Job Opportunities
Employment
Thank you for your interest in Bayside Historical Society! Individuals interested in employment at BHS should check this page frequently for updated listings.
Position Announcement: Part-Time Archivist
Bayside Historical Society seeks a part-time archivist to manage its collection of more than 10,000 items, including photographs, papers, ephemera, correspondence, oral histories, and objects documenting the development of Bayside and its adjacent communities over the past 300 years. This role requires a strong understanding of archival standards and practices, as well as the ability to utilize various technologies for digitization and metadata management. The Archivist will play a crucial role in ensuring that our collections are well-organized and accessible to researchers, historians, and the public. Some experience with exhibit curation is preferred.
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Volunteers
Bayside Historical Society offers volunteer opportunities to both young people and adults in the community. In addition, local schools, civic and religious organizations are also able to provide volunteer services to BHS.
Volunteer responsibilities vary, but may include assisting with set-up/tear-down of programs and events, assisting teachers during onsite educational programs, greeting the public, managing ticket sales, seating patrons, and other duties as directed. The primary goal of the volunteer program is to support the mission of BHS as a learning destination, a resource for researchers and the community, and a venue for the visual and performing arts
Volunteers are welcome to participate in all programming and events. All volunteers are asked to identify their personal interests and preferences to facilitate assignments that are most satisfying. Every attempt will be made to assign volunteers to the type of projects and activities that most interest them. All volunteers, upon acceptance into the program, will be given a full orientation as to the policies and procedures of BHS.
If you are interested in volunteering, please download and complete our Volunteer Application Form, then scan it and email it back to info@baysidehistorical.org, or call the office at 718-352-1548.
Volunteers Needed: Education Program Assistant
Bayside Historical Society's Education Committee seeks interested, energetic, history-loving individuals to help with our K - 5 field trip program at the landmarked Officers' Club at Fort Totten in Bayside. This is a great community involvement opportunity, particularly for anyone who enjoys interacting with children.
• Training provided
• Flexible schedule (just a few weekday mornings a month, as your schedule permits!)
Apply online for Education Program Assistant
Internships
Bayside Historical Society offers opportunities to enhance your studies with unpaid internships. Please contact the office at info@baysidehistorical.org or 718-352-1548 for more information.