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 …
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Planting Fields is a spectacular 409-acre public garden located on the north shore of Long Island. This former Gold Coast estate features specimen trees, ornamental shrubs, herbaceous plantings, 2 1/2 acres of display and production greenhouses, historic buildings, and a 65 room Tudor revival mansion. The arboretum features one of the most comprehensive woody plant collections in the Northeast. Horticultural Interns need a passion for working in a public garden setting. They will receive practical, hands-on experience in all phases …
Description: The Survey and National Register Unit of the Division for Historic Preservation oversees the statewide inventory of historic resources and administers the State and National Registers of Historic Places programs in New York. This unit assists communities and agencies with surveys that identify and evaluate historic districts, buildings, sites, structures and objects worthy of protection and consideration in community planning efforts. Survey and NR staff provide guidance to the public in developing and completing official nomination forms. Additionally, this …
POSITION OVERVIEW: Build a path, while finding yours! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) is seeking three seasonal Trail Technicians to assist with the management of some of the most diverse and popular trails across our State Parks system. The primary responsibility of the Regional Trail Technician(s) is to work as a team in the form of a trail crew, completing trail improvement projects that enhance regional trail resources. The position will work …
Clean Energy/Sustainability Intern – NYS Parks and Recreation Regional Administration OVERVIEW The intern will support Agency Clean Energy and Sustainability initiatives through compiling data and organizing information, data analysis, and development of materials for presentations and communications. -Interns work 20-40 hours per week during the semester. DUTIES DESCRIPTION Collect data from field visits to several Regional State Parks and Sites and interact with Park staff. Collect data with surveys and GIS programs. Assist in preparing documents and presentations. Prepare communication …
Design & Construction Assistant – NYS Parks and Recreation Capital/Engineering Department OVERVIEW All capital improvement projects integrate green design elements. Intern will work with the Capital Design and Construction Group and Park staff including landscape architects, engineers and architects to support the development of energy efficient, environmentally sensitive and sustainable design & construction projects. -Interns work 10-20 hours per week during the semester. DUTIES DESCRIPTION Design and Construction Assistant will: Obtain, evaluate and record field information for project(s). Assist staff …
Grant Cottage Historic Site Intern Description: The Site Assistant will staff the Visitor Center/Gift Shop and Grant Cottage State Historic Site, including conducting public tours as needed. Other duties, including programming set-up, educational visit assistance, historic housekeeping and special projects may be assigned by the Executive Director as needed. Location: Saratoga Grant Cottage State Historic Site 1000 Mt McGregor RoadWilton , NY 12831E-Mail: director@grantcottage.org Paid Internship: $15.45 – $23.43 per hour Schedule – 9:00am-4:30pm Wednesday – SundayDates of Internship (approximately): …