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Director of Visitor Experience
East Hampton Historical Society
The Director of Visitor Experience provides a management role which oversees sites, admissions, branding, and programming to obtain a superior experience for visitors. Position is at an active historical society with several historical sites and room for growth. Reports to the Executive Director and works to carry out the East Hampton Historical Society (EHHS) mission and vision through all experiential, mission-based offerings and guest services. The successful candidate will be a creative, visionary leader with hands-on, participative management experience skilled at leading cross-functional teams. Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye towards future needs and institutional resources. Ensure volunteer support crosses all organization’s functions
The Director of Visitor Experience will ensure the organization has operating excellence, integrity, and creativity in the following areas:
Events/Public Programs/Education
Visitor experience
Site management
Scope:
Management (60%): Works collaboratively with the staff of East Hampton Historical Society. Position serves as the main point of contact for the public. Duties project-based work and oversite of facilities, admission, marketing, and public/educational programs. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.
Program/Community Engagement (40%): Oversees the programming, marketing, and outreach objectives for EHHS by engaging in community. This includes working with other staff members to accomplish public engagement and supporting Chief Curator in a variety of functions.
Essential Functions:
Working Conditions:
Position will be based in a busy historical society environment, subject to frequent interruptions, and will interface regularly with the public. Active summer season at 5 historic sites.
The work entails dealing professionally with highly confidential information and requires a high degree of confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry file boxes and other awkward items weighing up to 25 lbs., including up and down stairs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references to Maria Vann, Executive Director at director@easthamptonhistory.org
Please see our website at www.easthamptonhistory.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.
East Hampton Historical Society
The Director of Visitor Experience provides a management role which oversees sites, admissions, branding, and programming to obtain a superior experience for visitors. Position is at an active historical society with several historical sites and room for growth. Reports to the Executive Director and works to carry out the East Hampton Historical Society (EHHS) mission and vision through all experiential, mission-based offerings and guest services. The successful candidate will be a creative, visionary leader with hands-on, participative management experience skilled at leading cross-functional teams. Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye towards future needs and institutional resources. Ensure volunteer support crosses all organization’s functions
The Director of Visitor Experience will ensure the organization has operating excellence, integrity, and creativity in the following areas:
Events/Public Programs/Education
Visitor experience
Site management
Scope:
Management (60%): Works collaboratively with the staff of East Hampton Historical Society. Position serves as the main point of contact for the public. Duties project-based work and oversite of facilities, admission, marketing, and public/educational programs. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.
Program/Community Engagement (40%): Oversees the programming, marketing, and outreach objectives for EHHS by engaging in community. This includes working with other staff members to accomplish public engagement and supporting Chief Curator in a variety of functions.
Essential Functions:
- Oversees 5 historic sites calendar, needs, and security with maintenance staff and vendors.
- Acts as a project manager for special projects which includes rentals, events, and fundraisers.
- Oversite of public relations, graphic identity, marketing materials.
- Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. Maintains office needs.
- Membership File Maintenance
- Perform other duties as assigned. Working occasional weekends and evenings as needed.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills. Friendly and professional demeanor.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Past Perfect a plus. Experience with social media platforms.
- Able to effectively communicate with different stakeholders to including staff members, and members of the community.
- Excellent Writing Skills; strong scheduling, time management and organizational skills. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Functions well in a position that requires organization, punctuality, and knowledge of best practices.
- Must be self-motivated and dependable.
- A non-profit background a strong plus
- BA/BS preferred; Knowledge of history and/or museums, MA in Museum Studies, Public History or related field a plus.
Working Conditions:
Position will be based in a busy historical society environment, subject to frequent interruptions, and will interface regularly with the public. Active summer season at 5 historic sites.
The work entails dealing professionally with highly confidential information and requires a high degree of confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry file boxes and other awkward items weighing up to 25 lbs., including up and down stairs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references to Maria Vann, Executive Director at director@easthamptonhistory.org
Please see our website at www.easthamptonhistory.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.
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
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.