Seasonal Site Interpreter - Hudson, United States - The Olana Partnership
3 weeks ago
Description
Position Description
The Olana Partnership (TOP), a private not-for-profit education organization, works cooperatively with New York State to inspire the public by preserving and interpreting Olana, Frederic Church's artistic master work.
Our collective vision is a fully restored Olana, vibrant with the activity of students, visitors, scholars, and artists; and to be the most widely recognized artist's home and studio in the world.
Olana's Interpreters deliver an engaging educational experience for our visitors by means of public tours of the designed landscape and Olana's architectural elements, particularly the Main House, in all weather.
Formal training in all aspects of the position, including health and safety procedures, collections safety, customer service and historical content is provided.
Interpreters may also be assigned limited clerical duties and asked to support programming and operations as needed.-
Commitment must be made for the entire 2024 season, May 1
- November 3, with up to 3 additional paid tour training days before May 14, 2023.
- Minimum of two shifts per week required; three shifts per week preferred. Must commit to at least one weekend day (Saturday-Sunday) for the duration of the season and be flexible with schedules to help cover additional days with colleagues. Some holidays may be required.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather and be comfortable working in outside environments.
Required Qualifications
- English fluency required;
fluency in a second language is an asset;
- Current driver's license required,
- Display a sociable and welcoming personality;
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures;
- Desire to expand knowledge and learn in a cooperative environment;
- Must be able to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times;
- Professional appearance is required; must be willing to wear a uniform element and name tag that allows Interpreters to be easily identified by the general public.
- Ability and willingness to walk 12 miles a day, walk on uneven ground, stand for prolonged periods of time, drive an electric vehicle (training provided), stay engaged with audiences on tours, and lift 40 pounds;
- Be highly attentive to detail;
- Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment;
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (or currently working toward a degree) preferred,
- A documented interest in at least one of the following is encouraged: history, decorative arts, art history, landscape design, environmental history and policy, museum education and interpretation;
- CPR certified a plus;
Salary Range
:
$21.00 per hour.
To Apply
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Olana State Historic Site is a tobacco-free environment.
About Olana and The Olana Partnership
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Olana is the greatest masterwork of Frederic Edwin Church , the preeminent American artist of the mid-19th century and the most important artist's home, studio, and designed landscape in the United States.
Church designed Olana as a holistic environment integrating his advanced ideas about art, architecture, landscape design, and environmental conservation.Olana's 250-acre artist-designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads and a Persian-inspired house at its summit embraces unrivaled panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains and welcomes more than 170,000 visitors annually.
The landscape is open for guided touring, and reservations are highly recommended. The landscape is open daily 8 AM-sunset.The Olana Partnership is the not-for-profit cooperative partner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at Olana State Historic Site
Job Types
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Part-time, Temporary
Pay:
$21.00 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson, NY 12534: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
