MUSEUM ASSISTANT
PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM (1752)
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 1‑4:30 pm, September through October 15; Saturday through Wednesday
DESCRIPTION: The Museum Assistants primary responsibility will be to give daily tours of the museum and to maintain museum interiors. They 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, clerical, curatorial, archival assistance and caring for the historic gardens and grounds.
REQUIREMENTS: Excellent verbal and writing skill
Interest in museums and history
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 and racial history; 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