Do you want to be part of an established and exciting non-profit organization that helps to educate and entertain hundreds of thousands of guests each year? Do you have a passion for history and for meeting new people? If you do, then Plimoth Plantation—one of America’s great history museums—may be the right place for you.

Plimoth is looking for a few exceptional individuals who have the motivation and spirit, the energy and the skills to be part of a wonderful team – both as employees and volunteers. Plimoth Plantation, Inc, established in 1947, is well-known and admired as a unique destination for its thought-provoking, entertaining and fascinating living history programs and exhibits.

If you can provide customer service that is second to none and contribute to the friendly, welcoming atmosphere at Plimoth then you’ll feel right at home here. Our hospitality toward our guests and enthusiasm for our work is key to the success of Plimoth’s mission—whether we are in front of the public or working ‘behind the scenes’.

Picture yourself in a job where you can help people step back in time and discover a past that might surprise them, spark their imagination, promote their sense of wonder, connect people with their ancestors, and be part of someone’s once-in-a-lifetime family vacation, relaxing weekend, school field trip or group tour. These and many more opportunities await you at Plimoth Plantation.
Interested?

Search the job titles below for more information on these positions and how to apply. Please note that there is an application and interview process as well as pre-employment orientation to the Museum for both paid employment and volunteer opportunities.



Susan D. Haverstock, Human Resources
Plimoth Plantation
PO Box 1620
Plymouth, MA 02362

Tel: (508) 746-1622 ext. 8263
Fax: (508) 747-0884
shaverstock@plimoth.org
 

 Ships Carpenter

Working Hours: Full-time, year-round. On call in emergency situations as necessary.

Primary Responsibility: Perform needed repairs and restoration to Mayflower II and other watercraft.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work aboard Mayflower II and other Museum watercraft on repair, restoration and maintenance projects as assigned by the manager.
· Assist with upkeep of rigging including the rigging of Mayflower II each spring and fall.
· Travel with Mayflower II when she goes to dry dock for haul out.
· Participate in public programming at Mayflower II site.
· Provide friendly and welcoming presence in all public spaces within the museum.
· Research and practice 17th century trades and techniques relating to the work assigned.
· Participate in sail training aboard Mayflower II as well as take part in sailing trips Mayflower II or other Museum craft may undertake from time to time
· Build and repair reproduction tools and artifacts for Mayflower II and other craft at Museum.
· Work in costume onboard Mayflower II, or Pilgrim Village, from time to time, while performing 17th century tasks, as necessary.

This description focuses on the primary duties of the position. It is not designed nor intended to include all duties inherent in satisfactory performance of the position.




Qualification Requirements:

· Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
· Must have two years Ship or boat carpentry or equivalent.
· Must have a working knowledge in the use of hand and power tools.
· Experience handling small boats a plus.
· Any experience with rigging and sailing large ships a plus.
· Must show willingness to learn first person interpretation of Mayflower II and other period watercraft.
· Must have a valid driver's license



Physical Demands:
· The employee will be required to lift up to 60 pounds.
· There is a great deal of repetitive physical effort.
· Employee will be required to climb the ships rigging to the height of 100 feet as well as out to the extremities of the yards.
· Extensive use of handle tools and handling large timbers is required.
· Working from staging on the side of the ship or on a work float in the water may be required.
· Employee will be required to work outdoors on board Mayflower II in temperatures ranging from the hot summer months to the extreme cold of winter.





Interpretive Artisan Position

 The Interpretive Artisans Department at Plimoth Plantation announces a full-time, year-round artisan opportunity focused on English colonial building techniques and technologies of the early 17th Century.

The Interpretive Artisans Department represents the English trades and tradesmen present in Plimoth during the early years of the settlement. Through research and experiential work methods, we build the houses, barns, animal shelters, and many other reproductions present in Plimoth Plantation’s 1627 English Village.

Our department is an established program with over 30 years of building experience and a tradition of groundbreaking research. We continually strive for historically authentic building styles and work methods, and our standard of excellence is recognized in the museum field and beyond. We have built house frames and reproductions for other museums and organizations, and have served as consultants for archeologists, architects, traditional tradesmen, film producers, and academics.

From mid-March through November, when our sites are open to the public, we construct houses and maintain the 1627 English Village using historically appropriate building and hand tool techniques, while interpreting to our guests as first person role-players.

During the off-season, from December through mid-March, we perform a variety of tasks supporting the 1627 English Village. Such work includes maintaining the re-created village using both hand tools and modern machinery, building exhibits, working in conjunction with other museum departments (e.g., Mayflower II) and conducting research to refine and achieve department and museum goals. In addition, artisans may research and perform individual projects under the guidance of their supervisors.

The position emphasizes building a basic skill set within the traditions of historic English carpentry. Such work includes:

· Laying out and cutting joinery
· Riving, hewing and other green wood carpentry
· Felling and gathering timbers and building materials
· Pit sawing
· Gathering thatch and thatching
· Wattling and daubing
· Hand tool use and care

In addition, the new artisan will be introduced to the historic context and world view of a 17th century artisan, and learn the techniques of first person role-playing.

Interpretive Artisan

Job Description
 

WORKING HOURS: Full Time, year-round

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Interpretive Artisans Department in the construction of buildings, reproductions, and other assigned tasks.

Interpret these processes to the public using first person interpretation (costumed role-playing) by portraying an individual living in 1627 Plimoth.

Work closely with and take instruction from Artisan supervisors and practice to become proficient in using historically appropriate techniques and technologies.

Perform strenuous manual labor in a variety of weather conditions on a regular basis. Work includes much repetitive motion, and lifting and moving objects in excess of fifty pounds. Work also includes use of machinery, including chain saw, tractor, and wood splitter.

Work independently on assigned projects, while continuing to reflect Department standards.

Conduct research appropriate to Department and museum standards and goals.

Create a positive and welcoming presence in all spaces within the Museum.

This description focuses on the primary duties of the position. It is not designed nor intended to include all duties in satisfactory performance of the position.

To apply, send a letter of intent with resume and references to:

Richard McKee or for inquiries:
Plimoth Plantation artisans@plimoth.org P.O. Box 1620 508-746-l622, ext. 8244
Plymouth, MA 02362-1620