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Old Westbury Gardens seeks Visitor Services Manager
The Visitor Services Manager ensures that all Old Westbury Gardens guests have a world class experience.
Overseeing the visitor services staff s/he will exemplify excellent customer service skills, motivate the floor team to high performance, and will promote the mission of the Gardens guests of all ages. Candidates should have museum experience and a desire to participate in many aspects of day-to-day operations of a historic house and gardens. Tasks include management of guest services staff and operations, including admissions, security, event registration, inquiries, and guest orientation. Candidate will work at special events, including weekends.
This position serves a critical function within the Gardens museum, and interfaces with several departments. Primarily, the candidate should be extremely positive and highly motivated.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proven experience in customer service a must
Proven leadership and management skills a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude and motivational skills a must
Ability to work on weekends and holidays as necessary
Solid computer skills; knowledge of ticketing point of sales systems highly desirable
Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, and procedures preferred
Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit and provides good customer service in interactions with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the public; exercise tact and diplomacy at all times; demonstrate an understanding of protocol and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Three years of related customer service work experience including at least two years of supervisory experience.
Send PDF of cover letter and resume to employment@oldwestburygardens.org with the subject line VS Manager
The Visitor Services Manager ensures that all Old Westbury Gardens guests have a world class experience.
Overseeing the visitor services staff s/he will exemplify excellent customer service skills, motivate the floor team to high performance, and will promote the mission of the Gardens guests of all ages. Candidates should have museum experience and a desire to participate in many aspects of day-to-day operations of a historic house and gardens. Tasks include management of guest services staff and operations, including admissions, security, event registration, inquiries, and guest orientation. Candidate will work at special events, including weekends.
This position serves a critical function within the Gardens museum, and interfaces with several departments. Primarily, the candidate should be extremely positive and highly motivated.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proven experience in customer service a must
Proven leadership and management skills a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude and motivational skills a must
Ability to work on weekends and holidays as necessary
Solid computer skills; knowledge of ticketing point of sales systems highly desirable
Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, and procedures preferred
Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit and provides good customer service in interactions with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the public; exercise tact and diplomacy at all times; demonstrate an understanding of protocol and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Three years of related customer service work experience including at least two years of supervisory experience.
Send PDF of cover letter and resume to employment@oldwestburygardens.org with the subject line VS Manager
Preservation Long Island
Incorporated as The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
Seeking: House Administrator for Sherwood-Jayne Farm
Organization
Founded in 1948, Preservation Long Island (PLI) works with Long Islanders to protect, preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage through advocacy, education, and the stewardship of historic sites and collections. The Society oversees three historic properties, owns and interprets important collections of material culture from the region, spearheads advocacy for Long Island's historic resources, and maintains well-regarded education and publication programs. The Sherwood-Jayne Farm is a PLI property located at 55 Old Post Road in East Setauket.
Position
Reporting to the Education & Public Programs Director, the Sherwood-Jayne House Administrator serves as PLI’s representative to the local community and is responsible for coordinating programs and special events at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, including regular house tours and the Long Island Apple Festival, which is held annually in September.
Essential Duties
This position requires a self-motivated, organized, creative problem-solver with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage time and engage with people. The ideal candidate has an enthusiasm for history and museums, is willing to learn and share history with others, and is familiar with organizing large public events. Experience in historic house interpretation and museums is preferred. Experience in social media is a plus. The candidate will operate effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Note: Time commitments will vary seasonally and may be weekly, bi-monthly, or on an as-needed basis depending on event scheduling and regular hours of operation (mainly May through October with primary concentration from June to September). Some standing, light lifting, and climbing stairs is required.
Benefits:
Training in museum interpretation and historic house administration; the opportunity to work with people interested in history and museums.
Terms:
This is a part-time position that includes weekend and occasional evening hours. Candidates must have access to a car and be able to drive. Compensation is based on an hourly rate commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume by email to info@preservationlongisland.org with the subject line, SJ House Administrator Search.
