Lowell's Boat Shop, founded in 1793, is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest continuously operating wooden boat building shop in America. The boat shop is open daily; visitors are invited to observe building of traditional handcrafted wooden dories and tour exhibits of antique boats, tools, photographs, and artifacts. Involved in day to day operations of this small shop and working museum, the intern welcomes all visitors, leads tours, and assists staff in all interactions with the public.

Details:

• Part time: 10-20 hours/week

Duties:

• Assist in day-to-day operations of a small working boat shop and museum

• Greet visitors and conduct tours

• Design and implement school programs

• Maintain exhibits of historic tools, photographs, and boats

• Monitor waterfront safety

• Open and close museum and run cash register for retail sales

• Assist with event planning

• Share administrative/office duties

• Some light housekeeping duties

Qualifications:

• High school graduate

• Enrollment in degree program in History, Museum Studies, Historic Preservation or related field a plus

• Experience working with public and/or school age children

• Understanding of waterfront safety

• Ability to work independently