Employment Opportunities at S-WH

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Advancement Associate (Part-Time)

Part-Time  ~  Non-Exempt  ~  Hourly
The Advancement Associate works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and Curator, supporting the museum's donor relations, membership, and fundraising activities. This role focuses on the relationship side of development: maintaining donor and membership records in PastPerfect, acknowledging gifts, coordinating membership communications and renewals, supporting event logistics, managing volunteer engagement, and assisting with grant tracking and narrative reporting.

Compensation and Schedule: $22 per hour, 24 hours per week. In-person at Stanley-Whitman House, Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours for special events. On-site parking provided.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Qualified individuals who need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position are encouraged to contact the Executive Director.

This description is not exhaustive, and duties may evolve based on museum needs.

Stanley-Whitman House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and brief cover letter to:
Andres (Andy) Verzosa
Executive Director & Curator
Stanley-Whitman House
averzosa@stanleywhitman.org

Bookkeeper (Part-Time, Contracted)

Independent Contractor (1099)  ~  Part-Time
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employment position. The Bookkeeper works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and Curator, executing approved financial processes and maintaining accurate accounting records in QuickBooks Online using class-based fund accounting. Responsibilities include monthly reconciliation across point-of-sale, ticketing, and online giving platforms; accounts payable and receivable; grant financial tracking; and preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.

Compensation and Schedule: $25 to $35 per hour, commensurate with experience. Hours vary by season, with more time during audit season in the fall and budget preparation in the spring. Remote work is possible for most tasks; occasional on-site presence in Farmington is preferred.

This description is not exhaustive, and duties may evolve based on museum needs.

Stanley-Whitman House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and brief cover letter to:
Andres (Andy) Verzosa
Executive Director & Curator
Stanley-Whitman House
averzosa@stanleywhitman.org

Museum Interpreter (Part-Time)

Part-Time  ~  Non-Exempt  ~  Hourly
Stanley-Whitman House, a National Historic Landmark in Farmington, Connecticut, seeks an enthusiastic, engaging, and dependable part-time Museum Interpreter to support the museum's educational and public programs.

Working under the direction of the Museum Educator(s) and the supervision of the Executive Director, the Museum Interpreter assists with the delivery of educational programming, guided tours, and visitor experiences for school groups, families, and adult audiences. Museum Interpreters present established interpretive programs, assist with field trips and public programs, and help ensure every visitor has a welcoming and engaging experience.

Training in the museum's history, collections, educational philosophy, and interpretive techniques will be provided.

This position is ideal for an emerging museum professional, college or graduate student, retired educator, or anyone with an interest in history, museums, education, and public engagement.

Schedule: Approximately 10–20 hours per week, primarily weekdays during school field trips, with occasional evenings and weekends for public programs and special events.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist Museum Educators with school field trips and educational programs.

•  Lead guided tours of the historic house, gardens, exhibitions, and cemetery using established interpretive materials.

•  Present portions of school programs and hands-on activities as assigned.

•  Welcome visitors and provide excellent customer service.

•  Prepare, set up, and clean up educational materials and program spaces.

•  Support family programs, community events, and seasonal museum activities.

•  Learn and accurately present the history of Stanley-Whitman House, its collections, and the broader history of colonial New England.

•  Participate in staff training and departmental meetings as requested.

•  Perform other interpretive and visitor engagement duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•  Interest in history, museums, education, public history, or the humanities.

•  Comfortable speaking with children and adult audiences.

•  Friendly, dependable, professional, and eager to learn.

•  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•  Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small museum team.

•  Experience working with children, museums, historic sites, camps, schools, or visitor services is preferred but not required.

•  Coursework or a degree in history, museum studies, education, anthropology, American studies, or a related field is desirable but not required.

Compensation

Starting at $18.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule Approximately 10–20 hours per week. Most hours occur during weekday school field trips, with occasional evenings and weekends for public programs and special events.

Other

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Stanley-Whitman House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply

Please submit a résumé and brief cover letter to:
Andres (Andy) Verzosa
Executive Director & Curator
Stanley-Whitman House
averzosa@stanleywhitman.org