Operations & Administrative Assistant

About Linden Place

Linden Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operated by the Friends of Linden Place is a preeminent example of Federal-style architecture built in 1810 by George DeWolf. During an era when the sea was America's trading highway the DeWolf family amassed great wealth, much of it through the transatlantic slave trade. When the country outlawed the slave trade DeWolf abandoned Bristol, but subsequent generations made a different contribution to American History. Perhaps the mansion's most famous occupant was Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt a DeWolf grandson who founded Industrial Trust Bank and U.S. Rubber. His philanthropy and political influence in Bristol, Rhode Island and beyond was a critical turning point in the town's social history and helped make the region a premier destination for locals and tourists alike. Family descendants occupied the house for 177 years until the Friends of Linden Place assumed ownership in1988. Today the Mansion is a crossroads of history plays host to significant events throughout the year.

Job Title: Operations & Administrative Assistant

Location: Linden Place – Bristol, RI

Status: Part-Time (20–24 hrs/wk)

Reports To: Director of Museum Operations

Overview

Linden Place is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual to join our small, collaborative team. This multifaceted role supports day-to-day administrative functions, basic bookkeeping, and general museum operations. As part of a close-knit staff where everyone pitches in to fulfill our historic preservation and community mission.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping: Assist QuickBooks entries and reconciliations.
Administration & CRM: Assist with incoming calls/emails/mail and support the maintenance of donor/member records in Virtuous CRM.
Operations Support: Assist with site rentals, events, and programming.

Qualifications

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks (Online); strong communication, organization, and time management.
Preferred: Experience with Virtuous CRM (or similar donor platforms like Salesforce/Raiser's Edge) and non-profit operations.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Linden Place is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please forward resumes to ExecutiveSearch@LindenPlace.org before September 30, 2026

Or mail to:

Linden Place

PO Box 328, Bristol RI, 02809

Attn: Search Committee