Employment

Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) 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; suburban 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. 

Job Overview 

• 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. 

• Be responsible for the safety of the visitor and the security of the collections when on tour. 

Requirements 

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the arc of American history and the role the Rockefeller family played in American history. 

• Be available for training sessions during the week and on the weekends.  

• Must 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.  

• Possess a general understanding of museum operations and procedures 

• 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 

Historic Hudson Valley values diversity and is committed to a workforce inclusive across race, gender, age, 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. 

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.   

 Historic Hudson Valley adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local COVID-19 requirements and have taken many precautionary measures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors 

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