Documentary History Project Intern - 10/01, 300 Hours Total

POSITION: Documentary History Project Intern

DEPARTMENT: Executive

DATE:  October 2026­

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work at the direction of and with the Archivist researching and reporting using a combination of the resources in Mohonk Mountain House’s archival collections, other historic resources, conducting interviews, and interpretation of material culture. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

·         Employ academic and field research techniques to document assigned aspects of Mohonk Mountain House’s history from 1869 to present. 

·         Utilize written and digital communication skills to produce outreach materials that leverage Mohonk’s historic assets.

·         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.

·         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.

·         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: 

·            Currently enrolled or recent graduate in academic program related to documentary history, research or reporting. 

Position starts October 1st, 2026, 300 working hours in total