For additional information: preservationlongisland.org
Preservation Long Island
P. O. Box 148
161 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Incorporated as The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
Seeking: House Administrator for Sherwood-Jayne Farm
Organization
Founded in 1948, Preservation Long Island (PLI) works with Long Islanders to protect, preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage through advocacy, education, and the stewardship of historic sites and collections. The Society oversees three historic properties, owns and interprets important collections of material culture from the region, spearheads advocacy for Long Island's historic resources, and maintains well-regarded education and publication programs. The Sherwood-Jayne Farm is a PLI property located at 55 Old Post Road in East Setauket.
Position
Reporting to the Education & Public Programs Director, the Sherwood-Jayne House Administrator serves as PLI’s representative to the local community and is responsible for coordinating programs and special events at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, including regular house tours and the Long Island Apple Festival, which is held annually in September.
Essential Duties
- Coordinate docent schedules and assist in the implementation of various programs at the property.
- Deliver substantive house tours through the interpretation of the building, its stories, and collections based on a thorough knowledge of the site’s history.
- Participate in the development of new programs for the site.
- Serve as local coordinator for the Long Island Apple Festival: scheduling and attending meetings; ensuring action items are realized, communicating with vendors and event partners; distributing local promotional materials; soliciting local donations (in-kind and others), managing volunteers, and various day-of event duties.
- Ensure that the house, collections, and site are well maintained, reporting any problems to headquarters staff.
This position requires a self-motivated, organized, creative problem-solver with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage time and engage with people. The ideal candidate has an enthusiasm for history and museums, is willing to learn and share history with others, and is familiar with organizing large public events. Experience in historic house interpretation and museums is preferred. Experience in social media is a plus. The candidate will operate effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Note: Time commitments will vary seasonally and may be weekly, bi-monthly, or on an as-needed basis depending on event scheduling and regular hours of operation (mainly May through October with primary concentration from June to September). Some standing, light lifting, and climbing stairs is required.
Benefits:
Training in museum interpretation and historic house administration; the opportunity to work with people interested in history and museums.
Terms:
This is a part-time position that includes weekend and occasional evening hours. Candidates must have access to a car and be able to drive. Compensation is based on an hourly rate commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume by email to info@preservationlongisland.org with the subject line, SJ House Administrator Search.
For additional information: preservationlongisland.org
Preservation Long Island
P. O. Box 148
161 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Huntington Historical Society
Assistant Director Job Description
Position Summary
The Huntington Historical Society is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to oversee the Society’s
educational, outreach, and public program activities. The successful candidate will manage the scheduling,
promotion, implementation and evaluation of educational and interpretive programs for visitors, school and
scout groups, and community audiences. The Assistant Director will also recruit, train and supervise
volunteers, foster partnerships and collaborations, and ensure an engaging and positive experience for all
visitors. This position leads the Education Committee and reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities include:
• Overseeing and expanding existing educational programs and events for audiences of all ages
• Fostering relationships with local schools and organizations and scheduling visits and tours
• Creating outreach materials and activities consistent with Long Island curriculums
• Planning, promoting, and executing annual community festivals (Sheep to Shawl in May and Apple Festival
in October) and children’s winter break and summer camps
• Developing engaging visitor materials, programs and events that correlate with exhibits and local area
history topics
• Recruiting and managing volunteers to assist with visitor tours, programs, and events
• Training and scheduling volunteer docents to provide historic house tours and assist with school and scout
visits
• Promoting Society programs and events using the Society website and social media
• Soliciting in-kind donations, grants and sponsorships for programs and event support
• Serving as an advocate for the Society in the community and working to forward the Society’s mission
through development of community collaborations and partnerships
• Assisting with special events and serving as a Society representative for various off-site activities as needed
• Providing organizational backup in the absence of the director
• Answering phones, taking event registrations, and other administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, history, museum studies, humanities or a related
field, plus at least five years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience working with educational programs in a classroom or museum setting
• Strong verbal and written communication with demonstrated ability for effective outreach, engagement and
audience-building
• Sound computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office, email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact)
and social media; website editing and contact management database experience (e.g. Past Perfect) preferred
• Experience with grant writing and reporting
• Must be able to pull, push and lift up to 25 pounds
About the Huntington Historical Society
The Huntington Historical Society (HHS) is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to preserving and
sharing the history of the Town of Huntington. The Society owns and maintains an extensive research library,
as well as important local collections of paintings, photographs, costumes, furniture, and decorative arts. Four
buildings, all recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, are maintained and interpreted by the
Society through events, tours and exhibits. The Trade School Building (1905) houses the Archives and
Library Research Center and the staff offices. Recently restored and expanded, it contains genealogical and
archival material concerning the town and its people from 1653. The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building
(1892) is a former library, which now features our Huntington History and Decorative Arts Museum. The
Society’s two historic house museums, which are central to many of the Society’s outreach and education
activities, are the David Conklin Farmhouse Museum (1750) and the Dr. Daniel Whitehead Kissam House
(1795).
