MUSEUM ASSISTANT
PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM (1752)
www.pphmuseum.org
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum is an active Historic Site in Hadley, Massachusetts which tells the story of a New England farm and the family and laborers who lived and worked here over two centuries.
POSITION: MUSEUM ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP: (four positions available)
DATES: May 1 through Labor Day September 4; and Labor Day through October 20
HOURS: 30-35 hours per week, May through September 4; 20 hours per week 14:30 pm, September through October 15; Saturday through Wednesday
Hours and work days are very flexible until the conclusion of spring classes.
COMPENSATION: This position is unpaid. We encourage you to consult your institution for summer funding opportunities.
DESCRIPTION: The Museum Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to give daily tours of the
museum and to maintain museum interiors. He/she will also assist the director with programming
special events which include a folk traditions series, colonial teas, special tours, community
events, and art exhibits. In addition to tours, tasks will include media, administration, original
historical research, curatorial, archival assistance, and caring for the historic gardens and grounds.
REQUIREMENTS: Excellent verbal and writing skills
Interest in museums and history; Driver’s license, and preferably a car
SKILLS: Strong presentation skills, historical knowledge and research skills, computer experience
including web and database maintenance, MS Word, MS Publisher, Lotus Approach.;
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience or interest in small history museums
Ability to work independently and as a team
Highly motivated and self-directed
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well with the public of all ages
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Historic interpretation and preservation, educational tour and
exhibit development; American history; family and women’s history. Labor, agricultural and environmental history; archival research and processing; writing and journalism; historic gardens.
TO APPLY: Send resume and letter of interest to Susan J. Lisk, Executive Director,
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation, Inc., 130 River Drive, Hadley, MA 01035,
and include a telephone number. Email: susan.lisk@gmail.com