ROTCH-JONES-DUFF HOUSE & GARDEN MUSEUM INC

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396 COUNTY STNEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 United States

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https://rjdmuseum.org

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Garden Go-fers

Flexible Schedule | New Bedford, MA 02740

Garden Go-fers help RJD's Manager of Buildings and Grounds to maintain the city-block that the house gardens encompass. On these grounds are a formal boxwood rose parterre garden, a boxwood specimen garden, cutting garden and an award winning Woodland Walk. Maintenance includes clean-up, dead-heading, pruning and other basic maintenance under the close supervision of our knowledgeable staff. This is a more physically active position for those who enjoy the open air and quiet, solitary work.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
House Tour Guide

Flexible Schedule | New Bedford, MA 02740

House Tour Guides lead visitors and school groups through the Rotch-Jones-Duff historic house, interpreting the stories of the three families and staff that lived and worked there, relating New Bedford's past, and placing the site within larger contexts of maritime history, the abolition movement, Quakerism, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Guides must successfully complete an eight week training program, given free at the RJD, as well as mentor with a senior-level Guide before they begin giving tours. A substantial time commitment is expected in return for the investment made by RJD in Guide training. This position is suitable for anyone with interest in education, teaching, working with the public, and above all, a curiosity to learn themselves.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
Visitor Service Assistant

Flexible Schedule | New Bedford, MA 02740

Visitor Service Assistants are the museum's main greeters, stationed at the visitor entrance in the museum shop. They are the first to welcome visitors, guests and shoppers. They also assist staff by answering the main phone line to the museum. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. Our volunteers provide an invaluable service to the Museum. They help present quality educational and cultural programming, exhibits, and special events to the Greater New Bedford community.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
Administrative Assistant

Flexible Schedule | New Bedford, MA 02740

Administrative Assistants help RJD's staff to execute administrative tasks, conduct market research, and correspond with constituents. Assistants are assigned a work station with computer, phone and office supplies where they conduct various tasks in any given week. Examples of tasks include mailings, paperwork processing, document creation, proofreading, calls and correspondence, and market research. This position is suitable to those with some administrative background, strong organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
Event Assistant

Flexible Schedule | New Bedford, MA 02740

Event Assistants help RJD staff in the execution of our educational programming and events for the public. The tasks for an event vary. They can include greeting, sales, simple food service, set-up and clean-up, and basic event coordination. Event attendance also ranges from more intimate programs of 20 people to larger parties of 200. People who enjoy more active, "front-facing" work, are problem-solvers, and comfortable with busy environments are well-suited to this position.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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Mission Statement

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum enlivens New Bedford’s history, engages our communities, and enriches cultural understanding through stewardship, education, and entertainment.

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Since its founding in 1983, the role of the RJD has expanded from steward of an historic building to a proactive member of the cultural community, offering a variety of programs for a diverse audience. A partner in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the RJD joins the city's cultural and educational organizations in telling rich stories of the past to new generations.

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