Bennington Battlefield Internship (Historic Interpretation)

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 the site and working on special projects, as assigned.
• setting up and operating an information table,
• visitor greeting and orientation,
• leading tours
• completing staff-led projects,
• making physical improvements to the site that enhance the visitor experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Intern must exhibit the following abilities:

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Hands-on fieldwork

Candidate Minimum Standing:

Sophomore

Degree Concentrations:

Education Studies

Cultural Studies

Legal Studies

Liberal Arts

Philosophy

Religious Studies 

Social Sciences