Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum - Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistants

Organization

State of Connecticut

Job Posted

April 1, 2024

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Location

Derby, CT
United States
Come check out this excellent Seasonal Resource Assistant opportunity at The Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby, CT!

Summary

Within Osbornedale State Park lies the hidden gem of the Kellogg Estate, the former home and gardens of philanthropist, businesswoman, and conservationist Frances Osborne Kellogg. Osborne Homestead Museum celebrates her life through programs and tours; the museum includes a significant collection of antiques and fine arts and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kellogg Environmental Center offers professional development workshops for educators, monthly art exhibits, nature activities, and programs for the general public. Throughout the year, the Center offers special weekend programs, nature walks, and family workshops.   

The Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum has an excellent Seasonal Resource Assistant opportunity!

Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum

  • Up to 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday and/or Sunday.
  • Occasional evenings and at least 1 weekend day required.
  • Resource Assistants may work at both the environmental center and museum.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Providing guided tours of the Homestead and historical gardens;
  • Leading environmental education programs;
  • Leading historical interpretive programs;
  • Light gardening or other grounds work
  • Light cleaning;
  • Customer service, including answering phones, emails, and greeting visitors;
  • Light trail maintenance within Osbornedale State Park; and
  • Clerical and marketing tasks such as creating flyers, writing press releases, scheduling programs & art shows, collecting program data, creating social media posts, etc.

Compensation Information

$15.69 - $19.00/hour