Museum Educator

Museum Educator – Philipsburg Manor & Sunnyside 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 offers an array of school programs, public tours and programs, and digital offerings for audiences that include K‑12 teachers and their students, families, and heritage tourists. HHV has a national reputation for groundbreaking on‑site interpretation and award‑winning digital content in topics such as Northern colonial era, enslavement, regional women’s history, and storytelling.

This part‑time, seasonal position runs from April to December. Museum Educators are expected to:

• Tell the people‑focused stories of HHV’s historic sites through thought‑provoking and accurate tours, K‑12 field trips, and public programs (both on‑site and virtual)
• Deliver meaningful content around challenging subjects such as Northern slavery and the history of women, with clarity and sensitivity
• Perform all interpretive duties, wearing historical or appropriate work clothing as assigned
• Perform all necessary physical tasks associated with interpretation following training (hearth and brick oven cooking, gardening, gristmill operation, weaving)
• Be responsible for visitor safety and collection security when on tour
• Be an active member of an engaging team of historians and educators thriving in exploration and learning
• Show flexibility adapting tour content to accommodate visitor interests, accessibility, or language needs
• Serve as a positive representative of Historic Hudson Valley, consistently conveying warmth, professionalism, and integrity

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of American history and awareness of racial equity and social justice intersections
• Participate in approx. 60 paid hours of training, practice, and auditions
• Be available to give school and public tours on weekends and holidays throughout spring, summer, and fall
• Have strong storytelling and communication skills, and the ability to tour visitors with varying interests, abilities, and ages
• Demonstrate good customer service skills
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to speak additional languages is a plus
• Willingness to dress in reproduction historic clothing (provided)
• Must be able to arrange or provide own transportation to and from HHV’s historic sites; public transportation may be difficult

We recognize 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.

• This is a part‑time, seasonal position which runs from April to December
• Regular weekend and some holiday and 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 Philipsburg Manor & Sunnyside Program Manager
• The position is busy, fast‑paced and requires walking long distances, up and down stairs, and over uneven terrain in all weathers
• Pay is $21/hr