a plan for inventorying the remainder of PLI’s object collections based on outcomes and results from the model inventory project undertaken by a consulting collections specialist.
- Locate physical placement of individual artifacts, complete recording documents, and update metadata in Past Perfect following standards established in the inventory procedures manual.
- Label artifacts as needed by a variety of means: sewing and floating labels, attaching tags, etc.
- Take record photography and facilitate professional photography of select objects.
- Conduct limited research to assist in identifying unknown objects and utilize collections records to identify unnumbered objects.
- Support the Curator to produce reports and updates on progress and ensure that project deadlines are met.
Candidates should have a B.A. in history, museum studies, material culture, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. The position requires a self-motivated individual who is able to work independently and who possesses strong organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of museum ethics and best practices, as well as practical experience in key aspects of collections management, such as object handling and moving, data entry, and working with collections management systems are necessary. Experience using Past Perfect museum software and capturing and editing digital photographs are a plus. The candidate must also have the ability to lift 20 pounds, use a step ladder, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
Preservation Long Island is an equal opportunity employer that considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
Terms:
This is a temporary, non-exempt, grant-funded position compensated at a rate of $22.00 per hour (less applicable withholdings) based on a work week of 24 hours for a period of eight months. The number of hours per week and duration are flexible, but the project must end by December 31, 2023. Benefits include paid sick leave calculated on an accrual basis and applicable paid holidays. Mileage reimbursement for some travel will be provided. Health insurance is not included. The candidate must have a valid US driver’s license and access to a car for travel to offsite locations for research/survey purposes. The position is based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.
How to Apply
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
Submit a resume/CV and a letter of interest to Lauren Brincat, Curator, at lbrincat@preservationlongisland.org
Preservation Long Island