Kykuit Museum Educator

Museum Educator – Kykuit

About Historic Hudson Valley (HHV): Historic Hudson Valley is a Westchester-based cultural non-profit that welcomes visitors to five National Historic Landmarks. The Education department of HHV offers an array of school programs, public tours and programs, and digital offerings for audiences that include K-12 teachers and their students; families seeking weekend leisure activities; and a diverse array of heritage tourists. HHV is responsible for the public visitation program at Kykuit, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, that is maintained by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. HHV has several openings for seasonal, Part-Time Kykuit Museum Educators to join our team.

About the Job: Kykuit Museum Educators are expected to perform the following core tasks:

• Tell the stories of the Rockefeller family, the world-class art collection, and the historic buildings at Kykuit through engaging, thought-provoking, and accurate tours
• Deliver meaningful content with clarity and sensitivity
• Be an active member of an engaging team of historians and educators who thrive in an environment of exploration and continued learning.
• Show flexibility in adapting tour content to accommodate visitor interests, accessibility or language needs
• Serve as a positive representative of Historic Hudson Valley to the general public, consistently conveying a sense of warmth, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of work

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the arc of American history and the role the Rockefeller family played in American history
• Participate in approximately 60 paid hours of training, practice and auditions
• Be available to give public tours on weekends and holidays throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and the ability to deliver a three-hour long walking tour that covers a wide range of topics and a variety of art pieces
• Have strong storytelling and communication skills, and the ability to give tours to visitors of varying ages and language expertise
• Must be able to arrange or provide for own transportation to and from HHV’s historic sites; please note that public transportation can be difficult in the area
• Demonstrate good customer service skills
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to speak additional languages a plus
• Knowledge of modern art a plus

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone will meet 100% of the qualifications for each role. If much of a job description applies to you, then please apply for the role.

More about this job

• This is a part-time, seasonal position which runs from April to November
• Regular weekend and some evening hours are required
• Museum Educators are asked to work a specific number of hours at other, seasonal HHV events (Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, etc.)
• This position reports to the Kykuit Program Manager
• This position is a busy, fast paced job that requires someone who is comfortable walking long distances, up and down stairs, and over uneven outside terrain in all weathers
• Pay is $21/hr

Historic Hudson Valley values diversity and is committed to a workforce inclusive across race, gender, age, ability, religion, and identity. Diversity is an integral part of our history and culture; honoring all voices of the past and present is central to our mission and our impact.

Alternate forms of application will be considered, including video resumes, visual cover letters, or other ways of expressing your qualifications and interest. If you require specific accommodations to complete your application, please contact the Hiring Manager, Nerissa Tackett, at ntackett@hudsonvalley.org.

Employees of Historic Hudson Valley enjoy additional benefits such as a generous discount in the Museum Shop, opportunities to participate in enrichment activities, and free or discounted admission to a variety of museums and historic houses in the area.

To apply to the position please visit : www.hudsonvalley.org/employment