Program Assistant

Description: Historic New England seeks a part-time Program Assistant to assist with the day-to-day operations and programs at the new Historic New England Center at Historic New England Center for Preservation and Collections in Haverhill, MA. The Program Assistant welcomes visitors, provides information on exhibitions and programs, sells retail items and tickets, assists with daily museum operations including opening and closing the museum. The Program Assistant assists with program operations, including set-up and take-down of programs.

Qualifications: Applicants should enjoy working with the public, have an interest in arts and culture, and have excellent communications skills. Experience in customer service is desirable. Requires strong computer skills including competency with CRM databases. Must be available Thursday-Sunday and have a flexible schedule.

About the Organization:

Historic New England—founded as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910—is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States. Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums  and landscapes, including several coastal farms.

The organization operates a major collections and archives center in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and has the world’s largest collection of New England artifacts, comprising more than 125,000 decorative arts and objects and 1.5 million archival documents including photographs, architectural drawings, manuscripts, and ephemera. Engaging education programs for youth, adults, and preservation professionals, and awardwinning exhibitions and publications are offered in person and virtually. The Historic New England Preservation Easement program is a national leader and protects 127 privately owned historic properties throughout the region.

To learn more, visit historicnewengland.org

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.