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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Part time Dishwashers
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Part time Hosts
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Part Line Prep cooks
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Part time Runners
Please apply in person at the Deerfield Inn, 81 Old Main St., Deerfield, MA
(Need to be 16 years old to apply)
LANDSCAPER
Historic Deerfield, a museum of history and decorative arts in Western Massachusetts, seeks a landscaper to perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds of Historic Deerfield under the direction of the lead landscaper. Must have a valid MA driver’s license.
Hours: 7AM to 3PM Monday through Friday. This position is on call 24/7 for emergencies that may arise and for snow removal. Weekend coverage as needed.
Pay: Starts at $17 per hour and depends on experience.
To Apply: Applications/resumes can be brought to our administrative building at 84B Old Main Street or emailed to mcgoldrick@historic-deerfield.