Museum Educator 2 - Old Economy Village

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Beaver County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Museum Educator to join the team at Old Economy Village, the historic home of the Harmony Society in Ambridge (Beaver County), Pennsylvania. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage visitors of all ages with the history of the Harmony Society, their communal way of life and their lasting impact on American social, religious, and industrial history. As the Museum Educator 2, you will play a lead role in the development, implementation, and promotion of dynamic educational programs that bring history to life as well as in the coordination of a diverse and active volunteer program. Whether presenting interactive tours, coordinating hands-on workshops, or assisting with school field trips and special events, you will be an essential part of the museum’s mission to educate and inspire. If you are passionate about history, have experience in museum education, historic interpretation, public programming, or traditional skills demonstration, and enjoy connecting with a wide range of audiences and volunteers, apply today to continue your career at Old Economy Village, one of the Commonwealth's most unique historic sites!

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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, which is not under suspension.
• One or more years of experience in EACH of 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
• Managing front desk and point of sale operations
• Developing promotional and marketing materials for print and digital use
• Researching funding sources and writing grants to support educational programming
• Supporting and integrating living collections (gardens) into educational programming

Nice To Haves

• Passion for history
• Experience in museum education
• Experience in historic interpretation
• Experience in public programming
• Experience in traditional skills demonstration
• Enjoy connecting with a wide range of audiences and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and delivering in-person and virtual educational programs, including school programs, guided tours, lectures, workshops, community outreach initiatives, and special events.
• Coordinating the site’s guide staff, volunteer corps, and student intern programs, working collaboratively with site staff on recruitment, training, mentorship, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Overseeing visitor services such as reception desk operations, visitor orientation, and point-of-sale activities.
• Serving as the primary PHMC representative on site, responsible for ensuring that daily museum operations run smoothly and in accordance with established safety and operational guidelines.
• Upholding industry best practices and PHMC Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed