Summer Museum Assistant

Yiddish Book Center 1021 West Street Amherst, MA 01002

Date Posted:

March 16, 2026

Region:

Western Massachusetts Category:

Other Type:

Part-Time

Summer Museum Assistant Description:

The Yiddish Book Center seeks a Summer Museum Assistant to support a variety of programs in our museum and visitors center during the busy summer season. This position is multi-faceted, involves interaction with the public, customer support in our museum store, as well as administrative tasks in support of ongoing visitor services,munications, education, and fundraising efforts. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting the public in our visitor center and providing orientation and admissions support
• Staffing our English-language bookstore
• Assisting with public programs and events, including our annual Yidstock music festival
• Member services and data entry
• updates and support formunications department
• Support for education programs, including preparing and ing orientation materials, course packs, etc.
• Some positions may include assisting with A/V (sound and video in performance spaces).

Canditdates with relevant interest and experience please note in your cover letter.

Schedule:

From late May or early June through August, 2026 20-35 hours per week, some evening and Sunday hours required.

Rate:

$17-$18/hour. This is an hourly, non-exempt position

Qualifications:

Stronganizational andmunication skills Detail-oriented, responsible, friendly Experience with public program logistics and support