Education & Exhibition Spec Lead

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation, and education, the Maryland Historical Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

 

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), a unit of the Maryland Historical Trust, within the Maryland Department of Planning, is recruiting for a full time, permanent Event Manager. 

JPPM is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, and is the State Museum of Archaeology and a center for both regional and statewide archaeological research.  It is home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over eight million artifacts.

 

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) connects people to the past through history and

archaeology and supports the preservation of Maryland’s cultural and natural resources.

www.jefpat.org

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10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard MD  20685

The main purpose of the Events Manager is to oversee and coordinate private and public events at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. This position is responsible for coordinating private rentals and usage of the site, working with clients and staff to ensure the events are successfully implemented, working with a variety of outside vendors that will use JPPM spaces for these events, managing the payments, deposits, and other financial transactions related to event usage, marketing JPPM for private events, and networking with peer organizations and vendors to promote JPPM’s availability for private events. By developing and implementing the various private and public events at JPPM, this position supports the Maryland Historical Trust’s mission to preserve and interpret the legacy of Maryland’s past.

JPPM Event Coordination  

Leads the collaborative planning and execution of JPPM-organized special public programs and events, involving Administration and other staff, and leads the evaluation of events after the fact for their impact on JPPM property, staff, mission, and budget. Coordinates staff and volunteer roles for each event.    For JPPM special public programs and events, negotiates entertainment contracts, coordinates with event partners, manages vendor relationships, and oversees on-site logistics, including staffing of events and scheduling security and EMTs.  Ensures that events are conducted responsibly and safely.    Works collaboratively with JPPM’s Administration and other staff to develop, plan, and implement new special public programs and events as needed. Works with Patterson Administrator, Executive Director, and other departmental units to determine overall scheduling of all events and activities on site, including JPPM-organized events, JPPM-sponsored events, JPPM-cohosted events, and External Park-Leased events occurring on site, and venue rentals for private events, with input from % OF TIME AND/ OR WEIGHT OF IMPORTANCE JOB DUTY other staff and taking into consideration the impact on JPPM property, staff, and budget. Works with the Outreach Coordinator to review volunteer schedules for events and organize volunteer activities during events.  

 

Private Event Coordination 

Works with clients who are renting and using JPPM for private events. This includes initial meeting and tour of the site, keeping track of payments, deposits, due dates, and delinquencies, follow up meetings for coordination needs, and day-of availability if needed.  In collaboration with the Patterson Administrator, Executive Director, and other departmental units, develops, revises, evaluates, and recommends operational and usage policies relating to private event usage at JPPM. This includes the application of State of Maryland, MDP, MHT, and JPPM policies affecting private event usage at JPPM.  Coordinates private event usage, needs, and workflows with other departments at JPPM to ensure successful implementation of the events.  In collaboration with the Patterson Administrator, manages the marketing and brand development of the private events usage at JPPM. This includes website design and oversight, marketing emails, social media, and other communications channels used for private event rentals in the area. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of staff who support private event rentals at JPPM. This includes hiring, training, disciplining, scheduling, and setting work goals and deadlines.  Maintains positive networks and working relationships with vendors and contractors who provide services to private events and rentals in southern Maryland. 

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Recommends and oversees budgets associated with the private events usage at JPPM. This includes recommendations and authorized expenditures for supplies and equipment, outside contractors, marketing, and staffing.

 

Responsible for ensuring that the appropriate furnishing, equipment, and supplies needed for all public and private events is on hand and in good condition. This includes keeping track of tables, chairs, tents, and similar equipment used for events and programs. Helps to identify facility concerns for long-term usage of the site and for visitor and customer safety.

Participates in site-wide events and activities, serves on appropriate committees and working groups at JPPM and MHT, and fulfills other duties as assigned. 

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

  

Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. 

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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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