Career Opportunities
Collections Manager
The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) in Columbia County, New York seeks applicants for a full-time Collections Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, and as a member of the Collections and Exhibitions Team, the Collections Manager will have responsibility for the research, interpretation, exhibition, promotion, stewardship, maintenance, documentation and expansion of the permanent collections.
The Collections Manager will play a major role in contributing to the planning and implementation of the historical society’s exhibition goals by coordinating and managing exhibition areas throughout the historical society’s four properties and to working with the Executive Director to ensure visitors experience new and quality exhibits on a regular basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements | Qualifications
Please send resume and cover letter outlining experience and qualifications, along with salary history to: Director@CCHSNY.org
The CCHS offers a stimulating and fast-paced work environment in which staff members work as a team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks, adjust priorities, set and meet deadlines, and allocate time judiciously. The CCHS offers a generous benefits package; salary commensurate with experience. The CCHS is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer. The museum is a smoke and drug free workplace.
This is a full-time 35-40 hours/week position.
To learn more about the Columbia County Historical Society, our four historic properties and our diverse permanent collections visit us at http://www.cchsny.org
The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) in Columbia County, New York seeks applicants for a full-time Collections Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, and as a member of the Collections and Exhibitions Team, the Collections Manager will have responsibility for the research, interpretation, exhibition, promotion, stewardship, maintenance, documentation and expansion of the permanent collections.
The Collections Manager will play a major role in contributing to the planning and implementation of the historical society’s exhibition goals by coordinating and managing exhibition areas throughout the historical society’s four properties and to working with the Executive Director to ensure visitors experience new and quality exhibits on a regular basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, research, and recommend new acquisitions through gift or purchase, in consultation with the Executive Director and members of the Collections and Exhibitions Committee.
- Work with the team to develop a comprehensive Exhibition Plan including exhibition concepts, content, loans, and annual calendars, with sensitivity to attracting and retaining diverse audiences, in consultation with the Executive Director and members of the Collections Committee.
- Research, write, and/or edit copy for exhibition labels, wall texts, touch screen kiosks, and museum website. Research, write, publish, and deliver articles, exhibition catalogues, and conference papers.
- Cultivate and maintain active relationships with curatorial colleagues and guest curators. Recruit specialists to examine collection objects and to organize exhibitions. Facilitate research access for visiting scholars.
- Help plan and produce an engaging program of exhibitions, lectures, events, and family programs rooted in, or complimentary to, the museum’s collections, in collaboration with the Education staff.
- Provide public tours and gallery talks as needed; plan, organize, and deliver docent training sessions through lectures and gallery talks.
- Research and identify grant opportunities for exhibitions, interpretation, and collections support; coordinate with Development staff to initiate grant applications and provide written narratives, budgets, and reports.
- Develop and monitor budgets for curatorial department, exhibitions, and installation projects; assist with the administration of exhibition contracts and loans, in collaboration with the Collections and Exhibitions Manager and Executive Director.
- Insure the safe housing, storage, movement, and installation of collections, in collaboration with the Collections and Exhibitions Manager. Review and revise collection policies as needed. Oversee planning and implementation of conservation projects.
- Plan for engaging the public, with content for press releases, social media postings, annual reports, etc., in collaboration with the Marketing department.
- Full-time position requires extended hours on occasion and periodic weekend work on a rotating schedule.
Requirements | Qualifications
- M.A. in History or Art History preferred; or a comparable combination of education and professional experience. Solid background in material history and the history of American art; preference to specialty in American Portraiture and/or Hudson Valley School landscape painting. Experience with Dutch Colonial art and objects is a plus.
- Three to five years Collections Management experience, including general knowledge of material culture and art in all media, exhibition planning and development, exhibition display techniques, and current research methodologies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and confidently with members of the public, press, donors, artists, collectors, visiting scholars, volunteers, and staff colleagues.
- Visual acumen as required for assistance in exhibition design and installation.
- Grant writing proficiency and grants management experience preferred, but not required.
Please send resume and cover letter outlining experience and qualifications, along with salary history to: Director@CCHSNY.org
The CCHS offers a stimulating and fast-paced work environment in which staff members work as a team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks, adjust priorities, set and meet deadlines, and allocate time judiciously. The CCHS offers a generous benefits package; salary commensurate with experience. The CCHS is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer. The museum is a smoke and drug free workplace.
This is a full-time 35-40 hours/week position.
To learn more about the Columbia County Historical Society, our four historic properties and our diverse permanent collections visit us at http://www.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:
ADV@cchsny.org
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
- 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
ADV@cchsny.org
Collections Internships
Columbia County Historical Society is seeking several collections interns for the 2018 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 Director@CCHSNY.org
Columbia County Historical Society is seeking several collections interns for the 2018 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 Director@CCHSNY.org
Half-Day Docent Teachers for 4th Grade Field Trips to Luykas Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
(seasonal volunteer positions)
Columbia County Historical Society works with volunteer docent teachers to present our 19th century single-room school house and 18th century Dutch Colonial house to visiting 4th grade students from all over Columbia County. Several positions are available.
The teaching docent positions are seasonal--during specific dates from late April through early June--and are half-day commitments to provide tours of the Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, including designated lesson plans. The position offers an opportunity to enjoy passing on classical teaching concepts (cursive handwriting and chalkboard math exercises) to a late milennial generation.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Please send résumé and cover letter to info@cchsny.org
(seasonal volunteer positions)
Columbia County Historical Society works with volunteer docent teachers to present our 19th century single-room school house and 18th century Dutch Colonial house to visiting 4th grade students from all over Columbia County. Several positions are available.
The teaching docent positions are seasonal--during specific dates from late April through early June--and are half-day commitments to provide tours of the Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, including designated lesson plans. The position offers an opportunity to enjoy passing on classical teaching concepts (cursive handwriting and chalkboard math exercises) to a late milennial generation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead tours of 4th grade students to Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
- Teach a specific and limited lesson plan designed by the CCHS education and curatorial departments
- Liaise with Curatorial Assistant, CCHS Volunteers, and CCHS curatorial department
- Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Experience in teaching grade-school children (any subject)
- Background or interest in history, art history, literature, culture, and/or historic preservation
- Enthusiastic about teaching
Please send résumé and cover letter to info@cchsny.org
Museum Administration Internships
Columbia County Historical Society is seeking administrative interns for the 2018 Spring/Summer 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 2018 (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 CCHS@CCHSNY.org
Columbia County Historical Society is seeking administrative interns for the 2018 Spring/Summer 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 2018 (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 CCHS@CCHSNY.org
Part-Time Art-Handler
Columbia County Historical Society is currently hiring part-time art handlers. The position offers an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the museum field while sharing the history of Columbia County with visitors.
Responsibilities:
Hours and Benefits:
The position is part-time; hours and dates to be determined
Please send résumé and cover letter to cchs@CCHSNY.org
Columbia County Historical Society is currently hiring part-time art handlers. The position offers an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the museum field while sharing the history of Columbia County with visitors.
Responsibilities:
- Pack and unpack stored objects by museum standards
- Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
- Maintaining clean storage area
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Experience handling fine art, antiques, objéts, or related activities
- Strong background or interest in museum standards
- Enthusiastic about learning new information
Hours and Benefits:
The position is part-time; hours and dates to be determined
Please send résumé and cover letter to cchs@CCHSNY.org
Part-Time Summer Tour Guides for 2019 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:
Qualifications:
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 send résumé and cover letter to info@cchsny.org
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 send résumé and cover letter to info@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.
