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Garden Coordinator: Part Time Seasonal
Canterbury Shaker Village seeks an energetic, enthusiastic individual for the position of Garden Program Coordinator. This seasonal position is responsible for executing the educational gardens plan, overseeing garden volunteers, and executing the plan to restore and maintain the Village orchards. Candidates must have extensive experience in gardening or similar experience, knowledge of plant varieties, ability to perform physical tasks involved with planting and maintaining the museum's garden, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will enjoy working outdoors, working with others and as part of a team.  Bachelor's Degree preferred. Work schedule will be March: three days a week, April through October: four days a week, November and December: three days a week. Send letter of interest, resume and references by January 15 to Maisie Keith Daly, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224 or click here to send these items via email. Please no phone calls or drop-ins.

Seasonal Museum Guides
Education Department is seeking energetic individuals to join their seasonal museum guide staff. Responsibilities include tours, school programs, and historic building interpretation April through October with extra dates in December. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with groups of all ages. Background in Educations, History, or Theater preferred. Training provided. Send letter of interest, resume and references by July 12 to Maisie Keith Daly, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224, or click here to send these items via email. No phone calls, please.

Store Associates

Museum Store is seeking energetic individuals to work in the Canterbury Shaker Village Store and Admissions. This is a part-time, seasonal position. Background in customer service and sales preferred. Weekends are a must. Training provided. Send letter of interest, resume and references to Elizabeth Pappas, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224 or click here to send these items via email. No phone calls, please.

Event Set-up Assistant

Assistance needed for several Special Events, day of set up and day of event. Responsibilities include setting up tables, chairs and fencing; assisting event participants with load in; trash detail, taking down events, and general assistance. Job requires physical strength and stamina. Send resume with references to Maisie Keith Daly, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224, or click here to send these items via email. No phone calls, please.

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Volunteers Needed
Canterbury Shaker Village is seeking volunteers in the areas of special events and craft demonstrations. Special event volunteers work with the public, artists, and demonstrators at Village events from May to December. Craft demonstrators interpret traditional arts, including weaving, spinning, box making, broom making, and letterpress printing from May to October. Training is provided. Volunteer benefits include: Membership eligibility (based on volunteer hours), discounts at the Museum Store, Farmstand, and on workshops, and invitations to volunteer appreciation events.  Send letter of interest, resume and references to Maisie Keith Daly, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury NH 03224 or click here to send your items via e-mail.

Garden Volunteers Needed
Canterbury Shaker Village is seeking individuals or groups who are interested in helping to plant and maintain herb, vegetable, and perennial gardens. These gardens and associated farm fields are used to help explain the rich history of the relationship between the Shakers and agriculture. Volunteers must be able to do some physical work outdoors in varying weather. Gardening experience a plus, but not required. Training and tools are provided. Benefits include the opportunity to work with veteran volunteers and staff to learn about Shaker use of plants and the experience of working on land that has been farmed by the Shakers for 200 years. In addition, volunteers receive discounts at the Museum Store and can work toward a free membership at the Village. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the gardens, please contact Gerry Berthelette, Garden Coordinator, at 603-783-9077 ext. 284 or click here to send an email.

Canterbury Shaker Village prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital status. Canterbury Shaker Village is an equal opportunity employer.