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!

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We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Assistant Director

The Moravian Historical Society seeks seeks an experienced nonprofit professional to help advance its mission in creative and impactful ways. The Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination of programs, events, and related tasks to ensure the Moravian Historical Society functions successfully on an ongoing basis.  The Assistant Director advances the museum’s public engagement by developing and implementing inventive programs that enrich the understanding of MHS collections, exhibitions, and history.

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The full job description can be found here. 

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Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to director@moravianhistory.org.

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Museum Docent

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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. 

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The full job description can be found here.

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Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to director@moravianhistory.org. 

Internship Opportunities

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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:

Curatorial Intern

Events Intern 

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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 director@moravianhistory.org.