Historic House Trust - New York City Historic House Trust of New York City a not-for-profi t organization was created in 1989 to preserve and promote the historic houses located in New York City parks. Working in partnership with the City of New York Parks & Recreation, the goal of the Trust is to provide new levels of attention, support and specialized care to benefi t these museums.
  
 
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Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum:  Caretaker/Gardener

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Mature, well-organized, and self-motivated individual sought for full-time, live-in position at New York City’s oldest house.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

College degree (preferred) with 2-3 years gardening experience; interest in historic ecology and landscape studies; strong interpersonal skills and some public speaking experience; demonstrated experience with household repairs and standard tools; and excellent personal hygiene and organizational skills.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Full-time residence on-site (rent-free studio apartment – no pets).
  • Oversight of security and fire alarm systems; liaison with Historic House Trust, Parks Department, Police & Fire Departments.
  • Maintenance and development of 1.5 acres grounds and related educational programs as a site teaching the public and school groups about the ecology of Brooklyn and its Colonial farms.
  • Maintenance and cultivation of house grounds including:
    • Community Demonstration Garden
    • House Kitchen and Herb Garden
    • Trailer Garden (Barn garden post construction)
    • Garbage Containers
    • Seasonal needs such as snow removal and leaf removal
    • Routine weekly and seasonal interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance of house.

§  Assist with Museum tours, programs, events and other operations as necessary.

§  Coordination of Community Farmers Market.

§  Monitor construction project’s effect on house, grounds and paintings.

§  Integrate historic education program with agricultural educational program for all constituencies.

§  Act as Wyckoff representative at appropriate meetings such as CB 17, neighborhood block association meetings, and Parks Committee.

 

Compensation:

Free housing and utilities included; and additional annual stipend and benefits.

 

Please respond with resume, contact information for three (3) references (minimum of 2 work related), and a cover letter describing your interest to:

 

Byron C. Saunders

Executive Director

Wyckoff House & Association, Inc.

Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum

5816 Clarendon Road

Brooklyn, NY 11203

718-629-5400

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