Job Location:
Niagara Falls, NYSalary Range or Hourly Rate:
$19.85 an hourJob Description:
Park and Rec Aide 5----Archivist Assistant -$19.85 an hour/ 30 hours a week
Niagara Falls State Park
This position will assist the Niagara Region Archivist with the operation of the archives located at Niagara Falls State Park. In addition to assisting with technical work, position will serve as a docent for exhibitions and displays.
This position will be seasonal but could be extended beyond the summer season.
This position may be required to work on weekends and holidays.
This position could be considered an internship for students pursuing degrees in Museum Science, Library Sciences, History, and/or similar degrees. A BA in these fields is required if not a current student.
Required tasks include but are not limited to:
- Greeting and talking with visitors, answering visitor questions and provide information as needed
- Manage risk to collections on display by monitoring visitor behavior to ensure the protection of museum artifacts
- An ability to explain and convey the importance of historical exhibits on display to visitors
- Help with the creation of and the changing of any information and brochures relating to the exhibits/programs
- Physically handling and assisting with collection items /using museum best practices as needed
- Coordinating and creating research appointments
- Help conducting research regarding New York State history, people and events as needed
- Assisting with exhibitions research and coordination with curator
- Assist in conducting routine research on items in the collection.
Required Skills
- Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Drivers License preferred
- Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft products
