Historic Interpretation Intern
NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Location:
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
30 Caretakers Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
Rensselaer County
https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/benningtonbattlefield/details.aspx
Timeframe:
Ideal candidate would be available early May through mid-August; available to 8/16 (flexibility in schedule possible)
Hours:
20 -30 hours a week
Pay rate:
$17.11/hr
Description and Duties:
This position is located at Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Rensselaer County. The intern’s duties would include but not limited to:
- supporting the interpretation of the site and working on special projects, as assigned.
- setting up and operating an information table,
- visitor greeting and orientation,
- leading tours
- completing staff-led projects,
- making physical improvements to the site that enhance the visitor experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Intern must exhibit the following abilities:
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Hands-on fieldwork
Candidate Minimum Standing:
Sophomore
Degree Concentrations:
Education Studies
Cultural Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Social Sciences