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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 (Historic Site Interpreter) - Schuyler Mansion 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%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 32 - 40 hours per week, Wednesday – Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule (days and/or hours) may be subject to change due to holidays, special programs, or staffing operational needs. Weekends as well as occasional holidays/evenings required.

Hours Per Week 32 - 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

32 Catherine Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12202

Duties Description Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager and the Interpretive Programs Assistant, the Historic Site Interpreter will perform the following duties:
• Welcome visitors to the historic site museum, provide guided tours of the historic site and grounds to school, adult, family, community and other groups. May also provide off-site outreach programs in the Capital District and/or educational seminars at local institutions.
• Assist with research and development of site tours, educational programs, and temporary exhibits.
• Work with staff to coordinate and implement special events and programs.
• Contribute to the site’s social media, Friends newsletter and complete written reports.
• Assist with site administration tasks, answer phones, take reservations, process admission and gift shop transactions.
• Conduct research and undertake special projects as assigned.
• Perform light historic housekeeping duties and assist with general operations and care of the historic house and site.
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment by applying excellent health & safety practices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualifications:
• BA in studies focused on 18th century New York History, Colonial and/or 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 or other cultural institution.

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 possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders.
• Incumbents are expected to climb stairs as part of their regular duties, stand for long periods of time, and be available for site (and sister-site) programming.
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.

Name Heidi Hill

Telephone 5184340834

Fax

Email Address Heidi.Hill@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

32 Catherine Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12202

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
Alternately, you may call Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site to obtain an Employment application at: 518-434-0834.

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: 7/18/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 8/1/2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency