Employment

To apply to an opening listed below, send a completed Employment Application (pdf) to Human Resources, PO Box 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326. (Note: Some job postings specify a different application process.)

The Farmers’ Museum and Fenimore Art Museum seek the following positions:

Executive Assistant for Administration and Development • Full-time

Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum are seeking a full-time Executive Assistant for Administration and Development, reporting to the President and CEO. This position serves the critical role of assisting coordination of all Board-related activities, including all meetings and events. This highly confidential position reports to and works closely with the President/CEO and directly with the senior management team to ensure that Board materials are organized, formatted, compiled and distributed in a timely manner. The Executive Assistant must have excellent communication skills and will communicate with Board members to facilitate the smooth execution of these meetings and events. The Executive Assistant maintains the President’s schedule and assists with myriad daily administrative activities such as answering and returning phone calls, making travel arrangements, drafting and proofreading general correspondence, and other duties as assigned.

The Executive Assistant also works closely with the Development Department and provides support by drafting and proofing communications such as solicitations and acknowledgements, entering gift data into a database, assisting with general membership mailings and correspondence, general proofreading, assisting at events when needed, and performing other clerical duties.

Qualifications include strong organizational skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure while juggling multiple tasks and projects; outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including writing and proofreading; flexibility in working with various departments and teams when needed; and of great importance is the ability to set and maintain a positive and professional tone for the President’s Office and work well with others at all times. A minimum of five years of high-level Administrative Assistant experience with a college degree is desired.

This salaried position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including ample PTO, paid Health Insurance, employer paid Retirement Plan and many other benefits. Covid-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment. To apply: Send resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Mary Myers, Fenimore Art Museum, PO Box 800, Cooperstown NY 13326 or email to: [email protected]
EOE

Marketing and Communications Associate

Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum seek to fill the position of Marketing and Communications Associate. This position will oversee the museums’ social media platforms and assist with other vital communications functions. Ideal applicants will have a passion for art and history and have experience creating exciting content for public consumption. They are an excellent writer and capable editor with a knack for details. They have an eye for design and big picture thinking while simultaneously diving deep into the nuts and bolts of social media and web design. When needed they are analytical, and data driven but can pivot to thinking creatively about unique donor or visitor-centric communications. They are looking to grow professionally and make lasting connections throughout the regional tourism and museum industries. A Bachelor’s degree with marketing experience is preferred. Accurate editing and proof-reading skills a must. Museum experience helpful. Covid-19 vaccination or bona fide exemption is required as a condition of employment.

To apply please send your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Associate Director for Human Resources, PO Box 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326. EOE.

Museum Teacher • Seasonal, Part-time

Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum have openings for part-time Museum Teachers. Applicants must possess excellent hospitality and communication skills and be able to work successfully with students of all ages delivering lesson plans, providing tours, and conducting workshops for school groups. Previous teaching experience is helpful but not necessary. A joy for teaching and learning are essential. Hours vary based on the season and school group bookings. Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Fenimore Art Museum, PO Box 800, Cooperstown NY 13326. Covid-19 Vaccination required for employment. EOE

Fenimore Art Museum – Special Collections Librarian

Fenimore Art Museums is seeking a Special Collections Librarian at the Research Library to oversee Collections Management; Archival Processing and Cataloging; Reference and Public Services; Grants, and Special Projects. This position is responsible for preparing semi-annual Board reports on Library activities, managing the library budget and managing Library staff, interns and volunteers. This full-time position reports directly to the President/CEO and includes a competitive salary and generous benefits package. The successful candidate will hold a MLS degree, and be friendly, willing and responsive to patrons and staff. COVID-19 Vaccination or proof of bona fide exemption is required as a condition of employment. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Human Resources, Fenimore Art Museum, PO Box 800, Cooperstown NY 13326 or email to: [email protected] EOE.

Food Service Worker
Part-Time, Seasonal (April-December)

Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum are seeking Café Attendants for the Fenimore Café and Crossroads Café. Café attendants prepare and serve all food and beverages to visitors of the museums. Cooking and/or food prep experience is preferred but we are willing to train enthusiastic individuals. Serv-Safe is a plus, as is cashier or POS experience. Successful candidates will have a professional appearance and display strong customer service skills; always putting the customer first. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and occasional evening events. Covid-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment. EOE

Visitor Services Associate
Part-Time, Seasonal (April-December)

Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum seek friendly individuals to fill part-time, seasonal positions during the museum season (April – December). You will assist visitors in the museum stores and at admission kiosks. Successful applicants will work well as a team; deliver exemplary customer service; have previous sales experience; knowledge of daily retail shop operations and must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays. Covid-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment. EOE

Staff Accountant

Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum are seeking a full time Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant will be trained to work in our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable areas and will learn to process the weekly check run; manage vendor files; communicate with vendors and staff; maintain the fixed assets ledger; prepare 1099s; handle credit applications; process cash receipts; billing invoices; and prepare quarterly sales taxes, and daily bank deposits. The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a busy environment; be highly organized and efficient; be a team player; communicate clearly and professionally and have earned a minimum of an Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration. Experience with Abila Accounting software and experience with not-for-profit fund accounting is preferred. This salaried position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Covid-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment. Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to : Mary Myers, HR Coordinator, PO Box 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or email to [email protected].