{"id":71623,"date":"2026-01-18T18:51:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T23:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=71623"},"modified":"2026-01-18T18:51:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T23:51:48","slug":"genesee-county-the-city-of-batavia-is-accepting-applications-for-a-part-time-city-historian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/genesee-county-the-city-of-batavia-is-accepting-applications-for-a-part-time-city-historian\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/The City of Batavia is accepting applications for a part-time City Historian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City of Batavia is now accepting applications for the position of Part-Time City
Historian. This paid, part-time position plays an important role in preserving, documenting, and
promoting the City of Batavia\u2019s rich history.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City Historian is responsible for compiling, researching, and maintaining historical records and data
related to the City and its locality. Duties include researching historical and genealogical information, maintaining family history files, organizing and evaluating research for authenticity and
significance, and preserving a chronological narrative of the City\u2019s past and present history, including
photographs when available.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The position requires a good knowledge of historical research practices and techniques, familiarity with
sources of historical information, and a demonstrated interest in local history. Strong writing skills,
initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently are essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City Historian has considerable flexibility in planning and implementing projects within a general program framework.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compensation for the position is $1,250 paid quarterly, for a total annual compensation of $5,000.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply to Teri Dean, Human Resources Specialist, City of
Batavia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Civil service applications and City Historian job description can be found on the City\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jobs \u2022 City Historian<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release The City of Batavia is now accepting applications for the position of Part-Time CityHistorian. This paid, part-time position plays an important role in preserving, documenting, andpromoting the City of Batavia\u2019s rich history. The City Historian is responsible for compiling, researching, and maintaining historical records and datarelated to the \u2026<\/p>\n

Continue reading<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":71444,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4705],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city-of-batavia"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-iDd","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":72827,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/genesee-county-city-of-batavia-appoints-jason-smith-as-city-historian\/","url_meta":{"origin":71623,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/City of Batavia appoints Jason Smith as City Historian","author":"aka","date":"February 26, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The City of Batavia is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Smith as the new City Historian. Jason brings a deep appreciation for Batavia\u2019s rich heritage, a strong commitment to public service, and a passion for preserving the stories that define our community. (File photo) As City\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "City of Batavia"","block_context":{"text":"City of Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/city-of-batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC_0343-1.jpg?fit=413%2C418&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":25904,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/06\/10\/batavia-city-historical-preservation-committee-members-applaud-gcasa-for-renovation-of-434-east-main-street\/","url_meta":{"origin":71623,"position":1},"title":"BATAVIA\/City Historical Preservation Committee members applaud GCASA for renovation of 434 East Main street","author":"aka","date":"June 10, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Provided photo By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist While preserving the historical integrity of a stately home built 140 years ago, the Genesee\/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse has advanced its mission to helping those in recovery by opening up five permanent housing apartments. And members of the City of Batavia\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Batavia"","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/434-side-view.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/434-side-view.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/434-side-view.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/434-side-view.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/434-side-view.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":8462,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/03\/27\/stafford-want-to-know-the-history-of-your-home-and-who-lived-in-it\/","url_meta":{"origin":71623,"position":2},"title":"Stafford \/Want to know the history of your home and who lived in it?","author":"aka","date":"March 27, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qlkADK5zJzE The Stafford Historical Society hosted Cindy Amrhein, Wyoming County historian and researcher on Wednesday night at the Stafford Town Hall. Amrhein discussed researching the history of your home and talked about several historical homes in the GLOW region that she has researched in recent years. Amrhein shared information that\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Stafford"","block_context":{"text":"Stafford","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/stafford\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/qlkADK5zJzE\/0.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4436,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2018\/05\/03\/genesee-county-historian-presents-how-to-find-my-family-history-series-in-stafford\/","url_meta":{"origin":71623,"position":3},"title":"Genesee County Historian presents “How to find my family history” series in Stafford","author":"aka","date":"May 3, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"The Stafford Historical Society has sponsored a series of programs on finding your family's history. Part 1 of the series was a workshop held on April 25th that discussed \"How to find my family history.' Dr. Michael Eula, Genesee County Historian, talked to a packed house about why you would\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Stafford"","block_context":{"text":"Stafford","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/stafford\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eula-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eula-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eula-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eula-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eula-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":21056,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/12\/01\/batavia-city-council-is-looking-to-fill-a-part-time-city-court-judge-position\/","url_meta":{"origin":71623,"position":4},"title":"BATAVIA\/City Council is looking to fill a part time City Court Judge position","author":"aka","date":"December 1, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The City Council is seeking to fill a part-time City Court Judge position. This position is appointed by City Council to serve a six (6) year term and will be effective January 1, 2021. Minimum qualifications require candidates to be an attorney admitted to practice law in the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Batavia"","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":39814,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/02\/06\/batavia-city-school-district-2023-24-universal-pre-kindergarten-and-kindergarten-registration-now-open\/","url_meta":{"origin":71623,"position":5},"title":"BATAVIA\/City School District\u00a02023-24 Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration now open","author":"aka","date":"February 6, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"The deadline for applications is May 1, 2023 Press release BATAVIA, NY\u2014The Batavia City School District is now accepting registration applications for universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) and kindergarten programs for the 2023-24 school year.\u00a0 BCSD will be offering five full-day UPK programs and two half-day programs for the upcoming school year.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Batavia"","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Batavia-City-Schools.png?fit=791%2C791&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Batavia-City-Schools.png?fit=791%2C791&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Batavia-City-Schools.png?fit=791%2C791&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Batavia-City-Schools.png?fit=791%2C791&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-nybat.gif?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71623","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71623"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71625,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71623\/revisions\/71625"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}