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National Register Reviewer, PA State Historic Preservation Office, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking an Historic Preservation Specialist to work as a National Register Reviewer. This position is focused on assisting the public with determinations of eligibility and National Register nominations.
Closing date: 10/1/24
Salary range: $58,035.00 – $88,235.00
Please click here to see a full job description and apply.
(Posted 9/11/24)
Maintenance Technician 2, Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is looking for an energetic, journey-level trades person to provide grounds keeping as well as building maintenance, custodial and repair services at the Ephrata Cloister, a National Historic Landmark and four-time American Alliance of Museums Accredited Museum. Through the maintenance and repair of this multifaceted complex, you can be part of ensuring that current and future generations can enjoy a beautiful and historically rich site in the Commonwealth of PA.
Closing date: 9/18/24
Salary Range: $39,785.00 – $59,384.00
Please click here to see a full job description and apply.
(Posted 9/11/24)
Archives Technician, Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
The Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (FRM) seeks an archives technician with responsibility for various tasks related to the management and use of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s vast collection of library and archival materials (including paper, photographs, negatives, microfilm, books, serials, and electronic materials), working under the supervision of the Site Administrator and in collaboration and consultation with the Curator 2, the Museum’s Collections Committee, the PHMC Collections Committee, and PHMC Collections Management. The successful candidate will have excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; a strong background/interest in history and material culture; and computer, database, and multi-media skills. Some lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.
About the Employer:
The Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (FRM) was formed in 1983 and is chartered and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an associate nonprofit organization which assists the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in fulfilling its mission to document, preserve and interpret the rich and diverse heritage of railroading in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania hosts about 80,000-100,000 visitors annually, and FRM staff and volunteers play a key role in the Museum’s daily operations in visitor services, education, restoration, library and archives, administration, advancement and the museum store. Presently, the nearly 1,500 memberships with the FRM include guests from many US states and several foreign countries.
Work Location:
Primarily in an office setting at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579. The Library & Archives are located mainly on the Museum’s second floor.
Schedule:
This is a full-time, hourly position for a maximum of 37.5 hours weekly (or 75 hours bi-weekly); some evening and weekend hours may be required. Scheduling is flexible and will be coordinated with the Site Administrator and other staff members. This position is Monday through Friday, with the workday starting at 8:30 AM and concluding at 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, 12 PM to 4 PM.
Compensation:
Compensation commensurate with education and experience, starting at $19 per hour.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in history, American studies, applied history, museum studies or a related area.
- Experience in a museum, archives, and/or library setting.
- Effective teamwork, customer service, common courtesy, and communication skills.
- Experience working with library and archival materials (including paper, photographs, negatives, microfilm, books, serials, and electronic materials).
- A basic understanding of computer and internet-based data management.
- A familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.
- Experience with photo scanning and photo-editing software.
Other Requirements:
- Must obtain: (1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check; (2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance; and (3) an FBI Criminal History Clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collections Management
- Interfaces with potential donors of archival material and determines whether potential donations meet the needs of the Museum, in consultation with the Curator 2 and PHMC Collections Committee.
- Helps the Curator 2 prepare acquisition and deaccession recommendations of archival and library material for the PHMC Collections Committee.
- Processes, identifies, classifies, arranges and catalogs accessioned archival and library collections.
- Re-houses archival material and delicate library items into acid-free enclosures.
- Scans and ascribes metadata tags to images for the FRM’s online database.
- Oversees day-to-day operations of the Library & Archives, including the volunteers who work there.
- Works with staff to determine project priorities and to assign volunteers accordingly.
Research
- Receives and answers incoming research inquiries, either in person, by mail, by email, or by phone.
- Fills photo orders and supplies copies of archival and library material to customers according to the Museum’s prescribed fee structure.
- Works with outside vendors to digitize archival materials when required.
- Assists in the preparation of exhibitions, including the drafting of exhibit labels and the printing of reproduction photographs and documents.
- Prepares scholarly articles for The Milepost, the FRM’s membership publication.
Other Responsibilities
- Manages budgeted funds and restricted gifts assigned specifically to the Library & Archives.
- Prepares a monthly report of activities related to the Library & Archives for the Site Administrator.
