Job Opportunities
Employment
Thank you for your interest in Bayside Historical Society! Individuals interested in employment at BHS should check this page frequently for updated listings. Contact the office at info@baysidehistorical.org or 718-352-1548.
There are no employment opportunities at the present time
Internships
Bayside Historical Society offers opportunities to enhance your studies with unpaid internships. Contact the office at info@baysidehistorical.org or 718-352-1548.
There are no internships at the present time
Volunteers
Please note that due to COVID-19 guidelines, volunteer programs are suspended until further notice.
Event Greeter:
Register visitors at events
Direct visitors to event location
Assist with membership applications
Distribute notices about future events
Docent:
Building tours during public hours on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and during Open House NY events
Education Assistant:
Great for retired teachers! Help out with K-5 field trips at the Castle, our historic building at Fort Totten, where students learn about everyday life in Queens in the early 1900s through hands-on activities. Training provided. Maximum 32 students/trip. Flexible schedule — just a few weekday mornings a month!
Program Assistant:
Set up for meetings and events
Clean up after meeting and events
Saturday Assistant:
Visitor Greeter
Building Rental Tours
Docent Tours
Gardening Group:
Spring and fall cleanup, planting
Pruning
Weekly weeding, watering
Project Assistance:
Installing exhibits
Installing artwork for Annual Winter Art Show
Decorating the Castle for holidays/removing and storing decorations
Lawrence Cemetery Assistant:
Mowing, cleanup, repairs