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Shaker Museum is commencing construction on a new permanent facility designed by Selldorf Architects—transforming a small country museum founded 75 years ago into an international destination in Chatham, NY.

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Collections Assistant

Shaker Museum is seeking a Collections Assistant to work with its permanent collection at a pivotal moment in the evolution of the institution. This position is a full-time, permanent role with opportunity for advancement. The position is currently based in both Chatham and Old Chatham, NY. Select segments of the collection are being moved to new storage areas, with the ultimate goal of the entire collection being relocated into the new galleries and local storage in Chatham, NY, within the next three years.

Development Director

Shaker Museum is seeking a development director to expand its fundraising capabilities at a pivotal moment in the evolution of the institution. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working in close partnership with Shaker Museum’s Board of Directors, the Development Director will set the strategic direction and pace of all of the museum’s fundraising activities. This highly visible position oversees Shaker Museum’s capital campaign as well as building the annual fundraising budget from $1.5M to $5M dollars over the next five years.