Join Our Team

From a distinct and vibrant urban center along the Hudson River, to historic hamlets and rolling agricultural hills, to the woods, lakes, streams and waterfalls of the Rensselaer Plateau, and to everything in between, history lives here and HCM is proud to enrich the present and advocate for the future by bringing that rich history to life. Help fulfill and uphold our mission of recognizing every face and every story by joining our team!

This page includes all open positions that are currently accepting applications.

Please note, HCM is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone will meet all of the listed qualifications for any given role. If a job listing describes you, please apply!

Education & Public Programs Manager

The Hart Cluett Museum of Historic Rensselaer County seeks a full-time Education and Public Programs Manager. The dynamic person we seek will develop and present our public programs for learners from pre-school children to adults. The Education and Public Programs Manager will maintain and build school and adult programs, in person and/or online, focusing on the rich history of Rensselaer County. This person will lead all K-12 onsite and outreach school programs in accordance with the NYS education curriculum standards. He/She/They reports to the Executive Director and will work closely with the curator and archivist to engage visitors through various programs related to our changing exhibitions, as well as work in our historic 1827 Hart Cluett House. This person will coordinate the museum’s volunteers that work on various jobs throughout the museum.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in museum studies with emphasis on education and one year of relevant professional experience that encompasses youth and adult programs. Ability to work Saturdays and some evenings. This person must enjoy being with the public and is able to multitask and be flexible in dealing with personalities of all ages.

About the Hart Cluett Museum of Historic Rensselaer County

The Hart Cluett Museum is operated by Historic Rensselaer County (Rensselaer County Historical Society), a dynamic not-for-profit educational organization established in 1927 to connect local history and heritage with contemporary life. We enrich the present and advocate for the future by bringing the region’s past to life, recognizing every face and every story. In pursuit of this mission, we collect, preserve, study, interpret, and make accessible a broad variety of objects and documents. We also conduct educational programs that inspire public enthusiasm for our roots and bolster the entrepreneurial appetites of our community.

Historic Rensselaer County is a diverse community of people with a common intellectual engagement in the ideals, skills, and artifacts that form the roots of our region. Together we create spaces, host events, and promote ideas that cultivate a longstanding tradition of shared storytelling in Rensselaer County. The home of the Hart Cluett Museum (HCM) is in the downtown Second Street Historic District in Troy, New York and is comprised of two adjacent 19th-century townhouses. The historic and architecturally significant Hart-Cluett House serves as an historic house museum. Next door, the Carr Building hosts exhibits, programs, and our extensive research library. In addition, our Carriage House holds a permanent gallery showcasing transportation, manufacturing, and other large objects from our collections.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Kathryn Sheehan, Executive Director at ksheehan@hartcluett.org