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.
Summer Internship (an eight-week position from June 25, 2010 through August 18, 2010)
Collections & Interpretation (Education Department)
Posted February 23, 2010
Description:
The Adirondack Museum shares the history and culture of the Adirondack region through exhibits, programs and special events. The Collections and Interpretation Department oversees the Museum's visitor studies function by planning and implementing evaluation processes for events, programs, exhibits, and visitor experiences.
An eight-week position is available. Intern responsibilities may include:
Qualifications:
Applicants must have excellent communication and organizational skills, be flexible, and patient. Applicants should be outgoing, enjoy rural areas and outdoor activities, and enjoy working with people. Preference for college graduate with degree in social sciences and familiarity with Excel and Access.
To Apply:
Application deadline is April 5, 2010. Please send letter of interest, resume, and references (both work and academic references are preferred) to:
Adirondack Museum
Attn: Micaela Hall
PO Box 99
Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
518-352-7311 ext. 128
mhall@adkmuseum.org
www.AdirondackMuseum.org
Fax # (518) 352-7653
Advancement Associate (Temporary position for approximately 2 years)
Office of Institutional Advancement
Posted January 28, 2010
Description:
The Adirondack Museum has a temporary position (for approximately two years) for an Advancement Associate who will be responsible for researching and compiling detailed donor and prospect profiles, reports, and lists for meetings, events, and strategic planning purposes. This position will also be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the museum’s donor database, and helping to prepare a case for support as the museum positions itself to broaden its donor base and increase the number of major donors for special project fundraising and annual and endowment support. This position is non-exempt with benefits.
Additional duties will include coordinating, implementing and tracking prospect segmentation mailings for planned giving, special initiatives, and annual fund based on information supplied by Blackbaud’s ProspectPoint modeling service. This individual will also assist in organizing events and gatherings to appeal to high-end donor prospects, and help develop strategies to further cultivate individuals moving them from prospects to major donors.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will be able to learn and adapt to new computer programs effectively and in a timely manner. Prior experience with Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud Analytics Research Center (BARC) systems is preferred. Strong computer skills are required with proficiency in Windows-based word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet. Strong research and organizational skills, and attention to detail are important. Must be able to work on multiple, and simultaneous projects and deadlines. Good verbal and written communications skills are essential.
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to Colleen Sage, Human Resources Manager, by email: csage@adkmuseum.org; fax (518) 352-7653 or mail to: Adirondack Museum, Attn: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 99, Blue Mt. Lake, NY 12812.
