Museum Counting House Admissions Clerk

Full job description
The Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is a historic house museum located in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The purpose of the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is to interpret American, New Hampshire, and Portsmouth history through the lives and possessions of the inhabitants of the house, both free and enslaved. A National Historic Landmark, the museum has been open to the public since 1912 and illustrates history through twelve period furnished rooms demonstrating 150 years of life in the home. The Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is owned and operated by the National Society of Colonial Dames in America in the State of New Hampshire.

DESCRIPTION: The primary responsibilities of the Museum Counting House Admissions Clerk is to greet visitors, sign visitors in for museum tours of the ca.1763 Moffatt-Ladd House, gift shop coverage and processing of payments for gift shop items. Paid training and free parking are provided. This part-time position is perfect for retirees, students, those interested in working in a museum setting, and others looking for flexible hours in a beautiful, historic setting. The Moffatt-Ladd House season is open from June 1 through the middle of October. It is preferable that the CH Admissions Clerk work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and one or more years of related experience is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people of all ages, and have an interest in museums, history, and decorative arts. Knowledge of basic computer operations and customer service or retail experience is a plus. Applicants must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, and work in historic settings that are often hot and humid.

Applicants must be available weekdays (preferably four days including Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

How to Apply / Contact
If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to Nan Bulger, Executive Director, at director@moffattladd.org. In the subject of your email, please write CH CLERK POSITION.


Start Date: Immediate Work
Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits: Free parking
Physical Setting: Office Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person