Careers - Revolutionary Spaces

Full-Time Positions

We currently have no full-time positions available.

Part-Time Positions

Revolutionary Spaces is an equal opportunity employer. We center our work on the following values:

  • Inclusion: We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensuring accessibility on multiple dimensions.
  • Relevance: We are dedicated to creatively linking lessons of the past with the interests and concerns of Boston’s diverse communities today.
  • Boldness of thought: We address challenging topics and promote understanding in response to controversy.
  • Engagement: We encourage people to engage, add their voices to today’s debates, and collaborate with others to discover new ways of thinking.

Full-Time Positions

We currently have no full-time positions available.

Part-Time Positions

Museum Associate

As a Museum Associate for Revolutionary Spaces you are tasked with being the face of the organization to the public at both our historic sites and at our satellite stores. We are searching for applicants with strong customer service skills and a positive attitude who can instill visitors and guests with a feeling of welcome. We also provide assistance to travelers by imparting information about the buildings themselves, the city and its history. No previous knowledge is required but a passion for history and customer service is encouraged.

Employees of Revolutionary Spaces enjoy free admission to many Boston area museums and attractions.

Responsibilities
    • Greet and direct customers
    • Provide outstanding customer service
    • Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships
    • Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
    • Selling tickets for Old Town Trolley and Go Boston
    • Providing accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing, knowledge of events and tour schedules)
    • Inform customers about discounts and special offers
    • Answer customers’ questions about specific merchandise/tours/events
    • Process payments/cash handling
    • Provide customer feedback to the Store Managers
    • Alert management of potential security issues
    • Assist with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise
    • Assist with opening and closing
Qualifications
    • Excellent Customer Service
    • Basic knowledge of the City of Boston
    • Dependability / Punctuality
    • Professionalism with a positive attitude
    • General math skills
    • Ability to perform in fast-paced environments
    • Flexible availability/ability to work various shifts
    • Weekend & some holiday availability
    • Previous retail/cash-handling experience
    • Able to be on your feet for an eight-hour shift
    • Comfortable walking up and down stairs
    • Able to lift 30 pounds
Wages
    • Hourly
How to Apply

Please send your resume to hr@revolutionaryspaces.org and include:

    • The date you are able to start
    • The days and times you are available to work (We are open from 8:30AM to 9:30PM)
    • The number of hours per week you would like to work (Please keep in mind this is a part-time position)

 

Distribution Center (Stockroom) Associate

Description

Revolutionary Spaces is looking for a smart, reliable and hardworking person to be a distribution associate in our merchandise stockroom. This is a part-time, hourly position. Our stockroom is responsible for receiving, processing, and hand-delivering merchandise to our four gift shops nearby, located inside the Old South Meeting House, Old State House Museum and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The proceeds from our gift shops (and your work) go directly to support the operation of Old South Meeting House and Old State House.

Join a great team and become part of a thriving non-profit organization. As a special benefit, you will enjoy free admission to Boston area museums and other Boston attractions.

Main Responsibilities
    • Processing daily shipments of merchandise for our gift shops – tagging and shelving
    • Processing related paperwork
Other Responsibilities
    • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
    • Transporting merchandise to and from our gift shops with a hand truck
    • Other stockroom duties as assigned
Requirements
    • Availability during business hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (including holidays and weekends)
    • Either 1 – 2 years (or more) of work experience, or some college education
    • Ability to climb stairs in historical buildings and walk a ¼ mile
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds
    • A working level of English language skills (written and spoken)
    • Able to use computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Gmail
How to apply

Please reply to hr@revolutionaryspaces.org with the following information:

    • A copy of your resume
    • Your availability
    • The number of hours per week you would like to work, and your ideal schedule
    • The date you can start work