Volunteers


Volunteers are the lifeblood of all not-for-profit organizations and The Heckscher Museum of Art is no exception. Listed below are some of the diverse ways that you can assist the Museum as a volunteer. Because it is important for all our volunteers to be well-informed advocates and supporters of the Museum, we invite volunteers to also become Museum members.

Special Events Outreach
Variable Hours

The Heckscher Museum of Art is seeking volunteers for community outreach. As a Special Events Outreach Volunteer,  you will be asked to place posters and The Guide around town to inform the community about the exhibitions and upcoming Museum programs and events.


Posted on Jul 09, 2010
Visitors Desk
Variable Hours

Enjoy working with people?  Have three to four hours a week or more to volunteer?  Become a host at the Museum's Visitors Desk.  Your responsibilities will include greeting visitors, collecting admission fees/donations, distributing material, and providing general information about the Museum, the exhibition and membership.  Minimal training required and provided.


Posted on Jul 09, 2010
Office Assistant
Variable Hours

Assist with answering phones calls, contacting members about events, preparing mailings of publications and event information, working with staff to prepare for events and special projects.


Posted on Jul 09, 2010
Exhibition Opening Hospitality Host
Variable Hours

Work with the Museum staff to setup and staff opening receptions, whichs includes serving beverages and greeting guests.

Contact contact Helen Potter 631. 351.3252 for more information.


Posted on Jul 09, 2010


Interns


The Heckscher Museum of Art has a variety of internship opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students seeking practical experience in various aspects of museum studies. These are usually unpaid positions, unless otherwise indicated, and some may be available only seasonally. Depending upon the desired duration of the internship, it may be possible to combine several projects in order to obtain a broader experience. Internship appointments are awarded at the discretion of the Museum based on the qualification of the applicant and availability of appropriate staff supervision. Internships build your resume and demonstrate to employers your ability to commit and gain real-world knowledge of your field. To apply, complete the volunteer application and mail it to the Museum or email to development@heckscher.org.
CONTACT
Lisa Chalif
Assistant Curator
631.351.3213
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Curatorial
Variable Hours

Assist the curator with current curatorial project(s). The internship might range from maintaining a registry of contemporary regional artists or coordinating exhibitions, to conducting collections research such as updating artist biographies, researching object dates, obtaining copies of related publications, working with other museums to collect material and information.


Posted on Sep 09, 2009
CONTACT
Kristina Seekamp
Associate Director
of Education
631.351.3214
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Museum Educator
Variable Hours

Research/ Administration

Assist the Education Department staff with conducting background research for writing the Family Gallery Guide for each exhibition, developing Docent training materials, planning exhibition-related programs, preparing various materials for the annual Long Island’s Best high school juried exhibition, creating lesson samples and brainstorming ideas, and numerous other department functions.


Posted on Apr 14, 2009
CONTACT
William H. Titus
Registrar
631.845.5011 | 631.845.5077 fax
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Registrar
Variable Hours

Interns needed for significant collection-related projects, including: migration and conversion of existing database records to The Museum System (TMS); digitization of collections using professional photographic equipment, Mac and/or PC hardware and software; and digitization of collections records using equipment and software donated by SPEEDY Scan.  Also receive training in: moving, unframing, reframing works from the Permanent Collection; examining objects and preparing condition reports; and installing objects in a museum exhibition.


Posted on Oct 27, 2009



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