Student Employment Opportunities at Governors Island National Monument

Daniel C. Krebs

Students from the 2010 Summer Season

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Governors Island National Monument.

We are accepting applications for full time seasonal positions that begin in mid-May of 2012. 

In order to apply for these opportunities, you must be a post-high school student currently enrolled at least half time in a degree- or certificate-granting program.

Please see the information below if you would like to apply for these seasonal positions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Spend the season on an island in the middle of New York Harbor!

Have a unique experience as a Park Guide with the National Park Service at Governors Island National Monument, a place that has played a pivotal role in the history of New York City.

You will have opportunities to hone your skills in the areas of public speaking, basic research, children's programming, event planning and living history/historic weapons demonstrations.

Students form an integral part of our team-oriented staff.

If you are a student enrolled at least half-time in college or vocational school through at least the end of August, 2012, you are eligible to apply for one of our positions under the Student Temporary Experience Program (STEP). Here's how...

1. Prepare a resume and coverletter. We are looking for motivated students who are interested in bringing the history of Governors Island to life by providing walking tours and special programs to island visitors.
   
   Do not worry if your resume is longer than one page. We encourage that. We routinely read resumes 5-10 pages long.
   
   Please include all paid and non-paid positions (such as volunteer positions) that you have held. 
   
   Include the number of hours and the dates that you worked at each opportunity.
   
   Please include your employer's name, the agency and contact number.
   
   Please bullet all of your accomplishments and the skills that you learned for each experience.
2. Obtain and send us a letter on school letterhead. This letter should state that you are student, who is enrolled at least half time in a degree or certificate program. Please also include your anticipated graduation date if possible. Please note that we will not be able to consider your application without this letter.
3. Obtain and send us an unofficial transcript.  Please note that we will not be able to consider your application without this transcript.
4. If selected, we will need you to beging working on or about May 14, 2012 and work at least through the end of August, 2012.

During the first two weeks of training, we work an 8.5 hour schedule Monday - Friday.

After the two-week training period, we work a full time 8.5 hour schedule 5 days/week, Wednesday - Sunday (days off are Mondays and Tuesdays).

Must be able to start as early as 8:30 AM on some days.

We may also be offering a later schedule, where some evening work will be required. Please ask for more details.

Part-time opportunities to work Friday-Sunday may also be available; please inquire.

Applications are considered in the order that they are received. We will hire from a variety of sources until all positions are filled. 

All application materials are due by in our office by January 4, 2012.

Please e-mail your applications to:

Ilyse Goldman

[e-mail]

or mail to:

Governors Island National Monument

10 South Street - Slip 7

New York, New York 10004

If you have any questions, please call

212-825-3044 or e-mail: [e-mail]

We are looking forward to reading your applications.