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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/29/21

Applications Due06/01/21

Vacancy ID86507

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleHistoric Site Interpreter

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $12.50 to $12.50 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 60%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Hours and schedule vary and will include weekends

Hours Per Week 24

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address 296 Fair Street

City Kingston

StateNY

Zip Code12401

Minimum Qualifications -Must possess excellent written and effective communication skills.
-Qualified candidates must demonstrate a friendly and effective public presentation skills.
-Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.

Duties Description The first New York State Senate met here, in the simple 17th century stone home of merchant Abraham van Gaasbeek, in the fall of 1777 to form a new state government.

New York State acquired the property in 1887 to recognize its role in the formation of New York State and constructed a Museum Building on the site in 1927 to house and display the site’s collection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of senior staff, the incumbent:
-Will greet visitors and sell tickets
-Lead guided tours of Senate House and assist with the execution of educational programs and special events
-Assist with general office duties, research, general housekeeping, office duties and site security.

Additional Comments Background in history, museum studies or related fields is preferred but not required.

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

Name Personnel

Telephone (845) 786-2701 x222

Fax

Email Address Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 296 Fair Street

City Kingston

State NY

Zip Code 12401

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for a seasonal position, please submit a resume, employment application, and 3 work related references. The 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

You can also obtain an Employment Application from your local park office or your region’s administrative headquarters.

For a list of OPRHP's 11 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.”

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