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:
Qualifications:
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
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
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:
Qualifications:
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
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:
Qualifications:
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
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.
