Museum Educator ; Pennsylvania Military Museum

Do you have a passion for history and sharing it with others? Do you want to ensure that Commonwealth and United States Military history is preserved and interpreted for current and future generations? As an Educator at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, you can do both!

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is seeking a skilled, energetic person to engage museum visitors of all ages, abilities, and demographics in the exploration and discovery of the Commonwealth's significance in U.S. military history. The position provides active leadership in the development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of educational programs and interpretation related to the mission of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, including but not limited to interactive tours, workshops, lectures, virtual programs, exhibits, special events, and historical demonstrations.

If you have a passion for history, if you like to develop and conduct programming for school-age children and adults of all abilities and backgrounds, and if you like serving the public, apply today to continue your career at one of the Commonwealth's most meaningful historic sites!

The Pennsylvania Military Museum is a dynamic historic site dedicated to interpreting the service and sacrifice of Pennsylvania’s servicemen and women. As the home of the 28th Infantry Division shrine and monuments, the museum hosts static displays, living history demonstrations, and a wide range of historic and community events. This position supports the museum’s educational mission by developing and delivering programs grounded in solid historical research and informed by current teaching practices.

As a Museum Educator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Development: Design educational and interpretive programs based on primary and secondary historical sources
• Program Delivery: Present engaging learning experiences that align with museum teaching methods and curriculum standards
• Volunteer Oversight: Train, evaluate, and guide volunteers who support museum operations
• Visitor Services: Coordinate visitor center activities and assist diverse groups with sensitivity and professionalism
• Public Engagement: Interact with military units, veterans, education groups, and families while presenting complex and emotional histories

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Some evenings, weekends, and holiday work for meetings and special events will be required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) on an ad‑hoc basis only and 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 Boalsburg. 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Museum Educator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
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• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid…