Hancock Shaker Village/ Multiple Positions/Pittsfield, MA

 Hancock Shaker Village
       PO Box 927
       Pittsfield, Mass 01202

Contact Person:
       Todd Burdick
       Phone: 413-443-0188 x216
       Fax: 413-447-9357
       Email:tburdick@hancockshakervillage.org

Three types of jobs available:

Farm/Garden Staff - Present and interpret the farm and gardens for our adult and children visitors.

Interpreters – Engage a diverse audience of visitors with educational and interpretive programming, including talks, tours, hands-on demonstrations and more. Shaker history training provided.

Visitor Service Staff - Combined museum store/admissions sales points, high energy atmosphere, computer and retail.

Requirements and abilities:
       All applicants must be friendly, enjoy working with the public, have excellent customer service skills, be a team player.
Farm/Garden Staff - Agricultural experience is a plus, hands on livestock and garden care skills.
Interpreters –Theatre/Performing Arts experience a plus to bring the Shaker story to life.
Visitor Service Staff - Computer and retail experience needed. E-commerce experiences a plus.

Hours:
       6-40
Hours are:
       Variable
Starting date:
       April
Duration:
       April-October
Compensation:
       Hourly wage up to $9.00/hr, or unpaid service learning/co-operative education
Deadline for applying:
       March 31st, will accept later if applying for late summer or early fall