(PT) Seasonal Position at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Position: Historic Site Interpreter / Park & Recreation Aide 2

Location: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street, Albany

Schedule: Seasonal position; up to 24 hours, Wed – Sun (May – Oct 30). Schedule may be subject to change due to holidays, budget or staffing needs. Weekends, holidays and occasional evenings are required.

Salary: $15.50 / Hour

Duties & Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Interpretive Programs Assistant and the Historic Site Manager, the Historic Site Interpreter provides guided tours of Schuyler Mansion to school, adult, & family groups. Duties also include customer service, processing admission transactions, answering the phone, assisting staff in coordinating special events, conducting research, developing programs, and with the general operations of the historic site. Incumbents are expected to climb stairs as part of their regular tour duties, stand for long periods of time and be available for sister site programming. When needed, the Historic Site Interpreter will also complete written reports, may be asked to contribute blog and other social media posts, and perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: This is an entry-level position. Qualified candidate must demonstrate excellent public presentation skills, an interest in local & regional history, good verbal and writing skills, and have the ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time. Must have exceptional customer service skills, an ability to work well with the general public, manage multiple tasks, and serve as a team player with co-workers. Knowledge and interest in conducting historical research and flexibility in scheduling & work assignments is a plus. A B.A. or completed coursework in history, museum studies, and/or art history is preferred. A valid NYS driver’s license is helpful. The successful applicant will be required to submit references prior to employment.

Application Procedure: It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe his/her experience and to demonstrate that he/she meets the minimum qualifications. Please submit cover letter and resume to Michelle Mavigliano, Interpretive Programs Assistant, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202, or Michelle.Mavigliano@parks.ny.gov.

Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families and raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler’s English tastes, was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life.