Employment
The Adirondack Museum is a not-for-profit history museum with 22 indoor/outdoor exhibit areas on 32 beautifully landscaped acres. The museum has year-round full-time and part-time staff as well as seasonal staff and interns who work when the museum is open from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. Seasonal job opportunities may be either full-time or part-time and include working in the store/admissions area, the café, in the exhibits, assisting families with hands-on activities, informing guests of membership opportunities, or working on the museum grounds.
To apply for a position, please download an Employment Application or call 518.352.7311 ext. 176 to request an application be mailed to you.
Completed application forms or resumes with cover letters can be faxed to us at 518.352.7653 or mailed to:
Adirondack Museum
Attn: Human Resources Manager
Route 28N and 30, P.O. Box 99
Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
Thank you for your interest in working at the Adirondack Museum. The museum is an equal opportunity employer.
Assistant Gardener
2 days/wk; Fridays required
Posted May 8, 2012
Description:
Assist with general gardening tasks.
Qualifications:
Looking for individuals with a friendly positive attitude & excellent customer service skills!
Other:
This is a seasonal position, mid-May to mid-October.
Café Assistant
Posted May 8, 2012
Description:
Prepare salads, sandwiches, and soups; operate a cash register; serve food to visitors; light cleaning; and replenish merchandise/supplies as needed.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have a friendly, positive attitude. Weekend work may be required.
Other:
This is a seasonal position, mid-May to mid-October.
Director of Finance & Operations
Department: Finance & Operations
Posted December 12, 2011
Description:
The Adirondack Museum seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as its next Director of Finance & Operations. The incumbent will manage the Museum's finances and financial systems including budget preparation, reporting, and investment portfolio oversight; IT; day-to-day operations; facilities; retail; and food service. This is a senior management position. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director and have substantial interaction with the Board of Trustees' Finance, Investment, and Facilities Committees.
The Museum is one of the premier cultural institutions in upstate New York and features 22 buildings on 32 landscaped acres. The year-round staff includes 31 full and part time employees. During the open season May - October, an additional 50 seasonal employees are added to the staff. Under the leadership of a new Executive Director, the Museum is embarking on an exciting period of growth and change.
A competitive salary will be offered along with an excellent benefits package.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years financial experience (preferably with not-for-profit organizations)
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing reports
- Supervisory experience
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Experience with a computerized accounting system (Blackbaud a plus)
- Experience with Fund Accounting preferred
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to Colleen Sage, Human Resources Manager, by email: csage@adkmuseum.org; fax (518) 352-7021 or mail to:
Adirondack Museum
Attn: Human Resources Manager
PO Box 99
Blue Mt. Lake, NY 12812
Education Assistant
Posted
Description:
Greet and interact with visitors in the exhibits and at activity stations; oversee artifacts in the exhibits; light cleaning.
Qualifications:
Looking for individuals with a friendly positive attitude & excellent customer service skills!
Other:
This is a seasonal position, mid-May to mid-October.
Sales Associate
Posted
Description:
Assist visitors with shopping experience; operate sales terminal; unpack, mark and stock merchandise (weekends required).
Qualifications:
Looking for individuals with a friendly positive attitude & excellent customer service skills!
Other:
This is a seasonal position, mid-May to mid-October.
Telephone Receptionist
Tuesday/Wednesday
Posted
Description:
Answer museum's main phone line; clerical duties.
Qualifications:
Looking for individuals with a friendly positive attitude & excellent customer service skills!
Other:
This is a seasonal position, mid-May to mid-October.
