Museum Programs Associate – Westchester County, NY
Consortium of New York State Historic Sites located in Westchester County is seeking a Museum Programs Associate. Responsibilities include:
· Working with historic site manager, education department staff, and non-profit “Friends” organization to develop, market, and conduct all public programs & special events for Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site (Yonkers, NY).
· Working with historic site manager, education department staff, and non-profit “Friends” organization to develop, market, and deliver educational programs, public events & special events for John Jay Homestead State Historic Site (Katonah, NY).
· Working with other site staff at Philipse Manor Hall to research, write, and design rotating exhibits.
· Providing educational support to the staff and community.
· Assisting with interpretation as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
Some weekends, nights and holidays required. 32 hours/week. $13.55/hour non-negotiable. Must have previous experience with historic research, teaching/museum education and programming. Please send letter of interest and resume as attachments in MS Word or PDF by 4/7 to [log in to unmask]. Anticipated start date no later than 5/15/14.
Heather Iannucci
Historic Site Manager
John Jay Homestead & Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Sites