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.
Educator, Part-Time
Under the direction of the Education Director, teach field trip sessions to K through 5 students at our historic "Castle" building at Fort Totten. Training provided. Maximum 32 students/trip. Typically 6 to 10 mornings per month, though schedule is flexible. Hourly rate. Download the full job description here.
Internships
Bayside Historical Society offers opportunities to enhance your studies with unpaid internships. Contact the office at info@baysidehistorical.org or 718-352-1548.
Museum Education Intern
The internship will consist of assisting in day-to-day operations of the Education Department at BHS. Primary responsibilities include facilitating and teaching hands-on workshops that encourage interest in and understanding of history by school children grades K through 5. Download the full internship description here.
Volunteers
Both weekend and weekday volunteer opportunities are available. Please browse through the areas of interest below, and contact the office at info@baysidehistorical.org or 718-352-1548.
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