Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 (Historical Interpreter) - Johnson Hall State Historic Site

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Wednesday -Sunday). Holidays and some evenings are required.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Fulton

Street Address Johnson Hall State Historic Site

139 Hall Ave

City Johnstown

StateNY

Zip Code12095

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Historic Site Manager and the Interpretive Programs Assistant, the Lead Interpreter will perform a range of administrative and historical interpretive duties at Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Conducting tours of the historic house and associated property for the general public, school classes, tourists and community groups.
• Assisting in delivering outreach programs to schools and other community organizations, special events, and programming at the historic site.
• Assisting with the supervision of historic housekeeping, collections care, and monitoring and maintaining climate controls.
• Assist the IPA in developing and reviewing interpretive content to be shared through agency publications and on the site’s social media.
• Assist with visitor services, answering phones, responding to public inquiries, and communicating effectively with staff and site visitors.
• Assist with visitor services, admissions and revenue handling.
• Conduct research on the history of the site and its residents
• Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment by applying appropriate safety practices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualifications:
• BA in studies focused on early American History, Native American or African American studies
• Experience conducting historical research and delivering interpretation to diverse audiences.
• Experience or willingness to deliver living history interpretation preferred
• Experience working or volunteering in a museum setting.

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.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Must have basic computer use skills.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders.

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 Ian Mumpton, Interpretive Program Assistant

Telephone 518-762-8712

Fax

Email Address Ian.mumpton@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Johnson Hall State Historic Site

139 Hall Ave

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 12095

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local historic site office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Ian Mumpton, Interpretive Programs Assistant, Johnson Hall State Historic Site, 139 Hall Ave, Johnstown, NY 12095, or email Ian.mumpton@parks.ny.gov. For more information, call 518-762-8712.

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.

POSTING DATE: 5/1/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 5/15/2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency