StateJobsNY

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 Orange

Street Address 690 Route 9W

City Fort Montgomery

StateNY

Zip Code10922

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 Historic Site Interpreter at 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. Positions are available for weekends in the spring and fall, and full-time during the summer. As a Historic Site Interpreter at Fort Montgomery, you will teach others about life in America 244 years ago through tours and demonstrations of military drill and camp life activities. Interpreters bring history alive for thousands of visitors from all over.

Description of Duties:
-Interpretation of the historic site through tours, living history activities, military and camp life demonstrations and special programs.
-Research using on-site and online resources leading to increased knowledge of residents of the fort, events of historic significance, military, political, economic and social activities within the fort and trades practiced by artisans in the army.
-Assisting with front desk duties and gift shop sales.
-Routine cleaning and light maintenance of the museum galleries, reproduction clothing and equipment.
-Assistance with grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, brush removal and trail repair and other duties as assigned.

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

Candidates must possess and maintain a professional, 18th century-appropriate appearance and demeanor and must be willing to read training materials and conduct independent research on a variety of topics. Extensive training, reading materials and reproduction period clothing and equipment will be provided by the historic site for each interpreter.

Hours: Weekends in the spring and fall. Thursday through Sunday in July and August, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Must work weekends and occasional evenings and holidays.

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 690 Route 9W

City Fort Montgomery

State NY

Zip Code 10922

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.”