Job Posting

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Human Resources Department
COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311
PHONE (610) 278-3052  TDD: 610-631-1211
COMMISSIONERS:
THOMAS JAY ELLIS, Esq., Chairman
JAMES R. MATTHEWS
RUTH S. DAMSKER
 

  
POSITION:       Educational Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Heritage Services (Pottsgrove Manor)

SALARY:           $14.42 per hour
 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for creating and implementing educational programs for all age 
groups based on the site’s history; early American material culture, skills and 
crafts.  Assists site staff in coordination of all special events. Assists staff in 
designing and writing interpretive handbooks, event programs and site 
brochures.  Coordinates the youth volunteer program and provides for 
workshops and training programs.  Conducts interpretive tours for all visitors; 
conducts demonstrations of early American crafts and skills; provides for 
special educational programs. Responsible for scheduling group tours; 
coordinating volunteers for tours and special events; and assisting with 
volunteer training; basic site security and record keeping.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field of history and/or 
education with emphasis on early American studies and/or proven experience 
in the museum field in a similar position.  Must be knowledgeable in early 
American history with emphasis on 18th Century material culture, the iron 
industry, early domestic skills and period crafts.  Must possess excellent oral 
and written interpretive skills.  Must be able to work well with groups of all 
ages.  Must be computer literate with good typing skills.  Must be a team 
player.
OTHER:

This part-time position will not exceed 25 hours per week with the scheduled 
workweek to be Wednesday through Saturday with rotating Sunday and 
Tuesday scheduling.  Attendance at all site special events and certain 
holidays is required.  Must have a valid PA driver’s license.  Official affiliations 
with the site’s support groups would be a conflict of interest.

 

Contact Montgomery County Human Resources Department, 610.278.3052, or 
apply Human Resources, One Montgomery Plaza, Swede & Airy Sts., 
Norristown, PA  19404.

 

11/01/07

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