Employment & Internships
Interested in joining the team at CCHS? Browse our current opportunities below.
Employment Opportunities
There are currently no job openings.
Internship Opportunities
Collections Internship
Columbia County Historical Society is seeking several Collections Interns for the 2024 summer season. The internships offer an opportunity to gain practical and professional work experience in the museum field, and the exciting chance to take part in our ongoing events including our lecture series.
Responsibilities:
- Cataloguing objects from our permanent collections which includes: paintings, furniture, ceramics, paintings, textiles, and archival material
- Updating the PastPerfect® database
- Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibits
- Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Recent graduates may apply
- Strong background in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field
- Experience handling fine art, antiques, archival material, or related artifacts
- Experience in public programming and exhibitions
- Highly organized and possessing the ability to lift 30lbs
- Proficient in MS Office Suite®
- Knowledge of PastPerfect® software
Hours and Benefits:
To be determined commensurate with the department needs and the successful candidate’s experience.
Deadline: Rolling
How to Apply: Please send résumé and cover letter to director@cchsny.org
Museum Administration Internship
Columbia County Historical Society is seeking an administrative intern for the 2023 summer season. The internships offer an opportunity to gain practical and professional work experience in the museum field.
The museum administration intern (unpaid) will assist in general administrative tasks of CCHS. These include but are not limited to: processing memberships, assisting with mailings, set-up and breakdown at programs and fundraisers, sorting mail and various other tasks.
The position will begin in summer 2023 (flexible). The museum administration intern assists and reports to the Executive Director. Weekly commitment will be approximately 1–2 days per week (7–15 hrs), with flexibility in scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Director in all aspects of the administration of four historic properties, the permanent collection which includes: paintings, furniture, ceramics, paintings, textiles, and archival material
- Assist in organizing exhibition calendar and promotion of exhibitions
- Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibits
- Assist in the implementation of the CCHS public lecture series and other events
- Assist with postal and online mailings, announcements, and press releases
- Represent the Columbia County Historical Society in a professional manner
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Recent graduates may apply
- Strong background in museum studies, library science, history, or a related field
- Experience handling fine art, antiques, archival material, or related artifacts
- Experience in public programming and exhibitions
- Highly organized and possessing the ability to lift 30lbs
- Proficient in MS Office Suite®
Hours and Benefits:
Weekly commitment will be approximately 1-2 days per week (7-15 hrs), with flexibility in scheduling.
Deadline: Rolling
How to Apply: Please send résumé and cover letter to director@cchsny.org
DEI Statement
Columbia County Historical Society is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that celebrates the rich tapestry of our community’s history. We recognize that our shared past is shaped by individuals from various backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we are dedicated to reflecting that diversity in all aspects of our organization.
We acknowledge that achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and adaptation to ensure that our practices evolve with the changing needs of our community.
Our aim is to promote diversity and inclusion in our leaders, members, staff, and patrons, in our programming, both in content and curatorial participation, and in the stories we tell about our communities, Columbia County, New York and beyond.