Employment
AT Stuhr
Museum

Stuhr Museum is seeking part-time, seasonal living historians. This position interprets all aspects of life in central Nebraska and the Great Plains during the 1840s through the 1920s for visitors within various sites within the museum. Living historians will wear period-appropriate clothing. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is seeking part-time, seasonal clerks to work in the historic General Mercantile Emporium. Clerks will greet and serve visitors to the Mercantile while interpreting the Mercantile site. Clerks will also assist with other tasks, such as stocking merchandise and cleaning the site daily. EOE.

The blacksmith is responsible for interacting with guests while using historically appropriate terminology, tools and techniques. Depending on experience, the position may also be responsible for developing and teaching classes. Formal trades school experience in relevant field desired or years of direct experience. EOE.

The blacksmith apprentice is responsible for interacting with guests while using historically appropriate terminology, tools and techniques. You will learn from one of our blacksmiths as well as independently and work to improve your skills. Previous metal work or blacksmithing experience desired, but a willingness and desire to learn is just as important. EOE.

The Tinsmith is responsible for interacting with guests while using historically appropriate terminology, tools and techniques. Depending on experience, the position may also be responsible for developing and teaching classes. Formal trades school experience in relevant field desired or years of direct experience. Apprentices will also be considered. EOE.

The millinery apprentice is responsible for interacting with guests while learning and using historically appropriate terminology and sewing techniques. Previous sewing skill required, must be able to demonstrate ability to sew neatly and accurately by hand. Apprentices will work under one of our milliners to learn the trade, previous millinery experience is not required. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is seeking a part-time seamstress to sew historical clothing. Requires previous sewing and dressmaking experience. Must be willing to learn period sewing techniques. Patterns available to use, the ability to adjust or fit patterns is preferred. This position works in coordination with the Assistant Director of Interpretive Resources and/or the Director of Interpretive Resources. The position involves sewing garments such as dresses, skirts, shirtwaists and petticoats, and eventually men’s clothing. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is seeking qualified persons to provide food service to visitors at the Silver Dollar during the summer and The Melting Pot in the fall through spring. Food service workers will take orders and payments, prepare hot and cold food, and serve customers in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner. Must be able to work flexible hours when needed and lift up to 50 lbs. EOE.

Part-time, year-round position. Welcomes and assists visitors with sales in Museum Shop and the Gate House. Greets guests, processes ticket sales, provides directions to on and off-site locations and answers visitors’ questions. Ability to use cash register, computer skills, and other business technology equipment. Excellent customer service skills. Part-time, evening and weekend work required, as needed. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is now taking applications for part-time Museum Educators for Stuhr Museum Field Trips. A passion and proficiency for working with school-aged children and a desire to teach historical content from the 1800s is required. Also, must be willing to learn period-appropriate activities and dress in period-appropriate clothing. Requires a high school diploma. A teaching degree or experience is preferred. Background checks will be done on prospective candidates. EOE.

Stuhr Museum seeks a qualified person for restoration, repairs, and general maintenance of buildings and equipment. Must be able to work flexible hours when needed. Duties will include carpentry, snow removal, some ability with electrical maintenance, plumbing, and small engine repair. Must hold a current driver’s license, be able to operate light construction equipment, lift 75 to 100 pounds and work in weather extremes. Full-time with benefits. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is seeking a qualified seasonal employee to design and maintain landscaped areas of Stuhr Museum. Maintains gardens, planters, etc., by planting, watering, trimming, pruning, and weeding.  Requires 1-2 years of work experience and knowledge of plants suitable for Nebraska landscaping. Must be able to work flexible hours when needed. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is seeking a qualified seasonal employee to design and maintain the heritage flowerbeds, shrubs, and gardens in Railroad Town with specialized heritage plans, including trees, hedges, shrubs, roses, climbers, fruits, vegetables, herbaceous plants, and annuals. Requires 1-2 years of work experience and knowledge of heritage plants pertaining to Nebraska in the 1890s. Must be able to work flexible hours when needed. EOE.

Stuhr Museum is seeking qualified seasonal employees to assist in the research and maintenance of the heritage flowerbeds, shrubs, and gardens in Railroad Town.  This position works with specialized heritage plants, including trees, hedges, shrubs, roses, climbers, fruits, vegetables, herbaceous plants, and annuals. Requires previous experience and knowledge of gardening/working with flowers and a desire to learn about heritage plants pertaining to Nebraska in the 1890s. Must be able to work flexible hours when needed. EOE.