How to Post a Listing

Below is a listing of position openings in our region.  Posting positions on the CLHO Web site is a gratis service only available to CLHO members. To post a job opening, please send the announcement to by the first of every month and include the job posting closing date.  Openings posted will remain on the Web site until the ad's closing date. If you wish to re-advertise a job opening, please send an updated e-mail to the address provided above.

Openings

Seasonal-part-time/Volunteers/Unpaid Intern at Ebenezer Avery House

Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday noon-4 p.m.

The Avery Memorial Association is in need of volunteers, unpaid interns for the upcoming season. They will greet people visiting the museum, conduct tours; assist with daily museum operations, training provided by Curator.

Historic Building Researcher

The Norwalk Historical Society, Inc. is hiring a consultant to undertake research on historic buildings for the plaque program. Archival, library and research competency required, as is the ability to complete written projects in a timely, professional manner. Consultants are paid a flat fee of $200.00 for every report submitted. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by April 15, 2011 via or Mail to: Norwalk Historical Society, P.O. Box 1640, Norwalk, CT 06852.

Executive Director, Ansonia CT

The Derby Historical Society is a progressive, regional historical society located in Ansonia, CT seeking a part time Executive Director. This individual would be responsible for the day to day operations of the Society including its programs, collections and properties. Duties would also include providing the Board of Directors with necessary guidance re: museum best practices and ethics as well as assistance in fundraising efforts, including but not limited to grant writing and social networking. Responsibility for the coordination and oversight of volunteers is required as is maintenance and improvement of the existing Past Perfect database. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: or required. To apply send letter, resume and list of references to or send hard copy to President, Derby Historical Society, PO Box 331, Derby, CT 06418. No calls please.

Librarian/Archivist Position - Historic Hudson Valley
Tarrytown, New York

Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) seeks a forward-looking, systems-savvy, hands-on professional for new, full-time position: Manager of Library and Archival Services. Reporting to the Curator, the person will be responsible for the organization’s book, historical document, and corporate record resources; related project management and implementation; and external and internal reference services oversight. To learn about HHV’s library and archives, see http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/34/92/.

Key Position Responsibilities
• Developing and implementing long-term plans for the museum’s library and archives
• Helping implement move of library and archives to newly constructed headquarters building
• Creating database and other finding aids
• Organizing HHV corporate and project documents and vital records
• Cataloging books and processing archival collections
• Managing projects and assisting grantswriter in seeking project funds for the library
• Recruiting and motivating a cadre of volunteers to work on specific projects
• Aiding research related to HHV historic sites and Hudson Valley history and material culture that leads to publications, digital content, and/or public programming for the museum.

Qualifications Sought
• MLS or related degree; at least five years of archives and/or library management experience
• Mastery of archives and library standards, procedures, and access systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects and to supervise staff and volunteers
• Historical research skills helpful; experience with TMS preferred