Careers at the Fairbanks House Museum
Join us in preserving history, engaging our community, and helping shape the future of one of America’s most remarkable historic sites.
The Fairbanks House Museum offers opportunities for talented, mission-driven professionals who are passionate about historic preservation, museums, education, nonprofit service, and public engagement. Our staff work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, volunteers, members, preservation professionals, and community partners to care for the Fairbanks House and its collections while creating meaningful experiences for visitors and future generations.
Current employment opportunities are listed below. Full position descriptions, qualifications, application instructions, and other details are available through the New England Museum Association.
Current Opportunities
Collections Manager
The Fairbanks House Museum seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Collections Manager to lead the stewardship, preservation, documentation, and interpretation of its nationally significant historic collection.
This position combines collections care, archival management, research, conservation planning, and public engagement. Working collaboratively with the President, Board of Directors, Collections Committee, volunteers, and preservation partners, the Collections Manager will help expand access to the collection, advance preservation priorities, and support the Museum’s long-term goals.
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Museum Operations Manager
The Fairbanks House Museum seeks an energetic, organized, and mission-driven Museum Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our historic site and help translate organizational priorities into action.
The Operations Manager coordinates museum operations, staff and volunteers, membership administration, donor stewardship, facilities activities, projects, and major organizational initiatives. Working closely with the President, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners, this position plays a central role in delivering an outstanding visitor experience while supporting the preservation and continued growth of the Museum.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The Fairbanks Family in America, Inc., which operates the Fairbanks House Museum, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or Massachusetts law.