Interpretive Programs Assistant (NY HELPS) - Palisades

NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Interpretive Programs Assistant (NY HELPS) - Palisades

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 17

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65361 to $82655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Mid-April – Oct 31 : Wed – Sun : 8 : 30 AM – 5 PM. Nov – Mid-April : Mon – Fri : 8 : 30 AM – 5 PM. + occasional holidays

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

County Orange

Street Address New Windsor Cantonment & Knox’s Headquarters State Historic Sites

374 Temple Hill Road

City New Windsor

State NY

Zip Code 12553

Duties Description Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to :

• Implements all aspects of the interpretive program at an assigned historic site. Develop and administer educational and visitors' programs, including exhibits, seminars, workshops, lectures, guided tours, written materials, and craft demonstrations, to explain the significance of historic sites and the customs, cultures, and events related to those sites.
• Prepares, schedules, and conducts seminars, lectures, and educational programs that demonstrate and explain the significance of the assigned historic site.
• Researches historic background of the site and consults with sources to determine historically accurate materials for exhibits and cultural period activities including cooking, work, and craft demonstrations.
• Writes and scripts tours and demonstrations; supervises and conducts guided tours; writes content for handouts and brochures for the site.
• Maintains inventory of all items and artifacts in the site’s collection and implements appropriate plans to ensure that the items are stored appropriately.
• Collaborates with partner organizations and agencies to accept artifacts on-loan and manages requests for items to be loaned from the historic site’s collections.
• Plans and oversees the installation of exhibits.
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees special events that promote the site.
• Develops and implements the interpretive program for the site such as developing and promulgating a calendar of events.
• Documents historic significance and validity of the content of programs and demonstrations.
• Arranges, schedules, and conducts educational programs for schools, and community and special interest groups. Coordinates with schools to ensure educational programming integrates curriculum standards.
• Develops professional relationships with schools, professional groups, and community organizations to gain support for the site and its activities.
• Trains and supervises seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers to conduct workshops, lead tours, and perform activities demonstrating the crafts, work, and art of the period.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list(s) to be considered for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications : If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.NY HELPS or 55-b / c Qualifications : This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS :

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

Name Sheila McCaffrey

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on Applying If 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 park 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 at McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Interpretive Programs Assistant, New Windsor, Item #7652”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Sheila.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.