“Living the Lincoln Legacy.”
— Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home's mission
Whether it’s greeting visitors in our Welcome Center or introducing a school group to the concept of "Sustainability" or teaching guests how to stake peonies in our formal garden, Hildene's mission is fulfilled in the work we do every day. Here at Hildene, you’ll know your work supports the remarkable legacy of the Lincoln Family.
Want to join us? Hildene offers a wide variety of job opportunities from finance, administration, historical interpretation, maintenance, marketing, fundraising, education, event planning, retail, gardening, and farming. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome candidates for employment who will contribute to our diversity.
Job Openings
Director of Finance and Operations
Hildene seeks an experienced and strategic Director of Finance and Operations to provide leadership across financial management, business operations, data systems, and physical infrastructure.
Reporting to the President and serving on the leadership team, the Director is responsible for the financial strength, operational effectiveness, and organizational infrastructure necessary to advance Hildene’s mission. This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring financial expertise, sound judgment, systems thinking, and collaborative leadership.
The Director oversees financial planning and reporting, supervises key finance staff, leads Hildene’s enterprise data strategy, and provides oversight of facilities, grounds, equipment, and other physical assets.
Farm Hand (PT/YR)
Hildene is hiring a part-time, year-round Farm Hand (16-20 hours per week) to help care for our livestock and poultry animals, working between the barn and the goat dairy on the property.
The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on person who enjoys working with animals and is comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work in all kinds of weather. They take initiative, pay close attention to detail, and work well both independently and as part of a team.
Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Manager – FT/YR
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, is seeking a full-time, year-round dependable and skilled Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Manager to oversee the preventive maintenance, repair, procurement, and safe operation of our grounds, farm, and transportation equipment. This position plays an important role in keeping equipment reliable, safe, and operational, with particular priority given to grounds equipment and transportation trams during the busy season.
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