Do you love Ringwood Manor? Want to get involved at the site?
One of the easiest ways to get involved at Ringwood Manor and is to become a member of Ringwood Manor's 501(c)3 non-profit, the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society (NJHHS)! NJHHS welcomes all new members and volunteers. Please click the link below for information about getting involved with the organization.
One of the easiest ways to get involved at Ringwood Manor and is to become a member of Ringwood Manor's 501(c)3 non-profit, the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society (NJHHS)! NJHHS welcomes all new members and volunteers. Please click the link below for information about getting involved with the organization.
Seasonal (Part-Time) Employment
Ringwood Manor and Ringwood State Park are administered by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. Each year, seasonal employees are hired to work from May through September in a number of roles. Open positions and job descriptions can be found on the Division of Parks and Forestry website. No experience is necessary. Salaries start at $16/hr. The minimum age for most positions is 16.
Please click on the link below for further information about seasonal employment and application forms.
Please click on the link below for further information about seasonal employment and application forms.
Full-Time Employment
Full-time, permanent employees at Ringwood Manor and Ringwood State Park are hired by the State of New Jersey. Open positions are listed through the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission at the link below. Please do not send resumes to Ringwood Manor.
Volunteer
DUE TO THE UPCOMING RESTORATION PROJECT OF RINGWOOD MANOR AND ITS SUBSEQUENT CLOSURE, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME.
Individuals may assist at Ringwood Manor by becoming a volunteer tour guide, gardener, or researcher. Individuals are asked to volunteer at least 4 hours each month at a minimum. Volunteers who wish to be tour guides should expect several weeks of training before they are able give guided tours of the Manor.
Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, and other community service projects at Ringwood Manor would also be considered volunteering at the site. Please contact historian Sue Shutte at [email protected] or Superintendent Eric Pain at Eric.Pain@dep.nj.gov if you would like to perform a volunteer project at Ringwood Manor and Ringwood State Park.
Please note that while Ringwood Manor always tries to accommodate all requests to volunteer at the site, due to limited staffing and the specialize nature of the historic building and museum, not all requests may be possible.
Individuals may assist at Ringwood Manor by becoming a volunteer tour guide, gardener, or researcher. Individuals are asked to volunteer at least 4 hours each month at a minimum. Volunteers who wish to be tour guides should expect several weeks of training before they are able give guided tours of the Manor.
Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, and other community service projects at Ringwood Manor would also be considered volunteering at the site. Please contact historian Sue Shutte at [email protected] or Superintendent Eric Pain at Eric.Pain@dep.nj.gov if you would like to perform a volunteer project at Ringwood Manor and Ringwood State Park.
Please note that while Ringwood Manor always tries to accommodate all requests to volunteer at the site, due to limited staffing and the specialize nature of the historic building and museum, not all requests may be possible.
Internships
DUE TO THE UPCOMING RESTORATION PROJECT OF RINGWOOD MANOR AND ITS SUBSEQUENT CLOSURE, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME.
Ringwood Manor occasionally accepts internship applications from current college students. Internships offer training in various aspects of museum management and allow interns to gain practical museum experience through part-time internships. These positions however require a minimum commitment of four hours per week for at least ten weeks per semester.
The need for interns varies throughout the year depending on the special projects, ongoing activities, and available staffing for supervision. Please contact Sue at [email protected] or 973-962-2240 to find out more about potential internship opportunities at Ringwood Manor.