Do you have a love of museums and are you interested in pursuing it as a career? We want to meet you! At the Westport Museum for History and Culture, our team is dedicated to embracing the truths of history so that all can see themselves in our American story. 

Internships

Are you a student interested in a hands-on learning experience? Join our internship program that supports a number of functions including program research and development opportunities. Our unpaid internship also gives you an opportunity to work with the Westport Museum’s extensive collections which include archives, objects, costumes, and art. 

With this internship, you can expect 5-20 hours of work per week during the Summer (June-August), Fall (September-December) or Winter/Spring (February-May) period. Specific schedules are crafted with internship candidates upon acceptance to our internship program. Applications for our Fall 2025 Internship are due on August 1, 2025.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many areas of the Westport Museum for History and Culture that rely completely on volunteer help and commitment to provide the services that make the museum one of Westport’s gems. 

As a volunteer, you can apply for areas of our work that you are most interested in. These categories include:

• Collections
• Exhibitions
• Social Media & Marketing
• Public Programs
• Special Events (Benefit, Fundraising Events)
• School & Group Tours
• Grant Writing

Open Positions 

CONTRACT MUSUEM EDUCATORS

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Program Associate, the Museum Educator will be primarily responsible for the facilitation of engaging and educational programs at the institution.  

This position is on a contract basis with hours dependent on the Museum’s programming schedule. Will include evening and weekend hours.  

Tasks include: 

• Leading educational programs which include, but are not limited to: author talks, historical walking tours, arts & crafts, escape room, field trips for local schools, foodways programming, and private tours and events  

• Helping setup and breakdown event space 

• Assisting in the development of new programming

• Communicating with community members and collaborators 

• General museum maintenance 

• Outreach to historically under resourced and underrepresented communities to facilitate their access to Museum programs and events 

• Flexibility during Museum’s busiest season: September to December 

Qualifications: 

• Pursuing and/or graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, public history, education, or related field 

• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills 

• Willingness to engage with the public on complex historical issues 

• Commitment to a holistic understanding of history that includes the stories and experiences of historically marginalized groups 

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft 360 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds 

Salary: 

• This position pays $16.35/hr with compensation for commuting commensurate with the state rate of $0.70/mile. 

Apply:

• Send resume and cover letter to officemanager@westporthistory.org with the subject line “Museum Educator Application”

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“I like that I have participated in helping set up resources for people to learn. I love being a part of projects that have beneficial results and uses.”

— Sebastian, Student Volunteer