EDUCATION & EXHIBITION SPEC I
JPPM Public Services Coordinator
Recruitment #22-005403-0001
Department | MDP Museum Services |
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Date Opened | 5/11/2022 3:12:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/25/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $19.26 - $31.06/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Calvert
|
Introduction
The Maryland
Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is
seeking to hire a contractual Public Services Coordinator for 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. www.jefpat.org
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Ensures that quality visitor services are
offered at the Museum Visitor Center, including greeting visitors,
responding to requests for information, and training seasonal visitor
center staff.
- Manages all aspects of the Show Barn Museum Shop
including purchasing, accounting, guest services, pricing and returns.
- Schedules and coordinates Pavilion and
waterfront rentals as well as the diverse uses of the Museum Visitor
Center. This includes responding to
rental inquiries, providing tours of the facilities to potential renters,
providing on-site guidance for renters on the day of their events, and
marketing the rental facilities in the region.
- Processes reservations for workshops, camps,
rentals, and special programs at the facility. Act as the main point of
contact for callers/visitors seeking information about JPPM.
- Assists
the Business Manager with financial tasks as needed.
- Participates in special events sponsored by JPPM.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant
Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
GED or High School Diploma
Experience:
Six months of work experience
performing clerical duties in a professional environment.
Notes:
1. Additional experience performing
clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required
education.
2. Graduation from an accredited high
school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate may be
substituted for the required experience.
3. Six months clerical training with
three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing,
spreadsheets, database, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office
etiquette may be substituted for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree with preference for degrees in the following areas: business, accounting,
marketing, hospitality, communications, public relations, public history,
museum studies or related fields
Experience working in customer service or retail and / or working in a museum setting, retail operations, event planning or event coordination
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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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