Museum Educator 2 (Ephrata Cloister)

Do you have a passion for history and engaging with the public? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Museum Educator to engage visitors of all ages in the exploration and discovery of a unique religious community and the 18th century world in which it existed.

This position is assigned to the Ephrata Cloister, a four time American Alliance of Museums accredited historic site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Museum Educator 2 provides active leadership in the development and implementation of educational programs related to the site's mission, including but not limited to interpretive tours of a National Historic Landmark site, volunteer and staff training, workshops, classes, lectures, seminars, virtual programs, exhibits, special events, and historical demonstrations.

If you are passionate about history, love to develop and conduct programming for school-age children and adults, and enjoy serving the public, apply today to continue your career at one of the Commonwealth's most unique historic sites!

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 2, you will play an integral part in establishing the direction of Ephrata Cloister's overall educational and interpretive programming. You will lead the development and implementation of in-person and virtual educational programs for children and adults, including school programs, guided tours, lectures, workshops, community outreach initiatives and special events, ensuring they provide authentic and engaging experiences based in the current standards for museum education.

As the Museum Educator 2, you will also periodically review site interpretation and make updates as needed, providing training to staff and volunteers. This position coordinates with the Curator and others on exhibits and furnishing plans, as well as on the interpretive plan for the site. Moreover, you will contribute to site committees as well as marketing and outreach efforts, including service on the site's Music Committee, service as editor of the site's quarterly newsletter and work to develop promotional materials such as brochures, posters, signs, media releases, and social media content.

As the Museum Educator 2, you will represent Ephrata Cloister in the museum and educational community through educational roundtables and other similar programs and presentations and through attendance at meetings and conferences. Additionally, you will be expected to uphold industry best practices and adhere to PHMC Core Values, ensuring that Ephrata Cloister remains a dynamic, engaging, and welcoming institution for all visitors.

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 60-minute lunch.
• Some evening and weekend work for meetings and special events will be required.
• Telework: Telework for this position is on an ad hoc basis only and 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.
• 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):
  • Utilizing digital and computer technology in developing and conducting "virtual" and in-person public programs.
  • Developing marketing and promotional materials for print and digital use.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.