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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park & Recreation Aide 4-7 - Enslavement to Freedom National Register Fellowship - New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Occupational Category No Preference
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $19 to $24.13 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Part-time Percent 50%
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 20-30
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Saratoga
Street Address Peebles Island Resource Center
1 Delaware Avenue North
City Cohoes
State NY
Zip Code 12047
Duties Description The Our Whole History Enslavement to Freedom National Register Fellow will conduct research and advance scholarship related to the Enslavement to Freedom initiative. The Our Whole History (OWH) initiative of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) seeks to reveal and share historically undertold stories of ordinary and extraordinary people and events across New York State. Falling under the umbrella of the Our Whole History initiative is Enslavement to Freedom 1627-1827-2027 (E2F), a landmark, multi-year public education and commemoration project that shines a light on New York State's deeply undertold history of slavery and its enduring legacy. In 2027, New York State will recognize the 200th anniversary of the end of legalized slavery in the state (1827) and the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans enslaved in the former New Netherland colony (1627). The goals of the Enslavement to Freedom project are to expand the narratives of historic sites by taking a deeper look into this history and its impact on later historic movements by developing exhibits, public programs, and other educational resources. This fellowship is funded by a suballocation to OPRHP from the NYS Department of State acting on behalf of the NYS African American History Commission with the express intent to advance the knowledge of and access to historic material and artifacts related to the presence of Africans and their descendants in the history of the New York State. OPRHP's Community Preservation Bureau's Survey & National Register Unit oversees the statewide inventory of historic resources and administers the State and National Registers of Historic Places programs in New York. Working under the Parks' Our Whole History umbrella and focused specifically on the Enslavement to Freedom project, we are seeking a candidate for a National Register fellowship to produce site-specific research and writing, culminating in amendments to existing National Register nominations. The project will focus solely on New York State Historic Sites. The Enslavement to Freedom National Register Fellowship Program is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support research and writing focusing on the history of Black people at New York State Historic Sites. The fellowship offers hands-on experience in scholarly research, public history, and historic preservation practices contributing directly to National Register of Historic Places documentation. The specific state historic sites for which the fellow will prepare the National Register amendments include Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers, Johnson Hall in Johnstown, Lorenzo in Cazenovia, Clermont in Germantown, and Herkimer Home in Little Falls. Job duties may include but are not limited to:- Prepare State and National Register of Historic Places nomination amendments and additional documentation, including research, writing, and documenting historic resources through photography.- Meet all associated National Register deadlines needed to complete the nomination process.- Conduct archival research at Peebles Island and the five historic sites as well as other local repositories - Maintain organized research files and documentation for project archives.- Participate and present at quarterly New York State Board for Historic Preservation meetings.- Enter National Register project data into the NYS Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS), ensuring consistency and accuracy.Supervision and training will be given in all of the above tasks.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous experience in a museum, historical society, arts organization, or historic preservation organization preferred.- Strong knowledge of New York State history and African American history preferred.- Working knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places guidelines and standards preferred.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS: - SUNY student currently enrolled as a senior in an undergraduate program or enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Africana Studies, Architectural History, Historic Preservation or a closely related field. All but dissertation (ABD) and postdoctoral candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.- Strong research skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources.- Excellent writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to produce content for both scholarly and public audiences.- Strong verbal communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. - Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:- This position is anticipated for the Spring and Summer Semesters with the possibility to continue during the Fall Semester. 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.
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Name Personnel
Telephone
Fax
Email Address internships@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
2nd Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE:To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and proof of enrollment at a SUNY institution (transcript or enrollment letter) to internships@parks.ny.gov with the following subject line "VID 204474 - National Register Fellowship"Applications will be accepted until January 26, 2026. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency operating needs.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
