Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark & Recreation Aide 6 (Archaeology Intern)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly
"Other" Explanation This position is 2-3 days per week from June 2026 through August 2026.
Workday
Street Address Division for Historic Preservation (Peebles Island State Park)
1 Delaware Avenue North
Duties Description The goal of the Archaeology Internship is to continue the project of physically reorganizing the archaeology collections storage area at the Division for Historic Preservation (DHP) located at Peebles Island State Park. DHP curates approximately 1.5 million artifacts from various New York State historic sites and parks. This collection is stored within approximately 3,000 artifact boxes.
Work will be conducted in the archaeology collections storage 2-3 days per week and will coincide with when the Archaeology Conservator is on site. Daily tasks will include but not be limited to:
• The physical reorganization of artifact collection boxes aided by the examination of existing artifact catalog data.
• Lifting and moving artifact boxes (approximately 20lbs max).
• Existing boxes will be removed from their current location in storage, the artifact bags within will be placed in new boxes, and updated provenience information will be attached with new box labels to improve the management/retrieval of specific artifacts for exhibits and research.
• Reboxed artifacts will then be reshelved in the storage area and the storage map updated.
• Specific shelf locations will be recorded for each box and included in the updated artifact database.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently enrolled student pursuing a master’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Liberal Arts or Social Science.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Excellent organizational and research skills with close attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Suite (Word, Access, Excel).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 20lbs.
• Basic understanding of best practices for digital data management.
• Archaeology experience is a plus but not necessary.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• This position is from June 2026 through August 2026.
BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address andrew.farry@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Division for Historic Preservation (Peebles Island State Park)
1 Delaware Avenue North
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/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf
Please forward your application, resume and cover letter to Andrew Farry at andrew.farry@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Archaeology Internship” or mail your application to:
Andrew Farry
Conservator/Archaeology
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