Employment Opportunties
Patricia L. Hutchins Endowed Internship
The Wilson Museum in Castine, Maine is seeking an intern for the summer of 2026. Located on the shores of Penobscot Bay, the Wilson Museum is an eclectic small museum with collections, exhibits, and programs that range from geology to local history, European prehistory to living history, cultures in North America and around the world, and more. This internship is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students and will be project-focused. The museum will work with the intern to identify a project that meets both the strategic goals of the museum and the student’s interests and academic requirements.
Compensation: $2,500 stipend, housing provided
Dates: Flexible, generally June-August
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
CURIOSITY GUIDES
Note that this information is for the 2025 season. Check back in March for 2026 updates!
The Wilson Museum is looking to hire a small team of Curiosity Guides for our summer season. Curiosity Guides welcome and engage visitors of all ages, oversee exhibits, and conduct sales in our museum store.
Compensation: Starting at $18/hour and increasing based on experience and responsibilities.
Dates: This seasonal part-time position is active May 27 to September 30 with flexible start and end dates.
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled.
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To apply, please email a completed application to education@wilsonmuseum.org.
Blacksmiths
Note that this information is for the 2025 season. Check back in March for 2026 updates!
The Wilson Museum is looking to hire blacksmiths for our Hands-On History Days this summer. On these days, a variety of engaging interactives are offered for visitors of all ages, including blacksmithing. Blacksmiths will operate a coal forge, welcome visitors to the blacksmith shop, engage visitors in conversation, share their knowledge about blacksmithing, and guide visitors through the basics of blacksmithing.
Compensation: Starting at $20/hour and increasing based on experience.
Dates: Wednesday & Sunday afternoons in July & August
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled.
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Please email us at education@wilsonmuseum.org or call 207-326-9247 with inquiries.