Hiring Organization: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey

Location: 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, NJ 08060-9618

Website: https://peachfield.org

Organization Description: The Society of Colonial Dames in NJ is a lineage/historical society committed to the stewardship of two museum properties, Peachfield and the Old Schoolhouse. The Society desires to preserve the buildings, lands, and collections to enrich and enlighten a diverse public. We tell the story of change at these properties to encourage the understanding of architectural, agricultural, and educational values through time.

Job Title: Director

Job Status: Part Time

Compensation: Hourly

Benefits: None

Position Summary: The Director is the public face of the NJ Dames, communicating with the members and the public, organizing and marketing programs, building relationships, assisting with financial operations, conducting tours of the historic properties and presenting programs, assisting with the interpretation of museums and collections, overseeing the Friends group.

Work Schedule: 15-20 hours, three days a week, with occasional weekend and evening work

Position Responsibilities:

Communication with the members and the public; organization and marketing of programs and events; building of relationships with community, historical, and preservation groups; assistance with financial operations; conduct of tours of historic sites and presentation of programs; assistance with interpretation of the museums and collections; oversight and building of the Friends group.

Position Qualifications:

Excellent communications, interpersonal, and computer skills. Marketing and social media experience. Well-organized and able to handle a mix of duties. A history or historic preservation background and experience with a museum or non-profit organization would be ideal. Residence in close proximity to Mount Holly is preferred.

Physical demands of job: Minimal, e.g., setting up chairs and projection equipment for programs and meetings.

How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, including a resume, to staff@peachfield.org. No telephone calls, please.

Hiring Organization: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey

Location: 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, NJ 08060-9618

Website: https://peachfield.org

Organization Description: The Society of Colonial Dames in NJ is a lineage/historical society committed to the stewardship of two museum properties, Peachfield and the Old Schoolhouse. The Society desires to preserve the buildings, lands, and collections to enrich and enlighten a diverse public. We tell the story of change at these properties to encourage the understanding of architectural, agricultural, and educational values through time.

Job Title: Office Administrator

Job Status: Part Time

Compensation: Hourly

Benefits: None

Position Summary: The Office Administrator staffs the office; performs clerical duties; interfaces with Society members, the Friends group, and the public; arranges for maintenance of physical property and equipment at museums; and assists with programs and events on select public weekends during the year.

Work Schedule: 15 hours, three mornings a week

Position Responsibilities:

Staffs the office; performs clerical duties; interfaces with Society members, the Friends group, and the public; monitors and updates Society website; sets up Zoom meetings; maintains equipment at headquarters; arranges for and supervises service people at the museum sites; coordinates with the Museum Properties chair for site needs; assists with programs and events on select public weekends.

Position Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal, writing, and computer skills. Knowledge of MS Office 365 and database programs is essential. Knowledge of Wordpress, Constant Contact, social media, and event marketing and planning are desirable. Residence in close proximity to Mount Holly is preferred.

Physical demands of job: Minimal, e.g., setting up chairs and visual aids

How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, including a resume, to staff@peachfield.org. No telephone calls, please.

Hiring Organization: Passaic County

Organization Description: The Passaic Archaeology Center is devoted to exploring and preserving the archaeological heritage of the county with an aim to understand how it functioned both locally and as part of a larger region.  By providing educational and public programming and collaborating with local partners, the Archaeology Center fosters a love of the past and promotes the need to protect the County's cultural resources.

Job Title: Public Archaeologist/Program Specialist

Job Status: Full Time

Compensation: $60,000yr

How to Apply: Send your CV by Feb. 20 to KellyR@PassaicCountyNJ.org