Careers
The Wyckoff House Museum relies on a small and dedicated staff, committed board members, and community stakeholders.
Job Opportunities
Inquiry + Learning Program Facilitators
Inquiry & Learning facilitators will lead historical and environmental programs, delivering engaging lessons using hands-on activities and inquiry-based techniques for K-12 students, families, and adults. Along with other staff, facilitators will also assist with Saturday open hours, large-scale public program events, site rentals, and tours.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead inquiry-driven, curriculum-aligned learning programs (pre-K–12th grade, college, adult, & seniors), tours, and hands-on workshops at the museum, outdoors on our urban farm, and at NYC schools.
- Review program and tour information in advance to modify facilitation according to group needs.
- Prepare supplies for program experiences and help maintain organized learning spaces.
- Attend regular department meetings and trainings to further professional growth and development.
- Engage the museum’s community by creating a welcoming, inviting, and relevant educational environment.
- Occasionally lead or assist with other Inquiry & Learning Department programs such as family programming, off-site workshops, and summer teen apprenticeship as needed.
- Contribute to the research and development of new programs as needed.
Qualifications:
- Experience with informal learning practices in environments working with K-12 audiences.
- Work experience equivalent to a 4 year degree in education, environmental studies, history, museum studies, or a related field.
- Group management skills.
- Comfort with technology and fluency in Google Suite.
- Teacher certification and/or knowledge of NYS curriculum standards are welcome but not required.
Compensation: Starting at $22/hour up to 8 hours per week.
Commitment:
- Inquiry & Learning facilitators can expect to lead up to four 90-minute lessons per week, scheduled with a minimum of 2 hour time commitments.
- This is a part-time position, with up to 8 hours each week, on a flexible Tuesday-Saturday schedule. Additional opportunities are possible, subject to seasonal availability and audience demand.
- Facilitators should be available at least three weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) and Saturdays. Preference will be given to candidates who have availability on weekends, school vacations, and holidays to lead new and existing program initiatives.
For more information, check out the full job listing here.
To apply as an Inquiry & Learning Facilitator, please email your resume and letter of interest as a PDF attachment to jobs@wyckoffmuseum.org with the subject title “WHM Inquiry & Learning.”
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with preference given to those received before November 8th.
Applications for the the 2024 Teen Garden Apprentice Program are no longer being accepted. Check back in Spring 2025 for information about next year’s program.
The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) provides first-hand experience cultivating organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, and perennials on our 1.5 acre site. Check out the 2023 Apprentice Job Description here.
To Apply: All applications and questions regarding employment and the apprenticeship can be directed to: jobs@wyckoffmuseum.org