- Occasionally gives behind-the-scenes tours of archival and library collections areas.
- Attends professional meetings and conferences to stay current on museum archival and library “best practices.”
- Performs other duties as required.
- This position works in conjunction with the Site Administrator and the Curator 2.
Additional Notes: (Additional information related to this position.)
- The FRM Archives Technician is a non-exempt, regular employee (see FRM employee handbook section 201.2 and 202.0) that works 75 hours per pay period.
- The FRM Archives Technician will receive overtime pay or compensatory time for any additional hours worked in a pay period.
- The Site Administrator will conduct an annual Employee Performance Review (EPR) of the FRM Archives Technician in the first six weeks of each fiscal year. As stated in section 403.1 of the FRM employee handbook, the Site Administrator will perform periodic salary reviews for the position.
- While the FRM Archives Technician reports to the Site Administrator, they will be required to coordinate activities with other individuals, such as the Curator 2, the Museum’s Collections Committee, the PHMC Collections Committee, and PHMC Collections Management among others.
- The FRM Archives Technician will be responsible for determining work priorities based upon present needs (for example, the volume and urgency of research inquiries) and in concert with the Curator 2.
- The FRM Archives Technician will submit a bi-weekly time sheet to the FRM business office.
- The FRM Archives Technician will submit a brief monthly report to the Site Administrator on activities in the Library & Archives, including the number of research inquiries answered, scans completed, collections accessions and deaccessions processed, and data entered.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume with references to Patrick C. Morrison, Site Administrator, pmorrison@pa.gov. No phone calls, please.
(Posted 9/11)
Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Moravian Historical Society, Nazareth
The Moravian Historical Society is seeking an inventive, organized, and detail-oriented Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. The ideal candidate will be a leader familiar with all aspects of collections care, including documentation, maintenance, handling, access, copyright, security, and environmental monitoring of objects. A successful record of planning, developing, and delivering interpretative exhibitions and programs to broad audiences is required. The Curator is expected to bring fresh interpretations of the museum’s extensive collections and tell compelling and pertinent stories of Moravian history.
About the Moravian Historical Society
Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society’s mission is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the rich culture of the Moravians. The third oldest historical society in Pennsylvania, the Moravian Historical Society, is located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, part of the vibrant Lehigh Valley region. The collection consists of two 18th century buildings—the 1740-1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest extant Moravian structure in North America—and more than 20,000 historical objects including furniture, decorative arts, paintings, works on paper, musical instruments, textiles, firearms, scientific instruments, and other objects important to the story of early America. Also under its care are photographs, a large historical library, and archives of personal, missionary, family papers, and genealogies.
Key Accountabilities
The Curator is a critical member of the overall team who supervises staff, volunteers, and interns. The curator reports to the Executive Director and also works closely with the Board of Directors to achieve the overall goals of the organization.
– Directly manage the accessioning, documentation, care, maintenance, access, copyright, security, and environmental monitoring of Museum’s collections.
– Coordinate and document all loan agreements.
– Oversee digitization efforts.
– Serve as liaison to the Curatorial Committee and lead the decisions regarding the collections management policy, accessioning, and deaccessioning.
– Research, write, develop, and curate exhibitions
– Respond to and oversee requests from researchers.
– Devise new interpretative and design strategies for the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibition galleries to improve the visitor experience.
Required Qualifications
– Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in collections management, curatorial responsibilities, and museum exhibition experience, in positions of increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.
– Thorough understanding of collections care, object handling, storage, and security of collections.
– Proficiency in working with collections database systems.
– Knowledge of ethical, legal, and technical matters relating to accessioning, deaccessioning, incoming and outgoing loans, and inventories.
– Successful track record of curating exhibitions and familiarity with the entire exhibition development process, including research, storyline, design, budgeting, and evaluation.
– Sensitivity to the role that museums play in society and ability to communicate history to a diverse audience.
– Ability to work proactively and independently on multiple tasks while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
– This position requires precise attention to detail, strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically.
