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We appreciate your interest in working with us. If we find your background and experience a match for the applied position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Otherwise, your resume will remain open and active in our files for a period of 30-days. Thank you for your interest in the Delaware Historical Society!

 

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HUMAN RESOURCES
Delaware Historical Society
504 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 295-2390

Current Openings

Part-Time

Museum Ambassador, Read House & Gardens – New Castle Campus (Part-Time)

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Part-Time Consultant

Accounting Consultant – Remote (Part-Time Independent Contractor)

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Our Team

Administration and Support

Ivan Henderson, Executive Director
Bryttany Ewers, Administrative Assistant
Iyannah S. Walton-Bacon, Executive Office Manager/Staff Accountant

Advancement and Communications

Kathleen Butler, Director of Institutional Advancement
Kelli Bristow, Development Coordinator
Justine Hendricks, Communications Coordinator
Kayla Leonardos, Graphic Designer
Rick Stowell, Foundations and Grants Manager
Carol Washington, Rental & Events Coordinator

Building and Grounds

Ashley Mills, Director of Buildings and Grounds
Carlos Gaillard, Maintenance Technician

Collections and Access

Leigh Rifenburg, Chief Curator
Jennifer Potts, Curator of Objects
Edward Richi, Curator of Printed Materials

Education and Inspiration

Rebecca Fay, Director of Education and Inspiration
Garrett Hastings, Experience & Education Manager and Delaware History Day State Coordinator

Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage

Hannah Grantham, Director of the Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
Kobe Baker, Outreach Coordinator

Read House & Gardens

Laura Earls, Ph.D., Director of the George Read II House & Gardens 
Debbie Harper, Curator of Education

Corporate Culture

CORPORATE IDEAL

At the Delaware Historical Society, we are not all the same. We see this as our greatest quality. For this reason, we celebrate Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Longevity.

INCLUSIVITY

How we unleash the power of diversity.

DIVERSITY

How we unleash the power of equity.

EQUITY

How we unleash the power of accessibility.

ACCESSIBILITY

How we unleash the power of longevity.

LONGEVITY

How we unleash the power of community.

We recognize the importance of this work in undermining inequality and injustice, increasing accessibility and promoting programs that stand the test of time.

Benefits

Working at the Delaware Historical Society comes with a variety of amazing benefits and perks. In addition to being a great place to work, DHS provides a generous benefits package designed to give employees a full and healthy life, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Free Museum Membership
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free General Admission to Partnering Organizations
  • Free Parking Pass

The Delaware Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.  Our employment practices prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing a diverse environment that is both inclusive and welcoming.  We encourage qualified applicants from all cultures and communities to apply.  This applies to employees, interns and volunteers.

Employment

We appreciate your interest in working with us. While as of right now we don’t have any openings, please check back frequently for updated opportunities.

If you have any questions, please email us at deinfo@dehistory.org. Thank you for your interest in the Delaware Historical Society!

Internships

We appreciate your interest in interning with us. While as of right now we don’t have any openings, please check back frequently for updated opportunities.

Harry N. Baetjer III Junior Fellows Program

Each year the Delaware Historical Society selects five high school students for a paid summer internship to gain practical experience working in public history. Information regarding the application process is posted in the Spring on Facebook and this web page.

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Volunteer

Volunteers make a difference!

Our volunteers’ time and talents are vital to the success of the Delaware Historical Society. If you are college-age or older, have some free time on a weekday or the weekend, and are looking for an interesting, enriching experience, then volunteering at DHS may be for you.

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