Join the History Center team
The York County History Center is looking for dynamic, professional individuals to join our team. We’re a well-established history museum that has been in York County for more than 130 years. We are shifting our mission to be more inclusive in our approach to gathering and telling York County’s story. In June of 2024, we moved into a state-of-the-art history museum and are adding jobs to accommodate what we expect will be an increase in visitors.
For college students, the Internship Program is an excellent way for students majoring in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, and related fields to gain valuable experience working in a museum or archival setting. History Center interns are managed through each department based on an individual’s interests, skill sets, and availability. Projects aligning intern goals with current History Center needs will be part of the experience, and all positions are unpaid.
It’s a great time to be part of an organization that is starting an exciting, new chapter.
Current career opportunities
PT Special Events and Rentals Coordinator
The Special Events and Rentals Coordinator is responsible for supporting York County History Center’s earned income and fundraising activities. Working within Advancement and Visitor Engagement departments, this position is charged with managing all logistical operations related to our Signature events (Oyster Festival and A Date with History) as well as coordinating corporate and individual rentals of History Center facilities. This is a part time position working 18 hours per week.
Candidates will have 2-5 years of fundraising experience and/or experience in the hospitality industry. Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills. Energetic motivator with the ability to juggle several active projects at the same time. Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license, flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends and the ability to lift or move materials up to 25lbs. required.
Interested candidates should apply by email/mail by September 20, 2025. To apply, send resume and cover letter to taltland@yorkhistorycenter.org or mail to York County History Center, 121 N. Pershing Ave, York PA 17401. Please no phone calls.
Internship opportunities
Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at the York County History Center! We have opportunities in all of our departments.
The Visitor Engagement/Education Internship is an excellent way for students to gain experience implementing educational experiences for visitors of all ages. The intern will work with Education Department staff in conducting tours, implementing programs, and assisting with the day-to-day operations at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum and the Colonial Complex under the supervision of the Manager of School Programs.
Learn MoreThe Library & Archives Internship enables students to gain hands-on experience with archival work. The intern will work with department staff on projects such as organizing and cataloging documents and photographs, proper storage and labeling of collections, digitizing records and images, preparing guides and finding aids to collections, transcribing oral history, and/or researching local history.
Learn MoreThe Collections Department Internship provides students with hands-on experience caring for and working with the History Center’s over 90,000 artifacts across several museum sites. The intern will work with department staff on projects such as collections cataloging and inventory, database management, transcription of records, object research, artifact care and condition reporting, and exhibit development.
Learn MoreThe Marketing Specialist Internship is a great way for students in the fields of Journalism, Communications or Public Relations to get hands-on experience that will help develop and implement marketing strategies for educational programs and museum events. Students can expect a wide array of projects that will help create excitement around the new museum that opened in 2024.
Learn MoreApply for an internship
Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at the York County History Center! For interns seeking credit, please apply by the following deadlines:
- Spring semester – December 15
- Summer semester – April 15
- Fall semester – August 15