Seasonal Museum Interpreter

Concord Museum; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local cultural institution in Massachusetts seeks enthusiastic individuals for a part-time seasonal position in their Family Trees winter event. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, assisting with the scavenger hunt, and ensuring safety in galleries. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible hours suitable for college students and retirees, with priority given to availability on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service role, comfortable with families.
• Previous experience in a museum or historic setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer questions.
• Assist with wayfinding and maintain craft stations.
• Help kids with the scavenger hunt and monitor galleries.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in American history

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Overview

The Concord Museum, in historic Concord, Massachusetts, seeks creative and dynamic individuals to join its museum interpretation team for our Family Trees winter event from November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Family Trees is a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as families explore new story trees, sit and read together, or undertake a festive scavenger hunt.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer questions
• Assist with wayfinding
• Maintain craft stations
• Help kids with the Family Trees scavenger hunt
• Monitor museum galleries to ensure the safety of the collection and decorated trees
• Provide a friendly, knowledgeable presence in the galleries

Availability and Preference

• We are prioritizing candidates who are available to work weekend shifts and holiday shifts (Friday after Thanksgiving, Friday after Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day).

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service role or working with the public; comfortable interacting with families with young children
• Previous experience in a museum or other historic setting is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Interest in American history is highly desirable

Hours

This part-time seasonal position is suitable for college or graduate students, retirees, and others with a flexible schedule. Hours may vary from week to week for a total of 6 to 25 hours.