Shelburne Museum has full-time, year-round, part-time, and seasonal staff as well as paid and unpaid internships. Positions are posted on this page as they become available.

Benefits of employment at the Museum include competitive compensation; access to exceptional collections and exhibitions; working in a dynamic, creative, team-oriented environment; and contributing to one of Vermont's major cultural and educational institutions.

Protection Services Security Officer

Protection Services
Full-Time
Posted May 14, 2008

Description:

Responsible for performing all aspects of Shelburne Museum fire protection and security operations. Conducts vehicle and foot patrols, conducts inspections of buildings and grounds, prepares reports, monitors equipment, provides information and assistance to visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Works cooperatively with other Museum staff to ensure safety and security of visitors and staff. Monitor all required environmental control equipment and record appropriate data relating to temperature, humidity and extending to fuel supply and levels.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. Some related (security, protection services, police or military) training beyond high school or work experience preferred. Demonstrated experience providing excellent internal and external customer service. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to perform all required duties during severe weather conditions, both summer and winter; to climb and descend stairs repeatedly during each duty period; walk long distances; occasionally lift and carry moderate to heavy items; be flexible to work extended hours to insure staffing in unforeseen situations and when necessary for special circumstances and events. Applicant must be available to cover all three shifts on an on-call basis. Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is preferred. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply:

Download an application from this page or call 802-985-3348 x 3307 to request an application packet. Forward completed application to Gail Borden, Human Resources Manager, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482.

Seasonal Protection Services Officer

Protection Services
Part-time to Full Time, Seasonal
Posted February 27, 2008

Description:

Seasonal Protection Services Officers are responsible for staffing one of the Museum’s exhibit buildings. Assist full-time officers with temperature readings and property checks as requested. Provide assistance to Museum guests as needed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or its equivalent. College degree in a related field preferred. Protection Services, Law Enforcement or Military with an honorable discharge preferred. Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license, must be able to lift 20 lbs., must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, must be able to interact well with Museum staff, guests and visitors, and must be able to work weekends.

Compensation and Benefits:

$9.15 per hour; spectacular working environment, committed friendly co-workers, discount at the Museum Store and Café, passes to the museum to share with friends and family, reciprocal benefits at regional museums and tourist attractions.

To Apply:

Download and forward completed application to Gail Borden Human Resources Manager, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482 or gborden@shelburnemuseum.org or call 802-985-3346 x 3562 to request an application package.

Reserve Protection Services Officers

Protection Services
part time
Posted May 14, 2008

Description:

Responsible for performing all aspects of Shelburne Museum fire protection and security operations. Conducts vehicle and foot patrols, conducts inspections of buildings and grounds, prepares reports, monitors equipment, provides information and assistance to visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Works cooperatively with other Museum staff to ensure safety and security of visitors and staff. Monitor all required environmental control equipment and record appropriate data relating to temperature, humidity and extending to fuel supply and levels.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. Some related (security, protection services, police or military) training beyond high school or work experience preferred. Demonstrated experience providing excellent internal and external customer service. Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to perform all required duties during severe weather conditions, both summer and winter; to climb and descend stairs repeatedly during each duty period; walk long distances; occasionally lift and carry moderate to heavy items; be flexible to work extended hours to insure staffing in unforeseen situations and when necessary for special circumstances and events. Applicant must be available to cover all three shifts on an on-call basis. Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is preferred. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive hourly wage.

To Apply:

Download an application from this page or call 802-985-3348 x 3307 to request an application packet. Forward completed application to Gail Borden, Human Resources Manager, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482.

Seasonal Housekeeper

Buildings Department
May Thr Oct for 32 hours per week
Posted March 17, 2008

Description:

Some after hours and weekend work required. Vacuums buildings as assigned. Cleans all restrooms (daily), cleans fixtures, mop floors, restocks supplies. Collects trash and recycling throughout Museum (daily). Washes windows of Museum buildings. Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Must be 16 years or older. Must have two years of high school education. Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds and be able to do rigorous labor for extended periods. Two years commercial/residential housekeeping experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

$9.15 per hour

To Apply:

Call 802-985-3346 x 3562 to request an application packet or download an application from this page and forward completed application to Buildings Department, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482.