Each year, thanks to the generous support of our donors and grantors, the Village welcomes early-career professionals from around the country to our yearlong fellowship program. Regardless of focus, all fellows get an in-depth opportunity to learn more about living history museums. As a living history site dedicated to the history of early 19th-century rural New England, a major component of OSV’s mission is keeping traditional skills alive. Fellows will focus on a specific area working with an expert/mentor, areas include: Trades, Crafts, Households, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Costume Study & Production.

This yearlong immersive program will allow fellows to join a dedicated, passionate team of museum professionals delivering a range of educational programming to over 250,000 visitors a year. These positions are stipend and housing is provided as a part of the compensation.

Old Sturbridge Village does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, language spoken, marital status, sexual orientation, special needs or disability.

Please see below for current openings! Applications are due June 1, 2023.

Straker Historical Trade Fellowships:

Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is seeking a full-time fellow to work and study under the leadership of OSV’s Historical Trades program for 12 months, starting in August 2023. As a living history site dedicated to the history of early 19th century rural New England, a major component of OSV’s mission is its commitment to showing the full life of people. Trades and hand skills are major tools in telling that story. The fellowship will focus on the study and use of period techniques to connect and educate OSV’s visitors. Trades and hand skills demonstrations plays a key role in many special events at OSV; this fellow will also be working to plan and deliver many of the programs events. This role will contribute Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

The Straker Historic Trade Fellowship will focus on the two main elements of interpretation: educating/engaging our visitor and working towards mastery of one or more hand skills. Working alongside museum professionals, this fellowship will allow for hands-on learning and mentorship in one or two of the following areas: Cabinetmaking, Pottery, and Printing/ Book Binding. Historical Interpretation is a physically demanding job, which requires the fellow to be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as being able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Old Sturbridge Village is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We are passionate about developing and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and accessible working and learning environment for all visitors, staff and OSV community members. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to different ways of understanding and engaging the world around us.

Department:
Interpretation – Historical Trades

Focus Area:

Cabinetmaking, Pottery, and Printing/ Book Binding

Education & Experience

Cabinetmaking Responsibilities:

Pottery Responsibilities:

Printing / Book Binding Responsibilities:

Hours, Stipend & Application:

Old Sturbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Old Sturbridge Village to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or membership in the uniformed services.

To apply, please send Resume, Cover Letter, and Letters of Recommendation to the Coordinator of Interns and Fellows at interns@osv.org. Applications are due June 1, 2023.

Music Fellowship

Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is seeking a full-time fellow to work and study under the leadership of OSV’s Music, Arts, and Performance program for 12 months, starting in August 2023. As a living history site dedicated to the history of early 19th century rural New England, a major component of OSV’s mission is its commitment to showing the full life of people, music and performance is a major tool in telling that story. The fellowship will focus on the study and use of period music to educate and entertain OSV’s visitors. Music and performance plays a key role in many special events at OSV; this fellow will also be working to plan and deliver many of the programs events. This role will contribute Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Old Sturbridge Village is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We are passionate about developing and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and accessible working and learning environment for all visitors, staff and OSV community members. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to different ways of understanding and engaging the world around us.

Department:
Interpretation – Music, Arts, and Performance

Focus Area:

Music

Education & Experience

  • High School degree required, musical proficiency on appropriate instrument-orchestra/band preferred
  • Performance experience preferred
  • Willingness to learn new instruments
  • Experience in planning and developing educational programs/events preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences
  • Assisting in coordinating with other musicians on staff

 Responsibilities:

  • Daily work in developing and presenting historical musical programming
  • Historical musical research and development of resource material and or a culminating project agreed upon with your manager
  • Research and practice to develop skills as a historic musician
  • Assisting in the preparation and execution of large-scale special events
  • Adding musical performances/accompaniment to event programming including weekend and some evening work.
  • Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Prepare and deliver musical workshops to help in OSV staff training.
  • Deliver public programming to OSV’s diverse audiences on related historical  topics – front gate, special events, Old Sturbridge Academy’s Fife and Drum program, Discovery Adventures, homeschool & scout group

Hours, Stipend & Application:

  • This is a one-year (52-week) fellowship beginning in August 2023. The workday is normally from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the museum is usually open Wednesday – Sunday; winter hours may differ. Hours depend upon Museum programs, which will include evenings for our holiday programing.
  • The fellow will receive a stipend of $15,500. Stipends are based on a 40-hour a week and will be prorated if shorter hours or season are agreed upon. The position includes housing available at no cost (housing deposit is required).

Old Sturbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Old Sturbridge Village to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or membership in the uniformed services.

To apply, please send Resume, Cover Letter, and Letters of Recommendation to the Coordinator of Interns and Fellows at interns@osv.org. Applications are due June 1, 2023.

 

 

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