The Wing Fort House, established in 1641, is the oldest house in New England built and occupied by the same family for over three centuries. Purchased by the Wing Family of America, INC. in 1946, the Wing Fort House retains its historic charm without electricity or indoor plumbing. Across the street, the Wing History Museum shares captivating narratives of Wing descendants’ migration across America. The museum features rotating exhibits and houses the 10,000-object permanent collection dedicated to Simon Wing (1829-1910), a renowned 19th-century daguerreotypist, inventor, entrepreneur, and radical politician. The collection showcases Simon Wing’s campaign speeches, unique inventions, patented studio cameras, and rare family photographs, providing a glimpse into seven generations of artistic and rebellious spirits. https://www.wingfamily.org/

The Museums Curator and Program Manager collaborates closely with the Curator, overseeing the preservation of museum artifacts as well as researching and creating exhibits to further enhance the museum visitors’ knowledge of the Wing Family. Duties include aiding in ongoing collection digitization efforts, overseeing collection preservation and storage and providing exhibit support from research to de-installation. This candidate possesses the ability to work independently and will have proficiency in artifact handling and museum best practices.

Pay Rate: $25/hour (minimum 16 hours/week, maximum of 24 hours/week)

Submit a cover letter and resume including the contact information of three professional/academic references to: Cyndy Doherty, Museum Committee Chair: [email protected]