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Museum Educator 1 (Ephrata Cloister)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Ephrata
632 West Main Street (Show on map)
Dec 08, 2025
THE POSITION Do you have a passion for history and sharing it with others? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is seeking a skilled, energetic person to educate museum visitors of all ages about the history of a prominent religious community and the 18th century world in which it existed. This position is assigned to the Ephrata Cloister, an American Alliance of Museums accredited historic site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and assists in the scheduling, development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of public educational and interpretive programs and museum exhibits that support the site's mission. If you have an interest in history, if you like to develop and conduct programming for school-age children and adults, and if you enjoy serving the public, apply today to continue your career at one of the Commonwealth's most unique museums! DESCRIPTION OF WORK Each year, thousands of people from across the country and around the world visit Ephrata Cloister to experience the historic home of Pennsylvania's most prominent 18th-century religious community. This 28-acre National Historic Landmark features a modern visitor center, two cemeteries, and 11 historically significant buildings, dating to the 18th and early 19th-centuries. As the Museum Educator 1 at Ephrata Cloister, you will play an integral part in the daily operation of the historic site. You will coordinate overall visitor services and the operation of the reception desk. You will also conduct daily guided tours, school programs, special programs, lectures (both in-person and virtual), and off-site educational outreach programs. The Museum Educator 1 handles the booking and scheduling of group and motorcoach tour reservations and assists with promotion of the same. As the Museum Educator 1, you will assist the Museum Educator 2 and other site staff in developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating Ephrata Cloister's educational and interpretive programs. You will help establish and maintain strong relationships with regional schools, fellow PHMC educators, craft people, and speakers. The Museum Educator 1 also assists in recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating volunteers. This is a professional museum education position that will rely on your knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Achieve your career goals with our team! 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 evenings, weekends and holidays will be required for meetings and special events and as necessary for site operations. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) on an ad hoc basic, subject to approval. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Ephrata. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience in museum-related educational and interpretive work, and a bachelor's degree. Graduate study which included or was supplemented by museum studies courses recognized by the American Association of Museums or a museum internship may be substituted for experience on a year-for- year basis; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Other Requirements: This particular position also requires possession of a valid class C Driver's license. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION 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.