Work at the Sheldon

The oldest community-based museum in the country, the Sheldon Museum has welcomed visitors and researchers since 1884. Local businessman and tireless collector Henry Sheldon filled the Museum with fine Vermont furniture, paintings, textiles, documents, household objects, and artifacts that provide a glimpse into Addison County’s and Vermont’s past. The Museum is housed in an historic 1829 Federal house and in addition to the permanent collection, includes a Research Center with an exceptional archival collection, exhibit galleries, lovely garden and barn, and Museum Store in the heart of the vibrant college town of Middlebury, Vermont. Residing in a thriving area between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, our region frequently appears on lists of the best places to live and work.

Open Positions:

Seasonal Museum Assistant | Middlebury, VT

The Henry Sheldon Museum seeks a friendly, dependable and flexible seasonal assistant to support holiday operations, visitor services, Museum store sales, family activities and special projects. This is an opportunity to work with a small team and help create a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.

Position: Temporary & seasonal
Pay: $15 - $17 hours, depending on experience
Schedule: Primarily Saturdays, beginning November 19 – January 2, with some Fridays and additional days/evenings, as needed. 8-10 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome visitors, assist with admissions, running the model trains, and answer questions about the Museum.

  • Assist with Museum store sales, gift wrapping, and maintaining an inviting retail space.

  • Help prepare family activities, holiday exhibits, events, and seasonal programs.

  • Assist with organizing and restocking materials in the Makerspace, preparing public spaces, light cleaning, and other tasks and duties as needed.

 Qualifications:

  • Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with visitors of all ages.

  • Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.

  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team.

  • Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks.

  • Experience in customer service, retail, and/or working with children

  • Interest in museums, history, education, or the arts is welcome.

To apply: Send a brief letter of interest and resume to Coco Moseley, Executive Director at cmoseley@henrysheldonmuseum.org. No phone calls. Applications received by October 30 will be given priority.

The Henry Sheldon Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.