What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation Aide 6 (Historic Site Interpreter - Crailo State Historic Site) position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager and the Historic Site Assistant, the Historic Site Interpreter will perform the following duties:
Minimum Qualifications
See Additional Comments For Operating Needs And Preferred Experience.
Additional Comments
Operating Needs
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met.
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager and the Historic Site Assistant, the Historic Site Interpreter will perform the following duties:
- Welcome visitors to the historic site museum, provide guided tours of Crailo exhibits and grounds to school, adult, family, community and other groups. May also provide off-site outreach programs in the Capital District and/or educational seminars at local institutions.
- Assist with research and development of site focus tours, educational programs, and temporary exhibits.
- Work with staff to coordinate and implement special events and programs.
- Contribute to the site’s social media, Friends newsletter and complete written reports.
- Assist with site administration tasks, process admission and gift shop transactions. -In addition, the Historic Site Interpreter will conduct research and undertake special projects as assigned.
- Incumbents are expected to climb stairs as part of their regular duties, stand for long periods of time, and be available for site (and sister-site) programming.
- Perform light historic housekeeping duties and assist with general operations and proper care of the historic house and site.
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment by applying good safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications
See Additional Comments For Operating Needs And Preferred Experience.
Additional Comments
Operating Needs
- 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 possess organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, responsibly and courteously.
- BA in studies focused on Dutch History, Colonial and/or early American History, Native American or African American studies.
- Experience in public speaking and delivering historical content to diverse audiences preferred.
- Experience working or volunteering in a museum, other cultural institution and/or public service setting.
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met.
Salary : $22