Archives Project Intern - Part Time, Seasonal until 9/7/2026

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work at the direction of and with the Archivist in the management and preservation of Mohonk Mountain House’s archival collections dating back to 1869, which include a variety of media, including documents, maps, audiovisual materials, born-digital materials, photographs and historical records. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Perform basic archival processing including sorting, filing, inventory, arranging, describing, organizing, labeling, rehousing, and reformatting of archival materials.

·         Classify material for filing; use of straightforward or complex filing system.

·         Screen complex technical, or specialized documents for referral.

·         Compose, proofread, or edit formal general correspondence and short reports, for internal or external circulation.

·         Organize own work, prioritize duties, work unsupervised and as a member of a team.

·         Work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

·         Work methodically and accurately showing attention to detail.

·         Answer phones and retrieve messages. Respond to research requests with appropriate information.

·         Assist with special projects, clerical and administrative tasks.

·         Work extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard.

·         Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

·         Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PastPerfect.

·         Demonstrate organizational skills, proofreading skills, and produce well-written, error-free copies.

·         Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.

·         Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.   

·         Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.

·         Maintain a flexible work schedule including holidays and weekends as needed.

·         Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.

·         Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees.  Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.

·         Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, stand, climb up/down ladders or sit for up to 5 hours at a time.

·         Lift up to 20 pounds from ground level to waist and carry a distance of up to 25 feet with/ without assistance.  Walk up to 2 miles per day.

·         See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

·         Work in an environment that contains dust.

·         Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Basic knowledge of archival preservation and U.S. history preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.