Historic New England is seeking a personable, outgoing, and detail-attentive Functions Associate responsible for supervising functions for Historic New England’s Langdon House and Hamilton House.

Classification: Part-time/Seasonal; non-exempt; minimum 9 hours/week

Location: Langdon House, Portsmouth, N.H., and Hamilton House, South Berwick, Maine

Key Roles and Responsibilities: The Functions Associate is responsible for the following primary functions and other duties as assigned:

• Perform daily open/close procedures; supervise and monitor functions, including pre-function setup, client arrival, vendor arrival, guest arrival, vendor/guest activity, event timeline management and timeline execution, guest departure, and vendor departure; ensure vendors and guests are working within Historic New England’s site requirements, rules, and regulations
• Assist with event set-up and breakdown; including, but not limited to, setting up and packing up: client decor, tables, and chairs in appropriate locations, when applicable
• Activate/de-activate security system and monitors museum property for any damages, changes in structures, collections, or security
• Perform light housekeeping duties and other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proof of full vaccination from COVID-19
• Ability and desire to work with the public with the highest standards for customer service
• Requires exceptional tact, diplomacy, personal presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, and work well under stress/pressure while remaining calm and focused
• Requires strong organizational and verbal communication skills
• Due to the scheduling nature of events, a high level of flexibility is required, including nights, weekends, and weekdays
• Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent education
• One year of job-related experience
• Requires strong verbal communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree; prior experience in hospitality and/or customer service

As typically performed, this position regularly involves talking, hearing, smelling, sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. This position involves lifting up to 50 pounds. The position also requires constantly reading documents for general understanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license required.

Applications: Please send cover letter and resume to Functions@HistoricNewEngland.org. Apply by June 1, 2023.