Oral History Fellow Martha's Vineyard Museum

Summary

The Sheldon Hackney Oral History Fellow will gain hands‑on experience in all aspects of MVM’s oral history program while helping to preserve and share the diverse voices of Martha’s Vineyard’s community.

Work will include:

• Research and interview preparation
• Conducting and recording oral history interviews with community members
• Processing and archiving oral histories according to museum standards
• Assisting in curating oral histories for museum exhibits, social media, and radio

Fellowships will commence on or after June 8, 2026. All fellows are asked to work as late into August as possible for their schedule.

• Reports to: Oral History Curator
• Number of Positions Available: 1 part‑time (20 hours per week)

• Strong interest in oral history, public history, or community‑based research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new equipment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

$3,000 stipend

Martha’s Vineyard Museum (MVM) is more than 100 years old. The Museum collects art, artifacts, oral histories, documents, and photographs that tell the Island’s story from time immemorial to today. MVM provides a framework for understanding the past to help create a better future.

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Curatorial & Research