Parks & Recreation Aide 7 (Interpretative Unit Support)

Description

Duties Description

The Graduate School Intern selected for this position will work directly with the interpreter of African American History project lead and other members of the Interpretative Unit and Bureau of Historic Sites staff. They will support the research, writing, and development of the ArcGIS StoryMap. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist the project lead by:
• Managing flow of materials for StoryMap
• Reviewing and editing content
• Attending meetings regarding the project
• Assisting with the creation of project progress reports
• Research materials via digital image databases and at various local archives and historic resource banks for items to be used or in support of content, both text and graphic elements
• Assist with acquiring images and completing the necessary paperwork for use rights
• Write and editing text for StoryMap
• Interact with various team members including outside vendors such as the web designer or design team, artists, and other colleagues within the larger historic field throughout the state for content and graphic needs
• Interact with project advisory board members if via email or virtual calls as needed
• Work with members of the larger Enslavement to Freedom creation team to ensure consistency of storytelling across the various projects and platforms as it relates to the subject matter of the StoryMap
  
  

Internship Skills

• Writing
• Copy editing
• Research
• Work independently
• Microsoft Office 360 Suite
• Arc GIS Story Maps (optional)
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

• Due to the project’s limited development time, preference may be given to candidates whose coursework has included or currently includes US History (preferably colonial/new nation periods), New York History or African American History.
  
  

Operational Needs

• Must be able to work on site at Peebles Island Resource Center (limited local public transportation) during the hours of Mondy-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
• Research skills in traditional and digital libraries, archives or other historic repositories.
• Able to perform basic historic research using books, libraries, archives, and online sources.
  
  

Benefits

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.