Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

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Full Time Position

Museum Engagement Manager

$38,500 Full Time Exempt

The Mason County Historical Society (MCHS) is seeking a dynamic Museum Engagement Manager to grow and retain the Society’s membership base, enhance group sales, and develop compelling marketing campaigns. This role also provides administrative and operational support to ensure the Society's mission of preserving and sharing Mason County’s history is achieved.

The ideal candidate will excel in managing membership data, developing creative marketing strategies, and supporting daily operations at the Society’s museums as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Membership Management
  • Marketing & Social Media
  • Group Sales Engagement
  • Operations of Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred in marketing and communications, museums studies, or related field, but not required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in marketing, membership management, or museum operations.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing & social media platforms.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • A passion for history and a commitment to public engagement and education. 

 

For a full job description please email the Executive Director at [email protected]

Seasonal Positions

Museum Front Desk Clerk

April/May to October; Historic White Pine Village & the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

Mason County Historical Society staff members are committed to providing friendly, courteous service to the public. All work-related tasks will be performed in a professional, competent manner.  Museum Front Desk Clerks serve the visitors to three different venues by selling admission tickets, assisting guests and selling merchandise in museum stores, and providing information to guests about Historic White Pine Village, Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Mason County Research Center, and the general Mason County area.

Salary: $13.00

Full-time & part-time positions available, seasonal; (flexibility required, includes holidays, weekends, and possible evenings)

Core job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Stocks shelves and processes orders at the Research Center.
  • Enthusiastically greet guests upon arrival.
  • Assist visitors with the selection of appropriate admission tickets.
  • Accurately enter ticket purchases into a computerized cash register.
  • Assist museum store guests with purchases.
  • Accurately enter all museum store purchases into a computerized cash register.
  • Assist with straightening, maintaining, and light cleaning of the Research Center.
  • Study and know all MCHS public programs and facilities, including access issues for visitors with disabilities.
  • Respond to inquiries with information/suggestions to enhance the site and area visits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Positions

Village Interpreter

May - October

This position serves Mason County Historical Society as a costumed historical interpreter at Historic White Pine Village during the museum’s summer season. This position is responsible for interpreting the history of the early settler to Mason County, Michigan.

Salary: $14.00 hr

Part-time seasonal; 20 hours a week Tuesday - Saturday (flexibility required, includes some holidays and possible evenings)

Core job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Put our visitors first by treating them as respected guests and serving their needs to provide an enjoyable and educational experience for guests to the Village.
  • Interpreters will teach the history of Mason County’s early settlers to visitors as they tour the Village.
  • Lead or participate in tours and programs discussing the fur trades, farming, lumbering, and the general life of 18th & early 19th-century settlers to Mason County.
  • Interact with visitors in first-person and non-first-person roles to provide an interactive experience that enhances the visitor experience as they seek to understand the times.
  • Participate in tours and special events as needed.
  • Serve ice cream in the Town Hall as needed

Internships

Museum Operations Internship

The Museum Operations Internship for the Society assists in the day to day operations of all three Historical Society venues. This position will work directly with the Executive Director and Site Managers.

This position helps to facilitate the implementation of educational  programming, special events, and daily operation of Historic White Pine Village, Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, and the Mason County Historical Society & Emporium. 

While our internships are unpaid, we offer a $750 stipend upon successful completion of a  2-3 month internship. College credit may be available through your academic institution.

Core job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Works closely with the Executive Director and Site Managers to operate all three museums.
  • Assists with visitor engagement.
  • Helps facilitate field trip/school programs and guided tours.
  • Assist in the operation of special events.

Internships

Curator/Archivist Internship

The Curator Internship will assist with the care and management of the historical artifacts and archives in the Society’s collection. This position will work directly under the Collections Manager, and in collaboration with museum Site Managers.

This position helps protect and preserve the collection while making it more accessible and resourceful to researchers and the community. Additionally, this position will assist with research-related requests, genealogy requests, and various research-related needs.

While our internships are unpaid, we offer a $750 stipend upon successful completion of a 3 month internship. College credit may be available through your academic institution.

Core job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Collections

  • Cataloging and accessioning items.
  • Data entry into Past Perfect Database.
  • Properly store and hose different types of materials in accordance with archival and museum best practices.
  • Assist with research requests, work with researchers and volunteers, and schedule appointments for research.
  • Assist with the Mason County Ancestry Database.
  • Assist with programming opportunities and tours.
  • Assist with organizing the collection at the new Mason County Research Center.