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Career Opportunities


Collections Internships 
​Columbia County Historical Society is seeking several Collections Interns for the 2022 Fall Semester. 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 2022 Visitor Season
Columbia County Historical Society hires seasonal part-time tour guides to provide tours of the James Vanderpoel House and CCHS Museum galleries. The Luykas Van Alen House, Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse may open later this year as well. 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 village properties: James Vanderpoel House and CCHS Museum galleries
  • Lead tours of our rural properties: Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
  • 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 and gallery areas

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, 11am -4pm
The position is part-time, 5-11 hours per week. $15 hour.
Starting date to be determined.


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



Museum Administration Internships 
​Columbia County Historical Society is seeking an administrative intern for the 2022 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 Summer 2022 (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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CCHS serves residents of all eighteen towns and the City of Hudson. In addition to a research library and permanent collection of more than 15,000 objects, CCHS owns and maintains the Columbia County Historical Society Museum & Library and three additional historic properties: the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House (1737); James Vanderpoel ‘House of History’ (c.1820); and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse (c.1850).
Columbia County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) cultural education organization founded in 1916 and chartered by the NYS Department of Education Board of Regents to collect, preserve, interpret and present the history, heritage and culture of Columbia County, New York, for its residents and visitors. 
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 © 2022,  Columbia County Historical Society
PO Box 311, Five Albany Avenue,  Kinderhook, New York  12106
​ 518 758 9265   |  ops @ cchsny.org
The Columbia County Historical Society is supported in part by the County of Columbia, New York
with the support of Matt Murell, Chairman of the Board at the Columbia County Board of Supervisors.
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Museum Association of New York
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