Seasonal Museum Interpreter

Overview

The Concord Museum, in historic Concord, Massachusetts, seeks creative and dynamic individuals to join its museum interpretation team for our Family Trees winter event from November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Family Trees is a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book.

A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as families explore new story trees, sit and read together, or undertake a festive scavenger hunt.

• Greet visitors and answer questions
• Assist with way finding
• Maintain craft stations
• Help kids with the Family Trees scavenger hunt
• Monitor museum galleries to ensure the safety of the collection and decorated trees
• Provide a friendly, knowledgeable presence in the galleries

• We are prioritizing candidates who are available to work weekend shifts and holiday shifts (Friday after Thanksgiving, Friday after Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day).

• Experience in a customer service role or working with the public; comfortable interacting with families with young children
• Previous experience in a museum or other historic setting is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Interest in American history is highly desirable

This part-time seasonal position is suitable for college or graduate students, retirees, and others with a flexible schedule. Hours may vary from week to week for a total of 6 to 25 hours.