– Minimum of a B.A. degree, M.A. preferred, in History, Museum Studies, Art, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Special Considerations
The Museum is located in an historic 3 story building without air conditioning or an elevator. Various museum-related tasks, including lifting moderate weights and working outside during events, are required. Position requires occasional evening and weekend on-site participation in events.
Equal Employment Opportunity. The MHS is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, citizenship, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, and any other protected status. MHS is committed to supporting the principles of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion throughout the Museum as an institution where people work, volunteer, and gather. We aim to expand access and create a welcoming environment for everyone.
Status: Full Time, exempt Compensation: $50,000 annual salary, health insurance benefits (for employee only), 10 paid holidays, and vacation and personal days dependent on length of tenure.
Application deadline: 10/4/2024
| The full job description can be found at https://www.moravianhistory.org/careers Qualified individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and list of publications and or exhibitions to director@moravianhistory.org. (Posted 8/23) |
Director of Development, LancasterHistory, Lancaster
LancasterHistory seeks a dynamic and visionary Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts and to serve as part of a collaborative leadership team. The Director of Development will direct LancasterHistory’s annual income goals related to grants, sponsorships, and major gifts from individuals, corporations, and granting agencies, as well as guide LancasterHistory’s robust annual campaign and strong membership program. They will participate directly in the development and management of the Museum’s financial, programmatic, and strategic goals/objectives to ensure that they are met, in part, through institutional donor and sponsor support.
To view the full job description and apply online, please visit https://www.lancasterhistory.org/employment.
| Salary: $75,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit https://www.lancasterhistory.org/employment. (Posted 8/23) |
Development and Membership Coordinator, LancasterHistory, Lancaster
LancasterHistory seeks a dynamic Development & Membership Coordinator to manage its membership program and annual campaign and to serve as part of a collaborative, cross-departmental team. LancasterHistory has an active and vibrant membership corps, currently composed of approximately 2,000 households and growing. With the forthcoming Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy opening in late 2025, LancasterHistory is excited to create new membership opportunities to build on our existing program, and this position will have a key role in the coming enhancements made to the LancasterHistory membership program.
For more information and to apply online, please visit https://www.lancasterhistory.org/employment.
Salary: $43,000 – $50,000, commensurate with experience.
Museum Operations Manager, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Easton
The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is looking for a Museum Operations Manager to run the day-to-day operations of the National Canal Museum and the mule-drawn canal boat, ensuring a safe and inspiring experience for all visitors. Learn more and apply here.
(Posted 8/19)
Director of Museum and Archives, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Easton
The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is looking for a Director of Museum & Archives to implement plans for the DLNHC archives, National Canal Museum, and interpretive programs, manage department budgets, and make sure operations conform to professional standards of American Alliance of Museums. Learn more and apply here.
(Posted 8/19)
Education and Programs Manager, LancasterHistory, Lancaster
LancasterHistory is currently seeking an Education and Programs Manager to join the team developing and conducting educational programs for initiatives across the organization, with a special focus on programmatic initiatives at the new Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy. In the first year, the focus of the Manager’s responsibilities will be collaborating with the Director of Education & Exhibition Planning and the Education and Programs Advisory Committee to develop new programs in history and civic engagement for the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy. After the Center opens in 2025, a significant portion of the Education and Program Manager’s time will shift to leading programs as well as training volunteers and staff to conduct programs, primarily at the Stevens & Smith Center.
The ideal candidate is dedicated to exploring creative strategies for education and engagement with diverse communities. They also have a passion for developing innovative programs for children, youth, and adults about the histories of slavery, civil rights, and the Constitution that will inspire a lifelong commitment to civic engagement. Extensive knowledge of these topics is not a prerequisite, but curiosity and enthusiasm for history are a must. Candidates should be community-oriented and committed to engaging diverse audiences. Candidates must have experience and passion for working with children and youth, but that experience can come in many forms that may include classroom teaching or work in youth programs, not necessarily museum education. There will be opportunities for professional development through LancasterHistory. Candidates are encouraged to highlight both their past experience and what is drawing them to this position in their applications.
To read the full job posting, including responsibilities, requirements, and other important details, please visit https://www.lancasterhistory.org/employment.
Salary range: $42,000 – $48,000
Position open until filled.
(Posted 7/29)
