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
President and CEO
The York County History Center, a vibrant institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of York County, Pennsylvania, seeks an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next era of development and impact. Operating seven buildings, including the newly opened, 52,000-square-foot History Center Museum and Library/Archives, YCHC fosters community engagement, inclusivity, and connection through storytelling, preservation, and dynamic programming. The organization was recognized as #3 in the 2025 USA Today Top 10 Readers’ Choice list of the country’s top new history museums.
As YCHC positions itself as a leading regional cultural institution, the new CEO will have the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while addressing challenges such as completing the unification of multiple sites, leading strategic organizational and collections plans, and growing long-term financial sustainability.
The Board of Directors has retained the expertise of Museum Search & Reference to find the right candidate to take on this leadership role. If you are interested, please use the link below to learn more about the application process.
Visitor Experience Associate- Seasonal Position
The York County History Center is currently seeking candidates for Part-Time (approx. 16 hrs per week) Visitor Experience Associate- Seasonal April through November.
The Visitor Experience Associate will serve as the York County History Center’s leading representative by demonstrating exceptional customer service skills with a positive attitude and engaging demeanor. Visitor Experience Associates greet visitors, conduct tours of our sites to both school groups and the general public, handle admission and gift shop sales, answer questions, sell memberships, and assist guests wherever possible.
Candidates for this position must be professional, reliable, friendly, and have exceptional customer service skills. They must also be comfortable speaking with groups of children and adults, working with computers, handling money, working outside, and standing for extended periods of time. A love of history, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a strong sense of teamwork are also beneficial skills to have for this role. Seasonal employees must work Saturdays and some evenings may be required during special events.
The York County History Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hourly rate for this position is $13.00 – $15.00 depending upon experience.
Please submit cover letter and resume to: Visitor Experience Associate, York County History Center, 121 N. Pershing Ave. York PA 17401 Electronic submissions are welcome at taltland@yorkhistorycenter.org. No phone calls.
Institutional Giving Manager
Part time, 19 hours per week – Hybrid Considered
The Manager of Institutional Giving is responsible for writing grants and managing the grant calendar, including reports and renewals. This role requires developing a deep understanding of the History Center’s mission, programs, curriculum, collections, and facilities to craft compelling narratives for institutional funders. Working collaboratively with the Advancement team and other departments, the Manager will create strong cases for support, budgets, and proposals for institutional and government grants while ensuring efficient calendar management and timely submissions.
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