Job Type: Part Time

To apply, email Birgit Davies at [email protected].

Volunteer & Interpretive Coordinator, Edmondston-Alston House Museum

40 hours/week

Tuesday-Saturday

An integral member of our team, the Volunteer & Interpretive Coordinator’s main responsibilities are scheduling our volunteers and staff, managing the interpretive program at the Edmondston-Alston House, overseeing the care of the collection, and assisting the house museum manager in day-to-day operations, including assuming management responsibilities in the manager’s absence.

Essential job functions:

• Responsible for all volunteer communication including monthly scheduling of volunteers; distributing timely correspondence; maintaining accurate records of participation; training volunteers on best practices and skills that engage and educate our visitors in ways that adhere to the Foundation’s standards.

• Serve as front-line management to the public; learn desk duties and point of sale system, collections care / housekeeping duties, opening and closing procedures; stay abreast of any new procedural changes and inform others.
• Gain and maintain a strong knowledge basis of the EA House’s history and conduct tours for the public as needed.

• In conjunction with the Director of Preservation and Interpretation and the House Manager, research, develop, design, and implement advancements to interpretive content and programs.
• Conduct semi-annual prospective volunteer orientations and oversee volunteer qualification; professionally represent Middleton Place Foundation when attending recruitment events.

• Assist with annual maintenance, disaster preparedness, Christmas events, and evening events.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies or related field
• 1 year of related job experience
• A friendly team player who works well with a diverse group
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills and experience with social media platforms
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emergency situations
• Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job
• Ability to stand for more than 30 minutes, climb stairs several times daily and to lift and carry 25 lbs.

We are looking to fill this position in June. Preference will be given to local candidates and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please directly email a cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume as one document to Caitlin Smith Anderson at [email protected].

Job Type: Full Time

To apply, email a cover letter and resume as one document to Caitlin Smith at [email protected].

An integral member of the Middleton Place Stableyards Interpretive Team, the Blacksmith Historic Interpreter’s main responsibilities involve the daily operation of the Blacksmith Shop, demonstrating period blacksmithing using a variety of tools and equipment, and interpreting the role that both free and enslaved blacksmiths performed during the 18^th and 19^th centuries.

Previous experience as a historic interpreter and in teaching children, youth, and/or adults is considered an asset.  Experience in blacksmith is not a prerequisite.  Informal and formal training is available.

The position is open immediately.  This is a full or part-time position.  Weekdays and some weekends are required.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume as one document to Bob Sherman [email protected].

Job Type: Part Time

To apply, email Bob Sherman at [email protected].

An integral team member of the Middleton Place Foundation, the Manager of African American Historic Interpretation’s main responsibilities will be overseeing and implementing programs on the historical interpretation of a Low Country rice plantation and assisting the Director of Preservation and Interpretation with revising and strengthening the historic site’s current exhibits, programs and tours to better express and represent inclusive American history.  The manager will also work site-wide developing best practices and conducting training sessions on the interpretation of the difficult topic of slavery.

Position open immediately. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume as one document to Jeff Neale at [email protected]

Part-time. Monday – Friday, but may Require Some Weekend Hours From Time To Time 

Job Type: Part Time

To apply, .

Job Description

Work in the Garden Market and Nursery as a retail sales representative, greeting guests, assisting with retail purchases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Build a knowledge base of items sold to engage customers in conversation about products, artists and plant materials.
• Interact with visitors in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Befully competent in the operation of the point-of-sale systems and credit care machines.
• Perform opening and closing functions with accuracy to report daily sales, banks and deposits.
• Restock inventory, keep displays clean and orderly and perform additional duties as requested.
• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Ability to perform all required daily tasks and procedures as outlined on daily and weekly procedures check list.
• Assist other departments and with events, when needed.
• Provide visual security and report any issues to manager and/or head of security.

Skills Required to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Ability to work in a friendly manner with coworkers and visitors.
• Knowledge of daily activities and history of Middleton Place.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to visitors and coworkers.

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform Duties of the Job:

• High School Diploma.

PHYSICAL Requirements to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Stamina for working and standing long hours in hot/humid conditions of summer and cold conditions of winter.
• Ability of lift boxes up to 30 pounds.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver’s License.

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to the email address below.

Job Type: Part Time

To apply, email Birgit Huggins at [email protected].

Tell the story of Middleton Place, National Historic Landmark, while driving a team of Belgian horses and provide care and maintenance of a variety of animals in the Living History Plantation Stableyards.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead a horse-driven carriage while telling the story of Middleton Place
• General care and feeding of horses and other Stableyard animals
• Cross-train to assist in general barn maintenance
• Perform other duties as needed including work with horses, water buffalo, sheep, hogs, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working in a stable or barn environment or with animals is a plus, but not required. We will train you.
• Ability to clearly communicate with guests while driving a carriage
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to work as a team
• Stamina for working outside in changing weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Terms of employment

• FULL/PART-time with flexible schedule (weekends required)
• Must have a valid SC driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Type: Full Time

To apply, email Hannah Carter at [email protected].

Join the horticulture team at this National Historic Landmark assisting with general garden maintenance, caring for annuals and perennials, watering, weeding and planting. This full time position with benefits requires a dependable individual with 2 years of experience in the horticulture field. Valid South Carolina driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Job (listed in order of importance):

• Detailing and maintaining Gardens
• Greenhouse and Nursery work

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Soil conditioning, organic fertilization and amendment
• Weeding & mulching
• Light pest and disease control
• Managing watering and irrigation systems
• Planting & transplanting (Seasonally)
• Raking, spraying, fertilizing, watering and pruning
• Mixing soil
• Moving containers

Skills Required to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Reliable and motivated
• Ability to come up with solutions and new ideas to contribute to Middleton Place
• Detail oriented, highly organized and responsible
• Ability to take direction well

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Weight Lifting (or other physical) Requirements to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Lift up to 50 pounds routinely
• Stand or bend for long periods of time

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

Job Type: Full Time

To apply, fax resume and cover letter to 843-766-4460 or email Sidney Frazier at [email protected].

Join the maintenance team at this historic landmark. Perform a variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks involving general maintenance, including: painting, electrical repairs, plumbing, roof repairs, and routine carpentry work.

This entry level, full-time position requires a dependable individual with two years or more of working in the field. Must have valid SC driver’s license and reliable transportation. Good benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Job (listed in order of importance):

• Assist in routine building/system repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting
• Assist in road and drainage maintenance
• Maintain and secure Maintenance Department equipment and workshops, sheds, and materials

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist as needed with property-wide events
• Assist as needed with property-wide security

Skills Required to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Proficient knowledge of all building trades and equipment maintenance
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Technical training in Building/Equipment Trades or equivalent work experience
• High School Diploma

Weight Lifting (or other physical) Requirements to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• 50 pounds routinely
• Ability to move all extremities, stand for 2 or more hours, bend and stoop without pain or impairment.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Valid S.C. Driver’s license.

Job Type: Full Time

To apply, email Sidney Frazier at [email protected].