Part-Time Museum Program Ambassador

Museum of African American History, Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Museum of African American History in Boston is seeking a part-time Museum Program Associate to serve as a frontline ambassador, leading tours and school programs, welcoming visitors, and running admissions and the museum store across multiple historic sites.

You will engage diverse audiences, facilitate workshops, and help bring to life the stories of the African Meeting House, Abiel Smith School, and Black Heritage Trail.

Qualifications

• Background or strong interest in African American history, public history, museum studies, or a related field.
• Love public speaking and can connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
• Bring warmth, professionalism, and reliability to everything you do.
• Are available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Speaking a second language is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead tours, run school programs, welcome visitors, and manage admissions and our museum store across multiple sites.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with international visitors and diverse groups.
• Provide hands-on, community-centered programming that connects history to current issues.

Skills

Public speaking

People skills

Weekend availability

Second language

Reliability

Job description

The Museum of African American History in Boston is seeking a part-time Museum Program Associate to serve as a frontline ambassador, leading tours and school programs, welcoming visitors, and running admissions and the museum store across multiple historic sites.

You will engage diverse audiences, facilitate workshops, and help bring to life the stories of the African Meeting House, Abiel Smith School, and Black Heritage Trail.