The Moravian Historical Society museum and historic site preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians.
The Museum is open daily from 1 to 4 pm. Reserve a guided museum tour today.
Career Opportunities at
Moravian Historical Society
The Moravian Historical Society is committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the museum collection itself. Our team is made up of art, history, and architecture lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating a dynamic and inspiring museum for our community. Join us!
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
The Moravian Historical Society (MHS) seeks an inventive, organized, and detail-oriented person to fill the role of Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. The Curator leads the efforts to care, preserve, and interpret the museum’s collection. This position is also responsible for planning, developing, and delivering interpretative exhibitions and programs to broad audiences.
The full job description can be found here.
Qualified individuals are invited to send a cover letter and resume here.
Office Manager
The Moravian Historical Society seeks an organized and detail oriented Office Manager to assist with the Museum’s operations. The Office Manager coordinates programs, events, and related tasks to ensure the Moravian Historical Society functions successfully.
The full job description can be found here.
Qualified individuals are invited to send a cover letter and resume here.
Museum Docent
The Moravian Historical Society seeks an enthusiastic Museum Docent to welcome visitors to the museum and assist with public programs and events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for history and enjoy working in the nonprofit museum field. The Museum Docent has three key areas of responsibility:
1) provide a welcoming atmosphere and serve as ambassadors for the organization as the museum’s first contact with the public,
2) serve as interpreters of the museum’s exhibitions, helping to give the visitor a deeper understanding and appreciation of the collection, and
3) assist in preserving the collections by providing security in exhibition areas.
The full job description can be found here.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to our director.
Internship Opportunities
The Moravian Historical Society has several exciting internship opportunities available to any college student who is interested in gaining hands-on experience working in a museum. Ideally, our internships are best suited for college students who are advanced in their studies and are thinking about pursuing careers in not-for-profit management or development. However, all college-level students are welcome to apply.
Currently, we are looking to fill two positions: Events Intern and Curatorial Intern. You can find more information about each available position here:
Please note that all internships are unpaid but can count towards college credit. Candidates should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and an updated resume to our director.