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The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking to hire a full time Outreach Coordinator for the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM). Located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, JPPM is home to over 65 archaeological sites, more than 30 historic buildings and structures, and the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. JPPM supports the preservation of Maryland's cultural resources and connects people to the past through the preservation and interpretation of our onsite historical and archaeological resources.  

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10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD  20685

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking to hire a full time Outreach Coordinator for the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM). Located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, JPPM is home to over 65 archaeological sites, more than 30 historic buildings and structures, and the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. JPPM supports the preservation of Maryland's cultural resources and connects people to the past through the preservation and interpretation of our onsite historical and archaeological resources.

• Enhance JPPM’s online presence by developing and managing JPPM’s social media accounts. This includes working with JPPM staff including the Education Department, Horticulture, MAC Lab, and Marketing and Events Manager to develop and post interpretive content and notify the public of all events and programs through social media outlets.
• Work with the JPPM staff in coordination with the Marketing and Events manager to help promote JPPM’s activities, programs, and brand; this could include printing and distributing flyers, signs, and promotional materials to the public and appropriate on-site locations.
• Assist with editing and maintaining the JPPM website and calendar of events.
• Assist with JPPM events and programming.
• Develop and maintain a volunteer program at JPPM including recruiting volunteers; developing site-wide volunteer policies, procedures, and standards for volunteer service; managing volunteer orientation and recognition; scheduling all-volunteer communications and events; scheduling volunteers for specific site-wide events and programs; and conducting other administrative tasks to keep track of volunteer time and activities.
• Collaborate with other JPPM staff that oversee volunteers to ensure those staff have the appropriate department, program, and operations-specific training, policies, and procedures in place.
• Coordinate offsite outreach activities to promote and support JPPM’s activities.
• Work with JPPM staff in coordination with the Marketing and Events manager to analyze the success and impact of educational and outreach programming and conduct appropriate surveys as needed.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are not able to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St., Suite 608

Baltimore, MD  21201

Attn:  For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application.  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

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