What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Educator 2 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for history and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? If so, join us at the Pennsylvania Military Museum within the Historical and Museum Commission as a Museum Educator 2. Becoming an essential part of our team gives you the opportunity to preserve and interpret commonwealth and United States history for current and future generations!
We are seeking a skilled, energetic professional to engage museum visitors of all ages, abilities, and demographics in the exploration and discovery of the commonwealth's significance in U.S. military history. The position provides active leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of educational programs and interpretation related to the mission of the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This includes but is certainly not limited to interactive tours, workshops, lectures, virtual programs, exhibits, special events, and historical demonstrations.
If you like to develop and conduct programming for school-age children and adults of all abilities and backgrounds as well as serve the public, apply today to continue your career at one of the commonwealth's most meaningful historic sites!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Museum Educator 2, you will be assigned to the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This is a dynamic and complex historic site with monuments, static displays, living history demonstrations, and varied facility use. This historic site serves over 30,000 visitors annually.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the museum’s educational and interpretive programs. This includes ensuring programs are based on primary and secondary source historical research and that they align with current museum teaching methodologies and curriculum standards. You will also coordinate visitor center operations and manage the site volunteer program, providing training as well as evaluation and feedback. Work is performed independently in accordance with PHMC policies and procedures and professional standards under the supervision of the Site Administrator and in cooperation with museum and PHMC staff.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with the public, education groups, military units, veterans, and Gold Star families while also being responsible for the care and presentation of sometimes controversial, emotional, and stirring histories. Such public service is not to be taken lightly. You will be required to demonstrate tact and sound judgment on a daily basis.
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this professional museum education position, where you will be required to maintain an extensive knowledge of U.S. military history, we want you on our team!
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the museum’s educational and interpretive programs. This includes ensuring programs are based on primary and secondary source historical research and that they align with current museum teaching methodologies and curriculum standards. You will also coordinate visitor center operations and manage the site volunteer program, providing training as well as evaluation and feedback. Work is performed independently in accordance with PHMC policies and procedures and professional standards under the supervision of the Site Administrator and in cooperation with museum and PHMC staff.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with the public, education groups, military units, veterans, and Gold Star families while also being responsible for the care and presentation of sometimes controversial, emotional, and stirring histories. Such public service is not to be taken lightly. You will be required to demonstrate tact and sound judgment on a daily basis.
If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this professional museum education position, where you will be required to maintain an extensive knowledge of U.S. military history, we want you on our team!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Evening and weekend work for meetings and special events will be required.
- Telework: Telework for this position is on ad-hoc basis only and is subject to approval.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Museum Educator 1; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Other Requirements:
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This position also requires at least six months of full-time professional experience in the following (experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at a museum, historic site, battlefield, park or landmark with the mission of preserving and interpreting history):
- Developing, promoting, organizing, and delivering public history programs about U.S. military history. These public programs must utilize current best practices & pedagogical standards associated with museum and place-based education, cultural and historical interpretation, and the use of living history.
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This position also requires at least six months of full-time professional experience in the following (experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at a museum, historic site, battlefield, park or landmark with the mission of preserving and interpreting history):
- Being personally responsible for all aspects of planning, conducting, and reviewing interpretive programming that utilizes historic weapons demonstrations. Personal responsibility includes firing historic weapons in the delivery of an educational/interpretive program.
- This position also requires possession of a valid driver’s license, which is not under suspension.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
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This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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