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Position: Events & Rentals Manager
● Classification: Part-time / Non-exempt (20 hours/week)
● Pay Rate: $18.00 – $19.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)
● Application Deadline: August 5, 2026

Job Summary
The Events & Rentals Manager oversees all aspects of the Cumberland County Historical Society’s (CCHS) rental properties. This includes managing the historic Two Mile House as well as the programming and event spaces at our main building in Carlisle, PA. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with the CCHS team to plan and execute major organizational events and fundraisers.
This position offers a flexible schedule, though regular evening and weekend hours are required based on the event calendar. While hybrid work options are available, the manager must meet regularly with their supervisor on-site.
The Events & Rentals Manager reports directly to the Development & Communications Director, with all rights, responsibilities, and benefits alignment as detailed in the CCHS Personnel Handbook.

Key Responsibilities
● Rental Operations: Manage all inquiries, bookings, contracts, and invoicing for rental spaces. Coordinate internal room and space scheduling across the organization.
● Event Oversight: Coordinate staffing and coverage for rentals and events; serve as the primary on-call contact on event days to troubleshoot issues.
● Fundraising & Community Events: Collaboratively plan and execute major CCHS events alongside the Development & Communications Director, including high-profile fundraisers and the Annual Meeting of the Membership.
● Calendar Management: Partner with various CCHS departments to develop and maintain the seasonal public programming calendar.

Qualifications & Experience
● Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
● Experience: Proven experience in customer service, hospitality, hotel management, or event planning. Prior experience working within a non-profit organization is highly preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
● Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with diverse clients, vendors, and community members.
● Sales & Service: Proven customer management skills.
● Organization: Exceptional organizational habits with the ability to multitask and manage competing timelines.
● Tech Savvy: Proficient with computers, including administrative software (Google Workspace); ability to learn internal scheduling systems.
● Drive: Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

Physical Requirements
● Ability to transport, lift, and carry event materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
● Flexibility to work varied schedules, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.
● Adaptability to work across various physical locations and environmental conditions.
Benefits
● Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
● SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with organizational match.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a tailored cover letter to lvarner@historicalsociety.com no later than August 5, 2026.
Please Note: Incomplete applications (missing either a resume or cover letter) will not be reviewed.

Application review will begin after the submission deadline. The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the position. This job description is not an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CCHS and the employee.

Volunteer Application

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If the opportunities listed on the form above don’t seem quite right for you, email us at info@historicalsociety.com, and we will put you in touch with an appropriate department to consult about moving forward. In the email, specifically address your interests and your skills and experience.

Depending on your role, we will have a simple form for you to fill out at CCHS once we meet. Volunteers working directly with families and children will need to fill out appropriate federal and state child protection forms.

Internships at CCHS 

Local history is replete with events, people, places, and objects that helped shape not only local Cumberland County history but also the history of our state and nation. Understanding and appreciating our past can help us understand the world we live in today. When people walk through the doors at CCHS, they are provided an important link to the past. They encounter artifacts and documents that tell the stories of evolving lives, a changing world, and the ideas and dreams that shaped our country.

Open to all majors, internships at CCHS provide structured learning experiences that contribute to the preservation and sharing of Cumberland County history and heritage. Interns will acquire unique, hands-on professional experience in fields such as research, archival skills, curatorial work, and outreach, along with an understanding of how non-profit organizations operate. A typical internship provides the student with a self-directed project while also being involved in day-to-day operations at CCHS. Projects are determined based on the interests of the student and the needs of the CCHS. 

Volunteer Internships in our different departments include:

  • Museum
  • Outreach / Event Intern
  • Social Media Interns
  • Retail Interns
  • Education / History Camp Interns
  • Audio – Visual Interns
  • Docents / Visitor services
  • Library/Archive Intern

Past interns have researched and written articles for our Journal, created and contributed to exhibits, developed and assisted in programs for students and the public, created finding aids for the collection, organized and cataloged collections and even assisted in History on High the Society’s gift shop or G.B. Stuart History Workshop.

Internship Application

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Please send one letter of recommendation or endorsement to CCHS at info@historicalsociety.com or via mail:
Cumberland County Historical Society
21 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attn: CCHS Internship Program

For any questions about internships with CCHS, contact Cara Curtis, Archives and Library Director, at ccurtis@historicalsociety.com or 717-249-7610 x102.