Museum Educator 2 (Anthracite Heritage Museum)

Do you have a passion for history and want to share it with others? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is seeking a skilled, energetic person to engage with museum visitors of all ages, abilities, and demographics in the exploration and discovery of a unique 19th century American mining culture that helped define the American working class and U.S. industrial might. This position is assigned to the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces in Lackawanna County. The Museum Educator 2 provides active leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of educational programs and interpretation related to the mission of the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces. This includes but is not limited to interpretive tours of industrial sites and museum, workshops, classes, lectures, seminars, virtual programs, exhibits, special events, and historical demonstrations. If you have a passion for history; are interested in developing and conducting programming for school-age children and adults of all abilities and backgrounds; and enjoy serving the public, apply today to start a new chapter in your career at one of the Commonwealth's most unique historic sites!

This position supports the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces, a heritage complex consisting of a traditional cultural history museum focused on the human story of the hard coal region and the national register listed remnants of one of the most important mid-19th century blast furnaces in the country. Located in northeast Pennsylvania, this museum and historic site serve thousands of visitors annually.

As the Museum Educator 2, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the museums' interpretive and educational programs, ensuring they are based on primary and secondary source historical research and align with current trends in museum education and curriculum standards. You will also have the opportunity to serve as the sites' volunteer coordinator, where you will recruit, retain, train, evaluate, and manage community members in support of museum programs and operations.

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, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 60-minute lunch. Some evening and weekend work for meetings and special events will be required.
• Telework: While this is primarily an in-office position, you may have the occasional opportunity to work from home (telework) on an ad hoc basis only. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Museum Educator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires one or more years of experience in the following (experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at a museum, historic site, park, or landmark with the mission of preserving and interpreting history):
  • Interpreting or developing educational programming for American working-class and/or industrial history.
• This particular position also requires one or more years of professional experience in the following (experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at a museum, historic site, park, or landmark with the mission of preserving and interpreting history):
  • Utilizing digital and computer technology in developing and conducting "virtual" and in-person public programs.
• This particular position also requires six or more months of experience in the following (experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at a museum, historic site, park, or landmark with the mission of preserving and interpreting history):
  • Planning, creating, and producing marketing and promotional materials for print and digital use (e.g. print ads, social media, radio, etc).
• This particular 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:

• 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.

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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.

• 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.
• 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.