What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpretation Assistant - I position at Adirondack Experience?
The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) in Blue Mountain Lake is one of upstate New York’s major cultural institutions and is nestled right in the heart of the Adirondacks. Offering four seasons of outdoor recreation, surrounded by serene landscape, and cozy small towns, the ADKX offers something for everyone who enjoys the serenity of the Adirondack Park. The ADKX is a seasonal museum open from Memorial Day weekend through Indigenous People’s Day.
We are currently looking for outgoing and enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for sharing the diverse stories of the Adirondacks to our visitors to apply for our seasonal Interpretation Assistant – I position. Interpretation Assistants make a valuable contribution to the visitor experience through warm friendly attitudes and meaningful exhibit-based conversation. The position requires continual public contact, cleaning duties, and security duties, including locking up buildings, at the conclusion of each day. Staff may work in our exciting Life in the Adirondacks exhibit, our world-class art exhibit, Artists & Inspiration in the Wild along with our indoor and outdoor activity areas. The Interpretation Assistant I position will be assigned to exhibits and activity sites on ADKX’s main campus, and is not eligible for shifts at the ADKX Boathouse or on Minnow Pond Trail. Hourly Range for Exhibit Attendants is $15.50 - $16.50/hr.
The primary responsibilities of Interpretation Assistant – I include:
- Creating a welcoming educational environment in museum exhibits.
- Encourage exhibit-based questions or conversation with our visitors.
- Assist visitors with wayfinding.
- Provide a low level of security and monitor visitor use of exhibits, redirect behaviors as necessary.
- Daily cleaning of exhibits and activity sites to ensure a positive experience for our visitors.
Our ideal candidates will have:
- Friendly, positive attitude and attentive demeanor.
- Willingness to participate in on-going museum education and collections-based training.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
The ADKX boasts a number of additional perks for our staff members. We offer discounts at our Museum Store and Café, passes for friends and family, and free or discounted admission to dozens of area attractions and museums. Onsite seasonal housing is available for a small fee to those who need it.
Salary : $16 - $17
