Who We Are
The Wyckoff House Museum relies on a small and dedicated staff composed of mostly part-time employees, committed board members, and dedicated volunteers.
Melissa Branfman, Executive Director, melissa@wyckoffmuseum.org
Danielle Hilkin, Director of Inquiry, Learning, & Outreach, danielle@wyckoffmuseum.org
James Scales, Caretaker/ Beekeeper
Zachary Tan Strein, Farm and Community Engagement Director, zach@wyckoffmuseum.org
Paul Joseph, Farm and GAP Coordinator, paul@wyckoffmuseum.org
Isabella Potapenko, Bookkeeper/ Administrator, isabella@wyckoffmuseum.org
For general inquiries please contact info@wyckoffmuseum.org
Jobs
OPEN POSITION: Outdoor Education & Programs Coordinator
Key responsibilities will include providing leadership to the summer Garden Apprentice Program and off-season support to the museum and farm’s public and learning programs, which include school visits, monthly family days, curricula development, and seasonal events. This position offers a candidate with experience in teen or youth programs an opportunity to work in a unique, culturally-specific setting and highly collaborative team environment.
To Apply: Please email your resume and letter of interest as a PDF attachment to jobs@wyckoffmuseum.org with the subject title “Outdoor Education & Programs Coordinator” by February 28, 2023.
Applications for the the 2023 Teen Garden Apprentice Program will be open in late April 2023. The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) provides first-hand experience cultivating organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, and perennials on our 1.5 acre site. Check out past Apprentice Job Description
To Apply: All applications and questions regarding employment and the apprenticeship can be directed to: jobs@wyckoffmuseum.org
Board of Directors
EX OFFICIO
Sue Donaghue, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, NYC Parks and Recreation
Martin Maher, Brooklyn Borough Commissioner, NYC Parks and Recreation
EMERITUS
Lew Fidler
Museum Community Advisory Board
Current Advisory Board (MCAB) members include:
Joan Bakriddin
Hassan Bakriddin, Community Board 17
Sonia Clarke, E. 58th United Block Association
Susan DeVries, Brownstoner and Historian
Charles Dono, Department of Sanitation, Canarsie Historical Society
Alma Flores, Birch Nazareth Early Childhood Center
Joan Gilbert, Flatlands Civic Association
Dr. Ali Griffith, Smart Fit Fam
Alyssa Loorya, Lott House, Chrysalis Archaeology
Farah Lafontant, Ioby
Hazel Martinez, 4-in-1 Block Association
Allyson Martinez, Attorney, Brooklyn Level Up
Yvette Mendez, Elite Learners
Trisha Ocona, Real Estate Ocona
Patricia Williams
Barbara Wyckoff Siris, Executive Board
Chonchita (Connie) Wickham
Lana Harper
Lena Delrosario