Work With Us
Volunteer
Lend a hand. Learn something new.
From helping at special events to working behind the scenes in collections, volunteers are an essential part of what makes The Brinton Museum thrive. Whether you have a few hours a week or want to pitch in seasonally, we’d love to have you an the team.
To Volunteer, please fill out an application here.
If you have any questions about Volunteering or being involved with The Brinton, please email our Learning & Engagement Coordinator Anna K. Sensel at
[email protected]
Employment Opportunities
Join Our Team: Collections Manager/Registrar
As a key member of the Curatorial team, the Collections Manager/Registrar oversees all aspects of safeguarding and managing the permanent collections, including many Native American objects, and loan objects. The Collections Manager/Registrar develops and refines record keeping systems, establishes new records, develops and enforces protocol for access, storage, transport, and all movement of objects. This role coordinates complex collections and loan projects in partnership with Curatorial staff, across departments, and in consultation with the museum’s American Indian Advisory Council and other indigenous community representatives.
Join Our Team: Host at The Brinton Bistro
The Bistro Host & Busser is responsible for providing excellent customer service to guests of the Bistro by being professional and hospitable. The Host & Busser is expected to be able to clearly communicate and have product and menu knowledge in order to serve the guests. The Host & Busser works closely with servers and kitchen staff to ensure a smooth service for all guests.
Join Our Team: Brinton Bistro Dishwasher
Join the Brinton Bistro team and be a part of serving culinary delights in an iconic setting. The Dishwasher is an integral role to the success of the Brinton Bistro. The Dishwasher maintains a clean kitchen, properly washing and sorting dishes and prepping food as needed
Join Our Team: Events Assistant
Events Assistant is responsible for the coordination and set up for special events of The Brinton Museum. In collaboration with the Events Manager, the Events Manager Assistant will help maintain standards of service to ensure a high-quality experience for event guests.
Join Our Team: Bistro Server
The server is responsible for providing excellent customer service to guests of the Bistro by being professional and hospitable. Servers are expected to be able to clearly communicate and have product and menu knowledge in order to serve the guests. The servers work closely with managers and kitchen staff to ensure a smooth service for all guests.
Join Our Team: Bistro Prep Cook
The Prep Cook at The Brinton Bistro is responsible for preparing food in line with the Bistro concept which includes menu items that are sourced from our own gardens, made from scratch items with fresh ingredients, and innovative spins on classic comfort food. The Prep Cook is responsible for setting up and prepping for daily service, executing service, communicating with servers about specials and soups, maintaining cleanliness standards, breakdown of kitchen after service, proper food storage, and equipment shut down.
