Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHistoric Textiles Technician
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.63 to $17.63 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications -Ability to machine-sew and hand-sew and read and modify patterns is required
-Must have a working knowledge of 18th century clothing
-Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
-Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment
Duties Description The position is at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, a Revolutionary War fort built by the Patriots and captured by British and Loyalist forces after a desperate battle in October 1777. The incumbent will help bring history alive for thousands of visitors a year.
- Manufacture, alteration and repair of reproduction period clothing and accessories using period-appropriate techniques.
- Written and photographic documentation of work performed.
- Research of period patterns and garments using on-site and online resources as well as consultation with experts in the field.
Additional Comments Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
-The incumbent must be flexible, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
-The incumbent must possess and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
-Background in textiles history highly desirable
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingThe employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form #S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf
Applicants must also provide samples or photographs of their previous work. Please include three work references with contact name, name of business/facility and phone number.
You can also obtain an Employment Application from your local park office or your region’s administrative headquarters.
For a list of OPRHP’s eleven regions, please visit https://parks.ny.gov/regions/.
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov – using the subject line “Seasonal Employment 2021.”

