Museum Program Associate

Summary

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Part Time Professional Boston, MA, US2 days ago Requisition ID: 1007Are you passionate about history, people, and making an impact?The Museum of African American History in Boston is looking for a Museum Program Associate to join our team - and this is not your average part-time gig.This is the role where you stand inside one of America's most significant historic sites and bring it to life.We're talking about a nearly 200-year-old African Meeting House - a place where abolitionists gathered, where freedom was debated, and where the course of American history shifted. You'll be the person who helps a school kid or a curious traveler understand why that still matters today.If you love history, thrive with people, and want your work to mean something, keep reading.What you'll actually be doing:You're the Museum's frontline ambassador. That means leading tours, running school programs, welcoming visitors, and managing the day-to-day of admissions and our museum store. You'll work across a collection of iconic Boston and Nantucket sites - including the African Meeting Houses, the Abiel Smith School, and the Black Heritage Trail.No two days look the same. One morning you're facilitating a workshop with middle schoolers. That afternoon you're welcoming international visitors and sharing the story of the abolitionist movement. It is hands-on, community-centered work that connects history to the issues people are still wrestling with today.You'd be a great fit if you:Have a background (or strong interest) in African American history, public history, museum studies, or a related fieldLove public speaking and can connect with audiences of all ages and backgroundsBring warmth, professionalism, and reliability to everything you doAre available to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysSpeak a second language (a bonus, not a requirement)The details:Boston, MAPart-time, 24-28 hours/week$20.00/hourReports to the Chief Operating Officer#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Part Time Professional Boston, MA, US2 days ago Requisition ID: 1007Are you passionate about history, people, and making an impact?The Museum of African American History in Boston is looking for a Museum Program Associate to join our team - and this is not your average part-time gig.This is the role where you stand inside one of America's most significant historic sites and bring it to life.We're talking about a nearly 200-year-old African Meeting House - a place where abolitionists gathered, where freedom was debated, and where the course of American history shifted. You'll be the person who helps a school kid or a curious traveler understand why that still matters today.If you love history, thrive with people, and want your work to mean something, keep reading.What you'll actually be doing:You're the Museum's frontline ambassador. That means leading tours, running school programs, welcoming visitors, and managing the day-to-day of admissions and our museum store. You'll work across a collection of iconic Boston and Nantucket sites - including the African Meeting Houses, the Abiel Smith School, and the Black Heritage Trail.No two days look the same. One morning you're facilitating a workshop with middle schoolers. That afternoon you're welcoming international visitors and sharing the story of the abolitionist movement. It is hands-on, community-centered work that connects history to the issues people are still wrestling with today.You'd be a great fit if you:Have a background (or strong interest) in African American history, public history, museum studies, or a related fieldLove public speaking and can connect with audiences of all ages and backgroundsBring warmth, professionalism, and reliability to everything you doAre available to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysSpeak a second language (a bonus, not a requirement)The details:Boston, MAPart-time, 24-28 hours/week$20.00/hourReports to the Chief Operating Officer#J-18808-Ljbffr