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Career Opportunities

Available positions at Historic Deerfield, Inc., are listed below.

To apply, follow instructions in the listing or download the job application and send to: Historic Deerfield, Inc., P.O. Box 321, Deerfield, MA 01342. Attn. Careers

ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant in the Business Office is responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, cash deposits, the corporate credit card program, and remittance of sales and use taxes.  The Accountant also prepares certain account reconciliations and analyses.  The role is cross trained to perform human resources and payroll functions as needed. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a starting salary range of $42,000-46,000 per year.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contacts of three professional references to jobs@historic-deerfield.org.

See the full job description here.

ASSISTANT TUTOR

The Assistant Tutor position provides program support to the Director of the Summer Fellowship Program and mentors seven undergraduate fellows. The Fellowship Program runs for nine weeks over the summer from early June to early August, and the Assistant Tutor will need to arrive in Deerfield approximately one week earlier (May 27) for orientation and preparation and to stay a week after for Program wrap-up (August 9), constituting about 11 weeks on site. This position reports to the Director of Academic Programs. This is a non-benefit eligible position with compensation equal to $5,500.00 for the 11-week period. Furnished accommodations and all meals are included.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@historic-deerfield.org. Applications are due by April 8th.

See the full job description here.

VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Historic Deerfield, a museum of history and decorative arts in Western Massachusetts, seeks Visitor Services Associates (VSAs). VSAs provide exceptional customer service and front-of-house experiences to Historic Deerfield’s visiting public at two separate ticketing sites. VSAs provide orientation information, wayfinding, membership information, and ticket sales to Historic Deerfield’s visitors. VSAs also serve as security for museum collections in gallery settings. Reporting to the Lead Visitor Services Associate, this role is a part-time, in-person, un-benefitted position with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., excluding one half hour for lunch. Some weekend hours may be required. If interested, please send cover letter explaining qualifications, CV, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@historic-deerfield.org. Please send all materials as attachments to an email with the subject of “VSA Search.” For more information, please call (413) 774-7132.

 See the full job description here.

LEAD VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Historic Deerfield, a museum of history and decorative arts in Western Massachusetts, seeks a Lead Visitor Services Associate. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting the staff of part-time Visitor Services Associates in their role of providing exceptional customer service and front-of-house experiences to Historic Deerfield’s visiting public at two separate ticketing sites. Visitor Services Associates provide welcoming information, wayfinding, gallery monitoring, and ticket sales to Historic Deerfield’s visitors. The Lead Visitor Services Associate is responsible for ensuring a smooth, quick, and helpful first encounter for Historic Deerfield’s visitors.

Reporting to the Visitor Services Manager, this role is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a starting wage of $15.50 per hour. Thirty-five hours per week. During HD’s Open Season, mid-April through November: Wednesday to Sunday, 8:45 to 4:45 with one half-hour break for lunch. During HD’s Closed Season, December through mid-April: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 to 4:30 with one half-hour break for lunch. If possible, the Lead Visitor Services Associate will not be scheduled one weekend per month during Historic Deerfield’s open season of mid-April through November.

If interested, please send cover letter explaining qualifications, CV, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@historic-deerfield.org. Please send all materials as attachments to an email with the subject of “Lead VSA Search.” For more information, please call (413) 774-7132.

 See the full job description here.

MUSEUM AIDE

Historic Deerfield, a museum of history and decorative arts in Western Massachusetts, seeks Museum Aides. This role provide visitor orientation, basic interpretation, and public supervision in self-guided museum spaces and houses. Museum Aides also support and contribute to Historic Deerfield programming, including group tours, school field trips, public programs, and special events. Anyone interested in history, art, and/or antiques, and who is interested in working with the public, should apply.

Reporting to the Visitor Services Manager, this role is a part-time, seasonal position with a starting hourly wage of $15.00.

If interested, please send cover letter explaining qualifications, CV, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@historic-deerfield.org. Please send all materials as attachments to an email with the subject of “Museum Aide Search.” For more information, please call (413) 774-7132.

 See the full job description here.

CHAMPNEY’S RESTAURANT & TAVERN AT THE DEERFIELD INN (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Champney’s Restaurant, part of Historic Deerfield, is looking for people to join their amazing team! Open positions are listed below.

Please apply in person at the Deerfield Inn, 81 Old Main St., Deerfield, MA

(Need to be 16 years old to apply)