Jobs at Old Sturbridge Village are diverse and exciting ways to connect with history. Current job openings will be posted below when available.

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.

Unless otherwise noted in the job posting, please send cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources Department
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd.
Sturbridge, MA 01566

or send via email

Old Sturbridge Village does not provide housing and is not able to assist candidates with interview or relocation costs.

 

Current Job Openings | Full Time

Grounds Manager

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Grounds Manager is responsible for the year-round grounds keeping operations of all Village properties. This role will ensure Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40 original buildings, and explore homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops – all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Talk with authentically costumed historians and see heritage breed farm animals. Discover the endless ways to immerse yourself in the Village. Old Sturbridge Village, a museum and learning resource of New England life, invites each visitor to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration through the exploration of history.

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.

Qualifications:

Essential Duties:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

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.

Applicants who wish to apply should submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at jobs@osv.org

Americorps Program Manager

The Community-Based Museum Education Program (CBME) is based at Old Sturbridge, the largest living history museum in New England. This new AmeriCorps program will serve Title 1 students in school district and community afterschool and weekend programs across Central Massachusetts. CBME aims to increase access to enrichment activities and grow student engagement through project-based learning curriculum. The program aims to strengthen ties between the museum and the community by bringing the history-based education programs out into the community.

The Program Manager will work as part of the Community-Based Educator team to support the work of 16 three-quarters time AmeriCorps members serving throughout Central Massachusetts, including attending monthly Community-Based Educator meetings and events, and building positive relationships with our Community-Based Educators. The Program Manager will oversee key program areas, including managing the portfolio of community and after-school partner sites, evaluation and data collection, community engagement initiatives, and Community-Based Educator recruitment. This staff member will lead all elements of CBME’s program evaluation requirements, including Community-Based Educator timesheets, monthly reports, surveys, and focus group data. The Program Manager will also train and support Community-Based Educators with completing these requirements as well as analyze and share out annual program data. In addition, the Program Manager will also lead community engagement initiatives for program stakeholders. Finally, the Program Manager will work with the Human Resources staff to manage CBME’s Community-Based Educator recruitment initiatives. 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.

Responsibilities

Community-Based Educator Support & Program Management

Data & Evaluation

Community Engagement Initiatives

Community-Based Educator Recruitment

Qualifications

OSV’s Community Based Museum Program prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information.  

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.

Documents to Submit:

Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@osv.org

Vice President, Development and Membership

Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor living history museum in New England, seeks a Vice President of Development and Membership, who will be a key member of the Village’s senior management team.  Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Development and Membership, will direct all of the Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) development and membership initiatives including securing sponsorships and philanthropic donations for exhibitions, special events, capital projects, the Annual Fund and other Old Sturbridge Village initiatives.

This newly created role along with the development team will create an environment where the Vice President can be most successful partnering with OSV’s President to work with top donors and prospects. The Vice President will be a strong leader who can articulate both the challenges and the possibilities of funding opportunities and will partner in working with the Board of Trustees to reach development goals.  The Vice President, will lead all stewardship activities related to the Village’s key stakeholders including donors, visitors, and members. The initiative to grow the total annual fundraising for the museum from $4 million per year to $6 million will be a focus for this individual. This role will contribute to Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

The successful candidate for the Vice President of Development and Membership will be an inclusive leader and manager of the highest integrity, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and unite staff and stakeholders around a shared vision.  The individual will possess:

The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, an understanding of appropriate innovation in the non-profit sector in terms of attracting and stewarding donors and corporate sponsors. The successful candidate will work creatively with the strategic plan of the Village to achieve development goals. The ability to conceptualize an initiative, connect it with a funder, and see it realized must happen quickly.

Salary – $150,000 to $175,000

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.

Old Sturbridge Village 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.

Applicants who wish to apply should submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at jobs@osv.org

 

 

Director of Museum Education

Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor living history museum in New England, seeks a Director of Museum Education, with an energetic passion for museum-based teaching and learning which will directly benefit children and youth visiting The Village as well as our learning partners, Old Sturbridge Academy and Worcester Cultural Academy.

The Museum Education Center serves as the home for all the Village’s educational programming, which includes field trips, Discovery Adventures, hands-on studios, as well as other educational programming. The department is comprised of a diverse and dedicated staff which includes employees, interns, fellows, and volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing fun, engaging educational experiences for guests visiting the Museum, while managing our existing successful educational programming.

Reporting to the President, the Director will work with inspiration and in close collaboration with Interpretation, Collections and Research, and other museum divisions to continue to develop and improve programming provided by the Museum Education group.  This role will also develop and maintain positive relationships with various constituents such as the public school system, parents and children, students and teachers, and colleagues in the museum field. As well as contribute to Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through their work.

Essential Functions

Requirements

Physical Requirements & Environment

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.

Applicants who wish to apply should submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at jobs@osv.org

Current Job Openings | Part-Time and/or Seasonal

Retail Sales Associate

Under the supervision of the Store Coordinator, the Retail Sales Associate will sell product, provide store customer service as well as provide answers to customers regarding the Village. This role will contribute to Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40 original buildings, and explore homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops – all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Talk with authentically costumed historians and see heritage breed farm animals. Discover the endless ways to immerse yourself in the Village. Old Sturbridge Village, a museum and learning resource of New England life, invites each visitor to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration through the exploration of history.

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.

Hours will vary with a potential of 1 to 3 days per week. 

MUST be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements:

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.

Applicants who wish to apply should submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at jobs@osv.org

Sandwich Maker

Old Sturbridge Village is currently seeking a motivated person to join our restaurant team (non-costumed role). Working with the Executive Chef, the Team Member will support the expansion of the Village’s food offerings. Candidates should be passionate, innovative, self-driven and consistent. An ideal position for someone that wants to get started in the culinary field learning from our skilled staff. This role will contribute to Old Sturbridge Village’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40 original buildings, and explore homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops – all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Talk with authentically costumed historians and see heritage breed farm animals. Discover the endless ways to immerse yourself in the Village. Old Sturbridge Village, a museum and learning resource of New England life, invites each visitor to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration through the exploration of history.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Applicant must be over 18 years old.  High school degree or equivalent

Benefits:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $17 per hour based on experience

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.

Applicants who wish to apply should submit their resume to Human Resources at jobs@osv.org or stop by our Ox & Yolk Mercantile shop located in the Oliver White Building conveniently located next to the Visitor Parking lot to speak to a team member about this opportunity.

 

You may also be interested in…

Old Sturbridge Village has a long tradition of offering hands-on learning experiences through its College Internships and yearlong Fellowships. Both programs aim to provide candidates with practical knowledge and job experience in the Museum field throughout the many departments at Old Sturbridge Village.

Learn more about summer college internships here.

Learn more about yearlong fellowships here.

Translate »