Dear Museum-L’ers:

Pottsgrove Manor historic site, 35 miles West of Philadelphia, is pleased to announce the following openings.   Pottsgrove Manor is administered by Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  Applications for these positions can be found on Human Resources page of the County website: www.montcopa.org.

 

POSITION:          Educational Coordinator (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT:   Historic Sites - Pottsgrove Manor

SALARY:              $14.00 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 18^th 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:
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.

 

POSITION:          Landscape Assistant I

DEPARTMENT:   Historic Sites – Pottsgrove Manor

SALARY:              $10.37, per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Use, care and maintenance of all equipment.

·         Maintain/repair and improve facilities.

·         Able to complete assignments within established timeframe.

·         Work productively at assigned tasks, independently.

·         Required to attend training classes, (including, but not limited to, First Aid, CPR and any other classes as deemed necessary).

·         Cut grass and rake leaves.

·         Trim trees, shrubs and bushes.

·         Shovel dirt, sand and gravel.

·         Pick up litter

·         Paintwork, minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, as needed.

·         Other, assigned duties as required.

ABILITIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

·         Able to work productively in all types of weather.

·         Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds.

·         Must be able to drive a tractor.

·         Must have good inter-personal, oral and written communication skills.

·         Previous landscape experience.

·         Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

·         High School diploma or equivalency.

OTHER:
Will not exceed 25 hours per week with the scheduled workweek to be Tuesday through Friday. Attendance at site special events and certain holidays, as deemed necessary by Site Administrator. Official affiliations with the site’s support groups would be a conflict of interest.

Contact Montgomery County Human Resources Dept., 610-278-3052, or apply Human Resources, One Montgomery Plaza, Swede & Airy Sts., Norristown, PA 19404.