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 11-2 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).