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Career Opportunities


Collections Internships 
​Columbia County Historical Society is seeking several Collections Interns for the 2021 Spring  Semesters. The internships offer an opportunity to gain practical and professional work experience in the museum field,  and the exciting chance to take part in our ongoing events including our lecture series.​

Responsibilities: 
  • Cataloguing objects from our permanent collections which includes: paintings, furniture, ceramics, paintings, textiles, and archival material
  • Updating the PastPerfect®  Database
  • Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibits
  • Monitoring and recording of environmental conditions in collections storage
  • Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
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​Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Recent graduates may apply  
  • Strong background in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field
  • Experience handling fine art, antiques, archival material, or related artifacts
  • Experience in public programming and exhibitions
  • Highly organized and possessing the ability to lift 30lbs
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite® 
  • Knowledge of PastPerfect®  software

Hours and Benefits:  
To be determined commensurate with the department needs and the successful candidate's experience.
DEADLINE: Rolling Deadline

Please send résumé and cover letter to  CCHS @ CCHSNY.org​

Part-Time  Summer Tour Guides for Post Pandemic 2021 Visitor Season
Columbia County Historical Society hires seasonal part-time tour guides to provide tours of the Van Alen House, Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse; and James Vanderpoel House and CCHS Museum galleries.  During the season, tour guides are needed to be on site during open hours to lead tours and operate the museum store. The position offers an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the museum field while sharing the history of Columbia County with visitors.

Responsibilities: 
  • Lead tours of our rural properties: Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
  • Lead tours of our village properties: James Vanderpoel House and CCHS Museum
  • Greet and welcome visitors of all ages
  • Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
  • Encourage return visits through promoting memberships, programs and events 
  • Maintaining clean museum area

Qualifications: 
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Experience in public presentations, historical interpretation, or related activities
  • Strong background or interest in history, art history, and/or historic preservation
  • Enthusiastic about learning new information

Hours and Benefits: 
Saturday, Sunday, (with some Tuesdays &  Fridays through – October 9th). Paid training is held one week prior to start date.
The position is part-time, 5-15 hours per week (2-3 days) Noon - 4pm. $10.40/hour.

Please do not telephone.  Send résumé and cover letter to ops @ cchsny.org 


Advertising Sales ~ 'History & Heritage' Magazine
Columbia County Historical Society is currently hiring sales executives to sell advertising for our award-winning bi-annual History & Heritage magazine.  

Hours and Benefits: 
Generous Commissions Compensation plus society membership benefits.

Responsibilities: ​
  • Sell B/W and Color advertising in our award-winning print publication, History & Heritage
  • Encourage repeat business by emphasizing the special audience demographics of our subscribers
  • Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
Qualifications: 
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Experience in sales
  • Magazine advertising sales desirable but not required
  • Strong background or interest in history, art history, and/or historic preservation
  • Enthusiastic about Columbia County culture
Please send résumé and cover letter to
ADV@cchsny.org 

Museum Administration Internships 
​Columbia County Historical Society is seeking administrative interns for the 2021 Summer/Fall Semesters. The internships offer an opportunity to gain practical and professional work experience in the museum field.
​

The Non-Profit Administration Intern (unpaid) will  assist in general administrative tasks of the CCHS. These include but are not limited to: processing memberships, assisting with mailings, set-up and breakdown at programs and fundraisers, sorting mail, and various other tasks.

The position will begin in Spring or Summer 2021 (flexible).  The Non-P.rofit Administration Intern assists and reports to the Executive Director. Weekly commitment will be approximately 1-2 days per week (7-15 hrs), with flexibility in scheduling. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Assist the Executive Director in all aspects of the administration of four historic properties, the permanent collection which includes: paintings, furniture, ceramics, paintings, textiles, and archival material
  • Assist in organizing exhibition calendar and promotion of exhibitions
  • Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibits
  • Assist in the implementation of the CCHS public lecture series and other events
  • Assist with postal and online mailings, announcements, and press releases
  • Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
​
​Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Recent graduates may apply  
  • Strong background in museum studies, library science, history, or a related field
  • Experience handling fine art, antiques, archival material, or related artifacts
  • Experience in public programming and exhibitions
  • Highly organized and possessing the ability to lift 30lbs
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite®  

Hours and Benefits:   
Weekly commitment will be approximately 1-2 days per week (7-15 hrs), with flexibility in scheduling. 
DEADLINE: Rolling Deadline
​Please send résumé and cover letter to  Director @  CCHSNY.org​


The Columbia County Historical Society provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

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The Columbia County  Historical Society
is ​a private 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organization
Chartered by the  Board of Regents
State Education Department, The University of the State of New York
Copyright © 2020,  Columbia County Historical Society
PO Box 311, 5 Albany Avenue,  Kinderhook, NY 12106
​ 518 758 9265   |  ops@cchsny.org

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