Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 - Historic Site Interpreter - Washington's Headquarters

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation May 15, 2026 – August 19, 2026: 35 hours/week, between Wednesday and Sunday. Weekends and some holidays are required.

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Orange

Street Address Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

84 Liberty Street

City Newburgh

StateNY

Zip Code12551

Job Specifics

Duties Description Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site is the nation’s first publicly owned historic site. It was in the Hasbrouck family’s stone farmhouse that General George Washington, along with his wife, Martha, his aides, guards, and enslaved servants spent over 16 months from April of 1782 to August of 1783 as the American War of Independence was ending. During that time, the General created the Badge of Military Merit, forerunner to the modern Purple Heart medal. The cease-fire that ended the war was announced, successfully responding to the Newburgh Conspiracy.

Under the supervision of the Interpretive Programs Assistant, SG-17, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Conduct tours and present educational programs to visitors, school groups and other organizations.
• Assist with the coordination of special events, conduct research, and perform other site duties as needed.
• Demonstrate friendly and effective public presentation skills and represent the historic site in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A current college student or graduate with some coursework in history, museum studies, or related fields is preferred but not required.
• Interest in the American War of Independence is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Karen Pena

Telephone

Fax

Email Address karen.pena@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site

P.O. Box 1783

City Newburgh

State NY

Zip Code 12550

 

Notes on ApplyingComplete a NY State OPRHP Employment Application available in all park offices or online*. Submit electronically along with your resume and cover letter, including three work references, to Karen Pena, Interpretive Programs Assistant, Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, PO Box 1783, Newburgh NY 12550, or email to karen.pena@parks.ny.gov.

*Parks Application Online:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

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