Deadline: 5/31/2026 (by 5pm)
Wage Range: Volunteer
Classification: Part-time
To apply: Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to salmonbrookhistoricalsociety@gmail.com with “Archival Intern” in the subject line.
Weekly Hours: Temporary position June 16th- September 29th (Tuesday, Thursdays and some Saturdays 9-12pm).
The Salmon Brook Historical Society invites all qualified individuals to apply to its part time volunteer Archival Internship in order to aid the society in preserving and promoting its history. All qualified applicants will be considered for volunteering without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Must have the ability to work in a variety of environments, be a strong communicator both oral and in writing and have a prior history working in a museum or library setting. Priority given to current or prior Granby residents.
Qualifications: Pursuing or have achieved a Bachelor's or Master’s degree art history, curation, or archives management. Experience with art handling desirable; demonstrated computer skills; organizational abilities; must have valid driver’s license, physical dexterity and visual acuity. Experience with Google Workspace and PastPerfect preferred.
Example of Duties:
- Work with the Archivist and Assistant Archivist to accession and deaccession artifacts using PastPerfect.
- Works with the Assistant Archivist to define inventory procedures and inventory Wilcox House property physical artifacts.
- Aids Curator in conducting interviews and writing docent materials for subsequent Wilcox House Tours.
- Participate in preservation and related activities to ensure access to Granby’s historical materials.
- Participate as a docent for the Wilcox House Tours Saturday July 11th, August 22nd, and September 12th.
Learn more about us at https://www.salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com.
