Organizational Background
Located in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA, the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle, operated by the Bucks County Historical Society, are two historic concrete castles that celebrate the life and legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), American archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist and scholar. The Mercer Museum, one of Bucks County’s premier cultural attractions and a Smithsonian affiliate, features both local and national seasonal exhibits as well as a core museum collection of over 50,000 pre-Industrial tools. This permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America and is one of the world’s most comprehensive portraits of American material culture. Fonthill Castle was home to Henry Chapman Mercer and served as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. Fonthill Castle features Mercer’s renowned, handcrafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement.Collections Manager
The Collections Manager is responsible for the registration, documentation, care, and preservation of all two- and three-dimensional materials held within the collections of the Bucks County Historical Society, and specifically its Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle collections. The Collections Manager functions within a curatorial team, as well as the greater organization. Download the full job description here!
Part-Time Opportunities
Love working with people and providing top-notch guest experiences? Want to work for a good cause?
Apply to join the team at the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle and see what fun history can be! Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle are currently looking for part-time staff members who have a positive attitude, are team players, and enjoy serving audiences of all ages.
- Museum Educators
- Tour Guides & Gallery Guides
- Guest Services Associates
- Rental Events Staff
