Research and Collections Assistant

Research and Collections Assistant  

Litchfield Historical Society – Litchfield, CT, US

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Position Title: Research and Collections Assistant

Status: Part-Time, Year-Round (15-20 hrs/week)

Anticipated Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 4pm

Supervisor: Executive Director

Purpose:

The Research and Collections Assistant of the Litchfield Historical Society facilitates the daily research experience of patrons to the Helga J. Ingraham Research Library. In addition to assisting visitors with research needs, the Research and Collections Assistant provides support to the care, maintenance, and management of the organization’s object and archival collections.

About the Litchfield Historical Society: 

The Litchfield Historical Society (LHS) is an American Alliance of Museums accredited organization dedicated to sharing the history and culture of the Town of Litchfield, Connecticut, through dynamic exhibits, diverse programs and events, representative collections, and publicly accessible resources. LHS comprises the Litchfield History Museum, Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Research Library, Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School, and Tapping Reeve Meadow.  Our work centers on our Mission to make the past usable, connecting our community and audiences with their history and culture to chart a way forward.  

  LHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, disability status, marital or civil union status, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, erased criminal records or any other characteristic protected by law.  

To Apply:  

Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected].