Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 (Archivist Assistant)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 5 hours/day, 3 days/week between 8:00am and 4:00pm; June 1, 2026 - Sept. 4, 2026

Hours Per Week 15

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Niagara

Street Address Niagara Regional Archives & Education Center

316 Prospect Street

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14303

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work with the Curator 1, SG-18, on digitization of historic materials including image capture, image editing, creation of master and access files, and the creation of descriptive metadata.
• Assist the curator in creation of accession paperwork and processing of collections.
• Help conduct research regarding New York State history, people, and events.
• Physically handle and assist with collection items using museum best practices.
• Coordinate and create research appointments.
• Assist in conducting routine research on items in the collection.
• Greet and engage with visitors; answer questions and provide information.
• Manage risk to collections on display by monitoring visitor behavior to ensure the protection of museum artifacts.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook and knowledge of Adobe programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Possess a working knowledge of archival best practices.
• Possess a bachelor's degree or some college experience.

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.

How to Apply

Name Courtney Zimmerman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Niagara.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park

P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Courtney Zimmerman, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA5 - Archives "

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.