Employment at the Thomas Cole Historic Site

Join Our Team.

Working at the Thomas Cole Historic Site is to be part of a team of excited and committed professionals, each with his or her own role to play in realizing our collective goals. There are several ways to become part of our operation, which are listed below. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Now Recruiting Cole Fellows!

Join the inaugural class of Thomas Cole Fellows, a new program that is designed for exceptional graduating or recently graduated college seniors to gain hands-on experience in the museum field. Cole Fellows will assist the Thomas Cole Historic Site with a project that is central to the site's mission, and will have access to learning opportunities for developing their own careers. The program runs from June 1 through November 1, candidates must be available for the entire five months or more, and housing is provided. Please call Joanna Frang at (518) 943-7465 extension 2 for more information.

Download Information Sheet about Thomas Cole Fellows program.

Now Seeking Docents for the 2010 Season!

Our Open House is coming up on March 14th at 12 noon. Please see our volunteer page for more information about this opportunity to join the fun and fascinating group of people who give tours of the historic site, conduct programs for visiting children, or lead hikes into the beautiful surrounding landscape.

Undergraduate Internships

Please see our internships page for more information about this opportunity to work at the Thomas Cole Historic Site while gaining class credit at your school or college.