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Join our Team at Ellwood House Museum
Are you interested in volunteer opportunities, internships, or museum employment? The Ellwood House Museum offers a range of ways to get involved in historic preservation, education, and community engagement. Our mission is to connect visitors with authentic examples of ingenuity and architecture through the historic Ellwood mansion, gardens, and museum campus. We rely on a dedicated team of volunteers, interns, board members, and staff to bring this mission to life. Explore current openings below and discover how you can be part of our team in DeKalb.
The Ellwood House Museum seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. This role oversees all aspects of museum operations, including strategic planning, community engagement, fundraising, and preservation of the historic site and collections.
Candidates should be collaborative, forward-thinking, and passionate about connecting people through history and culture.
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration. Send all application materials to: hiring@ellwoodhouse.org
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