Salary: $49,361.00 – $87,419.00 Annually
Location : Prince George’s County, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12649
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Natural and Historical Res
Opening Date: 08/02/2023
Closing Date: 9/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a leader in historic preservation and manages a number of museums, historic sites, and programs that celebrate Prince George’s County’s rich history. Coordinated by the Natural and Historic Resources Division (NHRD), there are 5, M-NCPPC historic house museums that are open to the public, including the Riversdale House Museum.
Riversdale, a National Historic Landmark and designated NPS Network to Freedom Site, seeks a dynamic and organized Museum Specialist/Operations Manager to join our team. Constructed between 1801-1807, Riversdale interprets life in 19th Century Maryland, inclusive of the shared history of the Stier, Calvert and Plummer families. Rich in primary source material, the Museum is undergoing a transformation by expanding its interpretation to be more inclusive of the lives and labor of the enslaved, indentured, and free Black community at this historic site and creating a more descendant driven and visitor centered experience.
The successful candidate will serve as the lead historic specialist, manage daily museum operations, and collaborate on the development of improvements to the museum’s facilities and offerings to enhance accessibility and the overall visitor experience. An outstanding incumbent will have knowledge of, and coursework in, both American and African American History. In addition, the candidate will need to demonstrate the Division’s strategic pillars listed below in their professional work:
- Enhance the Visitor Experience: Quantity and Quality
- Leaving a Legacy: Transforming Education into Advocacy
- Strengthening Inclusivity, Diversity, and Belonging
- Acting with Integrity, Respect, and Trust
Budgeted salary range $49,361.00 – $68, 390.00 annually
Examples of Important Duties
Public Programming, Events, and Outreach
- Develops, organizes, and coordinates history-related public programs/events. Also coordinates other special public events.
- Assist with installation and de-installation of permanent and temporary exhibits in gallery space and period rooms
- Support collections maintenance tasks, such as moving, cleaning, and storage of collections items
- Represents the museum at Commission events.
- Encourages and supports team members to develop and implement public programs.
- Leads team in planning and delivering education programs, including grades K-12, groups of students and adults with special needs, area teachers, and college and university classes.
- Assisting with school field trip programs in the Spring and Fall.
- Works closely with the volunteer coordinator to recruit and train volunteers.
- Works with other groups/agencies to coordinate programming. When appropriate, facilitates use of the site by community groups.
- Responds to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries concerning historic and related subjects. Makes program reservations, collects fees, and arranges facility rentals.
Operations/Administration
- Responsible for facility maintenance, inspections, and reports. Schedules routine and special service of building and related systems including fire and security alarms, HVAC systems, extermination, and other outside companies.
- Monitors building utility systems and working with managers to arrange maintenance and repair when needed.
- Works to prevent workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness, including the completion of incident reports when necessary; adherence to all museum and M-NCPPC policies.
- Models excellent customer service for the team and ensures that museum policies are followed.
- Opens and closes the museum each day.
- Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff.
- Instructs staff in procedures and technical aspects of work.
- Schedules part-time staff to provide adequate coverage for both day-to-day operations and special events and programs.
- Assists the director in preparing annual reviews of designated staff and supervises interns.
- Understands financial concepts and reports, including purchasing and petty cash.
- Assists with the evaluation of museum operations including the implementation of visitor surveys and other data collection.
- Keeps up to date on Commission programs, proper museum management, and assisting other team members when help is needed.
- Participates in Commission/Division committees as assigned as well as meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
- Assists with marketing/advertising outreach, including oversight of social media, Constant Contact, and the Riversdale website. Also supervises preparation of marketing materials such as press releases, flyers, mailers, and on-line calendars.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Museum Education, Museum Management or administration, or related field
- Demonstrated coursework in African American History or African American Studies
- Five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years as a program coordinator or supervisor; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2-5 years’ experience in community engagement
- Education and/or work experience involving guest services, museum interpretation, management, and/or sales
Specialized Skills:
- Knowledge of and skills in using Commission and museum-related software (Microsoft Suite, Avaya, Xerox Workstation, Kronos, Samaritan, ParksDirect, OneDrive, Dropbox, EAM, ERP, PhotoShop, Canva, NeoGov, PastPerfect).
- Goal-oriented and dedicated to innovative ideas and achieving success through diversity.
- Communicating in a pleasant, positive, and professional manner to Commission employees, museum staff and volunteers, and the general public at all times.
- Ability to be flexible and professional in dealing with programs, staff, and visitors.
- Ability to interact positively with museum volunteers and to offer advice and constructive instructions for the improvement of tour programs and special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in history, American studies, museum studies, archaeology, education, historic preservation, or a related field; and
2. One year of related experience; or
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Valid driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification History Museum Specialist
- The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
- This position will report Tuesday – Saturday with flexible hours in order to provide early access to the facility for contractors as needed, occasional evening hours for programming.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.