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Do you have a passion for history and sharing it with others? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is seeking a skilled, energetic person to educate museum visitors of all ages about the history of a prominent religious community and the 18th century world in which it existed. This position is assigned to the Ephrata Cloister, an American Alliance of Museums accredited historic site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and assists in the scheduling, development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of public educational and interpretive programs and museum exhibits that support the site's mission. If you have an interest in history, if you like to develop and conduct programming for school-age children and adults, and if you enjoy serving the public, apply today to continue your career at one of the Commonwealth's most unique museums! DESCRIPTION OF WORK Each year, thousands of people from across the country and around the world visit Ephrata Cloister to experience the historic home of Pennsylvania's most prominent 18th-century religious community. This 28-acre National Historic Landmark features a modern visitor center, two cemeteries, and 11 historically significant buildings, dating to the 18th and early 19th-centuries. As the Museum Educator 1 at Ephrata Cloister, you will play an integral part in the daily operation of the historic site. You will coordinate overall visitor services and the operation of the reception desk. You will also conduct daily guided tours, school programs, special programs, lectures (both in-person and virtual), and off-site educational outreach programs. The Museum Educator 1 handles the booking and scheduling of group and motorcoach tour reservations and assists with promotion of the same. As the Museum Educator 1, you will assist the Museum Educator 2 and other site staff in developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating Ephrata Cloister's educational and interpretive programs. You will help establish and maintain strong relationships with regional schools, fellow PHMC educators, craft people, and speakers. The Museum Educator 1 also assists in recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating volunteers. This is a professional museum education position that will rely on your knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Achieve your career goals with 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. * Some evenings, weekends and holidays will be required for meetings and special events and as necessary for site operations. * Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) on an ad hoc basic, subject to approval. 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 Ephrata. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. * 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 of experience in museum-related educational and interpretive work, and a bachelor's degree. Graduate study which included or was supplemented by museum studies courses recognized by the American Association of Museums or a museum internship may be substituted for experience on a year-for- year basis; or * Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Other Requirements: * This particular position also requires possession of a valid class C Driver's license. * 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. 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 ************************************************ and click on Veterans. 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. * 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit ********************* and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 Selective Certification: Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? * Yes * No 02 If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time museum-related education and interpretive work do you possess? (Museum-related educational and interpretive work means developing and presenting tours and programs in a museum, historic house, historic site, or historical society.) [The job duties including work hours for any experience claimed must be included in the experience section of your application to be considered towards meeting the minimum experience and training requirements. Part-time experience will be prorated to meet full-time experience requirements]. Note: Undergraduate internships do not meet this option. * 1 year or more * 6 months but less than 1 year * Less than 6 months * None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much graduate coursework have you completed which includes or is supplemented by a completed qualifying graduate museum internship or completion of 6 graduate credits in museum studies coursework? [Examples of qualifying coursework are: Museum Methods, Museum Science, Museum Exhibits, Museum Principles and Practices] If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting ************* and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. * 30 credits or more * Less than 30 credits * None 06 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page. * Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DOCUMENT PREPARATION Write educational and interpretive materials (such as scripts, story lines, exhibit labels, audio-visual aids, articles, and website pages) to present museum or historic site educational and informational activities to a diverse audience including school groups and the public; write publicity and public relations materials (such as brochures, social media, newsletters, flyers, posters, signs, banners, and press releases) to promote the museum or historic site and special events. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have professional experience as a primary author preparing educational and interpretive materials, and publicity or public relations materials, and I had the final responsibility for the completed product. * B. I have assisted others in the preparation of educational and interpretive materials, or publicity or public relations materials, in which others had the final responsibility for the completed product. * C. I have successfully completed graduate level coursework related to this work behavior such as technical writing, report writing, non-fiction writing, etc. * D. I have completed a six month museum internship with emphasis on educational and interpretive work. * E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience * The type of materials prepared * Your level of responsibility 09 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION Develop new, and update existing, educational and interpretive programs and tours (such as lectures, workshops, classroom instruction, hands-on activities, audio-visual displays, or planetarium programs) as well as managing and evaluating such programs, regarding museum collections, exhibits, or historic sites, based on primary or secondary source research and current museum teaching methodology, for presentation to school children, families, or the public. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have professional experience developing new, and updating existing, museum programs and tours for presentation to various groups, and I had overall responsibility for the final program. * B. I have experience assisting others in developing new or updating existing programs or tours, and presenting to various groups. * C. I have experience conducting research based on primary or secondary source material in order to organize the logistics for a group visitation, or presenting tours or programs. * D. I have completed a six month museum internship with emphasis on educational and interpretive work. * E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience * The type of programs or tours you have developed or updated * The type of research you have performed * Your specific duties and level of responsibility 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DEVELOP TRAINING Develop training and provide technical assistance to volunteers, full and part time staff (including assistants and tour guides) concerning museum interpretation and educational programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of historical, regional, and general information provided. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have professional experience developing training for and providing technical assistance to volunteers and/or staff, and I had overall responsibility for the training. * B. I have professional experience working as part of a team to train or providing technical assistance to volunteers and/or staff. * C. I have successfully completed professional training or college coursework related to museum interpretation and educational programs or activities. * D. I have completed a six month museum internship with emphasis on educational and interpretive work. * E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience * The type of training or assistance provided, and the audience trained * The type of training attended and the provider * Your specific duties and level of responsibility 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website ****************************