Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark & Recreation Aide 6 (Historical Interpreter)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Wednesday-Sunday (Occasional weekends/holidays and some evenings are required)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Fulton

Street Address Johnson Hall State Historic Site

139 Hall Ave

City Johnstown

StateNY

Zip Code12095

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Interpretive Programs Assistant and the Lead Interpreter, the Historical Interpreter will perform duties at Johnson Hall State Historic Site that include but are not limited to:

• Delivering tours of the historic house and associated property for the general public, school classes, tourism and community groups.
• Deliver public outreach programs to schools and other interested community organizations.
• Assist with all aspects of special events and programming at the historic site.
• Assist with historic housekeeping, climate controls and collections care.
• Contribute written/visual interpretive content to be shared through agency publications and on the site’s social media.
• Conduct research on the history of the site and its residents.
• Answer phones, respond to public inquiries, and communicate effectively with staff and park visitors.
• Assist with visitor services, admissions and revenue handling.
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment by applying appropriate safety practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree related to one of the following: Early American history, Native American studies, African/African American studies, Public History, Museum Studies.
• Experience or willingness to deliver living history interpretation.
• Experience conducting historical research and delivering public interpretation to diverse audiences, both in-person and virtually.
• Experience working or volunteering in a museum setting.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Must have basic computer use skills, including word processors, PowerPoint or other digital presentation software, and the ability to access digital research resources.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to move historic furniture and use step ladders.


BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. May be eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Ian Mumpton, Interpretive Programs Assistant

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Ian.mumpton@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Johnson Hall State Historic Site

139 Hall Ave

City Johnstown

State NY

Zip Code 12095

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local historic site office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at:

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume to Ian Mumpton at Ian.mumpton@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA 6 Historical Interpreter” or mail your application to:

Ian Mumpton
Interpretive Programs Assistant
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
Division of Historic Preservation (DHP)
Peebles Island State Park, 1 Delaware Avenue North, Cohoes, NY 12047