Museum Educator 2 - Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

Do you have a passion for history and engaging with the public? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Museum Educator to join the team at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, a premier living history site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

This position offers a unique opportunity to educate visitors of all ages about the Commonwealth's rich agricultural heritage, traditional crafts, Pennsylvania German culture and rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries. As the Museum Educator 2, you will play a vital role in developing, implementing, and promoting dynamic educational programs that bring history to life. Whether leading 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 have experience in museum education, interpretation, public programming, or traditional skills demonstrations and enjoy engaging with diverse audiences, we encourage you to apply and be a part of the Landis Valley experience!

Each year, thousands of visitors from across the country and around the world visit Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum to experience Pennsylvania's rural and agricultural history through immersive, hands-on learning. As the Museum Educator 2, you will be an integral part of the museum's educational and interpretive team, responsible for developing and delivering engaging programming that highlights the everyday lives, trades, and agricultural practices of 18th- and 19th-century Pennsylvanians.

You will play a lead role in planning and implementing school programs, guided tours, hands-on workshops, public programs, and community outreach initiatives, ensuring they provide authentic, educational and engaging experiences based in the current standards for museum education. This work includes overseeing the Farm and Garden Program and the Heirloom Seed Project as well as conducting in-person and virtual lectures, special programs, and off-site outreach efforts to expand the museum's audience. You will work closely with the Site Administrator, the Landis Valley Associates, and other educational advisors to develop the museum's annual calendar of programs and events, craft interpretive materials and lesson plans, and ensure historical accuracy and visitor engagement in all educational offerings.

As the Museum Educator 2, you will also work with site staff to recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate volunteers and student interns, ensuring that interpretive staff effectively communicate Landis Valley's historical themes. Moreover, you will contribute to marketing and outreach efforts, including developing promotional materials such as brochures, posters, signs, media releases, and social media content.

The Museum Educator 2 is often the primary PHMC representative on-site, responsible for ensuring daily museum operations run smoothly and in alignment with established guidelines. Landis Valley operates with a small, dedicated team, and you will be expected to collaborate closely with all departments, actively participate in event planning and execution, and contribute to overall site operations. Additionally, as the Museum Educator 2, you will be expected to uphold industry best practices and adhere to PHMC Core Values, ensuring that Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum 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 a 60-minute lunch.
• Some evening and weekend work for meetings and special events will be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 possession of a current 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/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.

• 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.