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Working with the Sophienburg Museum & Archives in New Braunfels offers a wonderfully immersive experience in celebrating our German‑Texan heritage and community history. Located on the historic site of Prince Carl and the Adelsverein’s original “Sophie’s Castle,” the museum’s team—which includes Director Jenn Singleterry and Curator Keva Hoffmann Boardman—is deeply committed to preserving local artifacts, documents, and oral histories dating back to New Braunfels’s founding in 1845.
Whether contributing as a volunteer—helping greet guests, guide educational tours, assist in archives research, or even support special events like Kaffeeklatsch, Bürger Ball, or Weihnachtsmarkt
Become part of a passionate team dedicated to community outreach and historical storytelling. Collaborating on programs, from summer camps and local festivals to research initiatives and fundraising drives, provides a hands-on way to connect with the region’s rich cultural narrative and help ensure its stories continue to inspire future generations.
Send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit to director@sophienburg.com. We can’t wait to meet you!
Volunteer Position: Museum & Archives Assistant
Location: Sophienburg Museum & Archives, New Braunfels, Texas
Schedule: Flexible shifts available, weekdays and some weekends
Overview:
Join the Sophienburg Museum team and help preserve and share the rich German-Texan heritage of New Braunfels! As a volunteer, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for visitors, supporting educational programs, and assisting with archival and curatorial tasks behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet guests and provide general information about the museum and exhibits
Assist with school tours, community programs, and seasonal events
Support collections and archives staff with organization, filing, or digitizing records
Help maintain exhibit areas and ensure materials are properly displayed
Work in the Sophie’s Shop (museum gift shop) to assist with retail and customer service
Provide general administrative support as needed
Qualifications:
Friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic about local history
Strong communication skills and a welcoming demeanor
Detail-oriented and comfortable with light clerical tasks
Willingness to learn and take direction from museum staff
No prior museum experience required—training is provided
Benefits:
Learn about New Braunfels history and museum operations
Gain hands-on experience in a cultural and educational setting
Connect with like-minded volunteers and staff
Invitations to volunteer appreciation events and behind-the-scenes tours
Job Title: Archives Project Coordinator
Organization: Sophienburg Museum and Archives
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Reports To: Associate Museum Director
The Sophienburg Museum and Archives is hiring a contract Archives Project Coordinator for a one-year project to complete the transition into an updated archive system/space. This position will coordinate storage reorganization, collection mapping, digital finding aid development, database updates, proper archival boxing and labeling, and supervision of project helpers. The ideal candidate will be familiar with archival best practices and committed to supporting the mission and initiatives of the Sophienburg Museum and Archives
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition of archival materials into renovated stack storage
- Organize, map, and document the renovated archives space
- Review, update, and improve collection records, finding aids, database entries, and location information
- Ensure proper archival boxing, labeling, and placement of materials
- Coordinate preservation and collection management tasks
- Supervise and direct a team of helpers and/or volunteers as needed
- Work within Sophienburg practices, mission, and initiatives to support the museum’s archival standards and long-term goals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in History, Communications,
- Nonprofit/Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in project management, library and/or archive services, data management/entry, records management, administration
- Experience with archival processing, collection organization, and finding aids
- Familiarity with archival storage, preservation practices, and collection databases
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to supervise staff, volunteers, or project helpers
- Willingness to learn organization’s mission, procedures, and community role
- Attention to detail and comfort working in a renovation or transition environment
Key Competencies
- Relationship-building and community engagement
- Organizational and scheduling efficiency
- Clear and professional communication
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Collaborative teamwork
Work Environment and Schedule
This position is currently offered part-time (25-30 hours). General hours will be Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm; schedule is flexible.
Compensation and Benefits
This position is a one (1) year contract, paid hourly. Compensation is $20-$23/hr commensurate with experience.
Impact of the Role
The Archives Coordinator will play a vital role in spearheading the archive renovation projects. These updates and improvements will contribute significantly to Sophienburg Museum and Archive’s success and sustainability as a professional research institution.
This position will remain open until filled. We will begin rolling interviews the week of September 14. Please send your resume and cover letter to museum@sophienburg.com
