Museum Registrar Fellowship

Old York Historical Society seeks applicants for its 2026 Perkins Fellowship. The Perkins Fellowship program has provided practical hands-on experience to students interested in the museum field for decades. This year, the fellowship will focus on museum registration and collections management including object and archival material handling, cataloguing, photography, data entry, tracking and storage.  Once trained, the fellow will be responsible for particular projects and assisting staff with special projects and ongoing collections care, as needed. Upper level undergraduates and graduate students interested in decorative arts, public history, museum collection management or registration are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have prior experience cataloguing and conducting research, have strong writing and organizational skills, and possess the ability to work independently. The fellowship is based at the Old York Research Center in York, Maine under the guidance of professional staff. There will be frequent opportunities to work with collections at Old York’s historic properties and visit other museums in Southern New Hampshire and Maine. The Perkins Fellow will receive a stipend at a rate of $15/hour paid bi-weekly for a maximum of 200 hours. The fellow’s start date and schedule can be flexible but must be agreed upon in advance. Hours are restricted to weekdays with an expectation of a minimum of 24 hours per week. Housing is not provided. The fellow should have reliable transportation. Collections management work can be physical. Applicants must be able to bend, reach and lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Peggy Wishart, Research Center Director, at collectionsmanager@oldyork.org. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.