Seasonal Preventive Care Assistant, Metro Boston

Historicnewengland

23 days ago

Milton, Massachusetts

Onsite

Part Time

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Historic New England is offering a hands-on collections care position at historic house museums in Massachusetts, focusing on preventive conservation and pest management. The role provides experiential training and is suited for students interested in museum studies or conservation, emphasizing object handling and museum maintenance.

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About Historicnewengland

historicnewengland.org

Historic New England is the region’s largest and oldest independent organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting New England’s architectural, material, and landscape heritage. Founded in 1910 (originally as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities), it stewards a network of historic houses, landscapes, and extensive museum collections, and offers public tours, exhibitions, and educational programs. The organization maintains archives and artifacts, supports preservation best practices, and provides research resources for scholars, homeowners, and communities. Through conservation, scholarship, and public engagement, Historic New England connects contemporary audiences with the region’s social and built history.