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and sample lesson plans and/or public program
examples by email to info@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org with Assistant Director in the subject line. Only
those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications without a cover letter will not be
considered. Please, no phone calls.
This position is full-time with a regular schedule of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with occasional evening and
weekend hours required. Salary range $40,000-$50,000 and will be commensurate upon experience. Health
benefits are not available at this time.
Assistant Director Job Description
Position Summary
The Huntington Historical Society is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to oversee the Society’s
educational, outreach, and public program activities. The successful candidate will manage the scheduling,
promotion, implementation and evaluation of educational and interpretive programs for visitors, school and
scout groups, and community audiences. The Assistant Director will also recruit, train and supervise
volunteers, foster partnerships and collaborations, and ensure an engaging and positive experience for all
visitors. This position leads the Education Committee and reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities include:
• Overseeing and expanding existing educational programs and events for audiences of all ages
• Fostering relationships with local schools and organizations and scheduling visits and tours
• Creating outreach materials and activities consistent with Long Island curriculums
• Planning, promoting, and executing annual community festivals (Sheep to Shawl in May and Apple Festival
in October) and children’s winter break and summer camps
• Developing engaging visitor materials, programs and events that correlate with exhibits and local area
history topics
• Recruiting and managing volunteers to assist with visitor tours, programs, and events
• Training and scheduling volunteer docents to provide historic house tours and assist with school and scout
visits
• Promoting Society programs and events using the Society website and social media
• Soliciting in-kind donations, grants and sponsorships for programs and event support
• Serving as an advocate for the Society in the community and working to forward the Society’s mission
through development of community collaborations and partnerships
• Assisting with special events and serving as a Society representative for various off-site activities as needed
• Providing organizational backup in the absence of the director
• Answering phones, taking event registrations, and other administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, history, museum studies, humanities or a related
field, plus at least five years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience working with educational programs in a classroom or museum setting
• Strong verbal and written communication with demonstrated ability for effective outreach, engagement and
audience-building
• Sound computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office, email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact)
and social media; website editing and contact management database experience (e.g. Past Perfect) preferred
• Experience with grant writing and reporting
• Must be able to pull, push and lift up to 25 pounds
About the Huntington Historical Society
The Huntington Historical Society (HHS) is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to preserving and
sharing the history of the Town of Huntington. The Society owns and maintains an extensive research library,
as well as important local collections of paintings, photographs, costumes, furniture, and decorative arts. Four
buildings, all recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, are maintained and interpreted by the
Society through events, tours and exhibits. The Trade School Building (1905) houses the Archives and
Library Research Center and the staff offices. Recently restored and expanded, it contains genealogical and
archival material concerning the town and its people from 1653. The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building
(1892) is a former library, which now features our Huntington History and Decorative Arts Museum. The
Society’s two historic house museums, which are central to many of the Society’s outreach and education
activities, are the David Conklin Farmhouse Museum (1750) and the Dr. Daniel Whitehead Kissam House
(1795).
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and sample lesson plans and/or public program
examples by email to info@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org with Assistant Director in the subject line. Only
those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications without a cover letter will not be
considered. Please, no phone calls.
This position is full-time with a regular schedule of Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with occasional evening and
weekend hours required. Salary range $40,000-$50,000 and will be commensurate upon experience. Health
benefits are not available at this time.