Employment
Opportunities
The Nantucket Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Museum Educator
We have the perfect summer job for you!
The Nantucket Historical Association is currently hiring part-time Museum Educators for positions in the Whaling Museum Discovery Room. Positions start June 24 and end August 31, 2013. Average of 20 hours/week; full-day and half-day shifts available.
Responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate is able to work with visitors of all ages, possesses excellent communication skills, and must exhibit a creative, positive, helpful, team-oriented attitude. Experience in teaching, babysitting, and performing arts are helpful, as is a demonstrated interest in history.
For an application to apply, please email education@nha.org.
The Nantucket Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.
NHA Public Programs Coordinator
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The Nantucket Historical Association is seeking an energetic and positive visionary who enjoys public service and event planning to join its award-winning team as Public Programs Coordinator.
The NHA provides a dynamic array of guest lectures, concerts, family experiences and special programs to the Nantucket community all year long, and the Public Programs Coordinator is responsible for the creation and successful management of this fast-paced program schedule.
The NHA Public Programs Coordinator must have a strong eye for detail and a larger creative vision, as s/he will research, develop, and execute one-of-a-kind, engaging public programs and outreach experiences for adults and families, inspired by the NHA's historic collections and seasonal exhibitions.
Applicants should possess a genuine appreciation for working with the greater public, as well as colleagues in the Nantucket community. Candidates should be outgoing, creative self-starters with truly superior organizational and communication skills, and must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining a positive outlook and sense of humor.
This position calls for an independent problem-solver who is equally adept at asking for help, someone who is comfortable taking direction from a supervisor or working closely in a team setting. This candidate should have an aptitude for learning new technology, media and A/V skills as required. Applicant must be prepared to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and/or at least 3-5 years of related experience in public programs, event management, customer service and/or education. A Master's degree, relevant experience at a museum or historic site and/or demonstrated interest in art history, public history, or museum administration is a plus. An open, positive attitude is essential.
Cover letter, resume and three references should be emailed immediately to Rebecca Miller at rmiller@nha.org, or c/o Nantucket Historical Association, PO Box 1016, Nantucket, MA 02554.
The Nantucket Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Manager of Visitor Operations
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The Nantucket Historical Association is seeking a diplomatic and creative candidate who enjoys all aspects of team management, public service and hospitality to join its award-winning team on Nantucket. The Manager of Visitor Operations is responsible for leading a talented team to provide the highest level of informed customer service and guided programs at the NHA Whaling Museum and public historic sites to over 60,000 visitors annually.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, flexible leader who loves working with the public and is skilled at facilitating successful collaboration, cooperation, and coordination between visitors and staff. The candidate should demonstrate a proven aptitude for learning new technology and A/V skills, and is responsible for key administrative tasks including database entries and troubleshooting, scheduling, visitation statistics, and program and staff evaluations.
The successful candidate is equally comfortable taking direction from a supervisor or working closely in a team setting, and will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in, management, customer service and/or education. A Master's degree, relevant experience at a museum or historic site and/or demonstrated interest in history is a plus. Applicant must be prepared to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays if required.
Cover letter, resume and three references should be emailed to Rebecca Miller at rmiller@nha.org, or c/o Nantucket Historical Association, PO Box 1016, Nantucket, MA 02554. The Nantucket Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Fellowship Opportunities
E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellowship
Volunteer Opportunities
The Nantucket Historical Association has many jobs for volunteersTo fill out the GENERAL VOLUNTEER FORM, click here. (PDF file). Please fax it to us at 508-228-5618, drop off at 15 Broad Street, or mail to P.O. Box 1016 Nantucket, MA 02554.
The RESEARCH LIBRARY offers a booklet describing volunteer activities in detail. To view the volunteer booklet, please click here (PDF file). If you're interested, please fax or drop off the form to us, or send us an email.
