Museum and Historic Site Administrator 1 - Cornwall Iron Furnace
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Museum and Historic Site Administrator 1 - Cornwall Iron Furnace
Salary
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location
Lebanon County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2025-29260-27670
Department
Historical & Museum Commission
Division
HM Cornwall Iron Furn
Opening Date
07/15/2025
Closing Date
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
27670
Position Number
00064927
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
C3
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00300834
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Historic Sites & Museums, Eastern Division
Worksite Address
94 Rexmont Road
City
Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17016
Contact Name
MegAnn Carey
Contact Email
mecarey@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for industrial history, love working with museum collections, revel in teaching complex topics to a wide range of audiences, and enjoy managing multifaceted museum operations? If so, the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums (BHSM) of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is looking for a museum director to manage Cornwall Iron Furnace in Lebanon County - one of PHMC's premier historic sites!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Site Administrator for Cornwall Iron Furnace, you will play a crucial role in the preservation and interpretation of the best preserved cold-blast charcoal-fired iron furnace in the western hemisphere. Welcoming thousands annually from across the U.S. and the world, Cornwall Iron Furnace shares the history of iron manufacturing and the people who worked and owned the furnace through experiential tours as well as dynamic exhibits, educational programs, and special events.
As the Site Administrator, you will manage the operation and development of Cornwall Iron Furnace. The administrator plans, directs, monitors and supervises all facets of day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include maintenance and preservation of buildings, systems and grounds, personnel management, financial management, security, collections care and management, exhibits, interpretation, and educational programming. You will also tend to various @types of planning, recruitment and training of volunteers, fundraising, identifying and developing community partners, marketing, development of the Associate group, implementation of Commonwealth and PHMC policies and procedures, and promotion of the site locally, regionally, and nationally.
Within this role, you will provide effective liaison with the Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates (the museum's official support group), the local community, and other organizations, institutions, and individuals. The Site Administrator assists the Associates with annual planning, submission of annual agreements, and timely reporting to the bureau office, providing appropriate non-profit management expertise and advice to the associate group to ensure compliance with Commonwealth agreements and professional museum ethical standards. This professional also plans, approves, directs, and implements grant writing and fundraising development activities on behalf of the historic site in coordination with the Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates.
This is a professional museum administrator position requiring subject matter expertise related to the historic site, its era of history, and the museum profession in general.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00064927) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5 :00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Some weekend and evening work for meetings and special events will be required.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of professional experience managing overall museum operations including two years of experience supervising professional or volunteer museum staff; and a bachelor's degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or a closely related field ; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of experience supervising professional or volunteer museum staff and a bachelor's degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or a closely related field.
Other Requirements:
This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
This particular position also requires one or more years of full-time professional experience managing at a multiple-building historic site tasked with the preservation and interpretation of industrial and/or cultural history - accomplished using assigned staff, volunteers, contractors, and community partners. (Experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at an historically significant industrial or cultural history site).
PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Selective Criteria: Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Selective Criteria: Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience managing at a multiple-building historic site tasked with the preservation and interpretation of industrial and/or cultural history - accomplished using assigned staff, volunteers, contractors, and community partners? (Experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility at an historically significant industrial or cultural history site).
Yes
No
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If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The specific duties you performed related to your experience managing at a multiple-building historic site tasked with the preservation and interpretation of industrial and/or cultural history - accomplished using assigned staff, volunteers, contractors, and community partners
Your level of responsibility
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How many years of full-time professional experience managing overall museum operations do you possess? (Please note, professional experience managing overall museum operations includes duties such as reviewing and making recommendations on budget requests; collecting and evaluating financial data; making purchasing decisions; analyzing personnel or technical processes and functions; and determining efficient utilization of human resources and equipment.)
3 years or more
2 to less than 3 years
1 to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience supervising professional or volunteer museum staff while performing professional experience managing overall museum operations?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in Museum Studies, Museology, Museum Management, Museum Administration, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org ("www.naces.org"target=_blank") and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
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Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree in History, American Studies, Museum Studies, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org ("www.naces.org"target=_blank") and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the requirements for this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Directs and coordinates the overall planning, management, and operation of a museum or historic site and its programs. Establishes annual, long-range, and specialized operations goals and develops strategic plans to achieve objectives. Manages or supervises paid and volunteer staff to ensure organizational goals are accomplished in the most efficient manner with the resources available.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the overall planning, management, and operation of a museum or historic site and its programs. My experience includes establishing overall organizational goals and objectives and developing strategic plans to ensure adherence.
B. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the overall planning, management, and operation of a DEPARTMENT OR SECTION of a museum or historic site and its programs. My experience includes establishing DEPARTMENTAL goals and objectives and developing strategic plans to ensure adherence.
C. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the overall planning, management, and operation of ANY ORGANIZATION other than a museum or historic site. My experience includes establishing organizational goals and objectives and developing strategic plans to ensure adherence.
D. I have experience planning or coordinating the planning of a project or initiative.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business administration, project management, organizational planning, museum and historic site management, or strategic planning.
F. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The organization(s) or department(s) for which you directed and coordinated the overall planning, management, and operation.
Your experience planning or coordinating the planning of a project or initiative.
The specific duties you performed related to directing and coordinating the overall planning, management, and operation of an organization or department or the planning of a project or initiative.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - BUDGET AND FINANCE
Directs and coordinates the overall planning and management of a museum or historic site's finances. Prepares and adheres to budgets to establish fiscal control and aid in future financial planning; monitors financial matters, accounting for monies collected and expended; develops financial resources by preparing grant proposals; and develops community partnerships and donor relationships.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience preparing a budget, monitoring expenditures, and developing financial resources (i.e. grants, partnerships, or donor relationships) for the OVERALL OPERATION of a museum or historic site.
B. I have professional experience preparing a budget, monitoring expenditures, and developing financial resources (i.e. grants, partnerships or donor relationships) for a DEPARTMENT OR SECTION of a museum or historic site.
C. I have professional experience preparing a budget, monitoring expenditures, OR developing financial resources (i.e, grants, partnerships, or donor relationships) for ANY organization.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business administration, budgeting, economics, accounting, or fundraising.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of business(es) or organization(s) for which you planned and managed finances.
The actual duties you performed related to planning and managing an organization's finances.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Directs and coordinates the maintenance and preservation of a museum or historic site's grounds, buildings, and contents. Protects and provides for the security of the facility or site and its contents through the development, implementation, and evaluation of security, maintenance, and preservation plans, policies, and procedures. Develops emergency plans and directs emergency response efforts to prepare for and address incidents that may threaten the security or preservation of the site or its contents.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the maintenance and preservation of a museum or historic site's grounds, buildings, and contents through the development and use of security, maintenance, and preservation plans, policies, and procedures.
B. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the maintenance and preservation of the grounds, buildings, OR contents of a DEPARTMENT OR SECTION of a museum or historic site through the development and use of security, maintenance, and preservation plans, policies, and procedures.
C. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the maintenance and preservation of the grounds, buildings, OR contents of ANY facility or site through the development and use of security, maintenance, OR preservation plans, policies, and procedures.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to contract management, historic preservation, preservation maintenance, loss prevention, or building systems management.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
They @type(s) of grounds, buildings, and contents you maintained and preserved.
your experience developing and using security, maintenance, and/or preservation plans, policies, and procedures.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below. .
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - CURATION OF COLLECTIONS
Directs and coordinates the study, identification, arrangement, documentation, and conservation of historic collections. Duties include evaluating collections and/or acquiring additions to collections; managing/maintaining/conserving collections for use; and contracting for specialized collections' care and conservation.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience studying, identifying, arranging, documenting, AND conserving a museum or historic collection.
B. I have professional experience performing THREE OR FOUR of the following five job duties for a museum or historic collection: studying, identifying, arranging, documenting, and conserving.
C. I have professional experience performing ONE OR TWO of the following five job duties for a museum or historic collection: studying, identifying, arranging, documenting, and conserving.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to museum studies, curatorial/archival practices, historical research, historiography, or historical preservation/conservation.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of collection(s) you studied, identified, arranged, documented, and/or conserved.
The actual duties you performed related to studying, identifying, arranging, documenting, and/or conserving a museum or historical collection.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - INTERPRETATION/EDUCATION/MARKETING
Directs and coordinates the development, presentation, and marketing of interpretive programs. Duties include researching and writing about collections or historical subjects to support public programming (live and virtual); preparing interpretive and promotional literature; providing various @types of public programs to various audiences; and communicating information related to the mission, collections, and programs of a historic site or museum to the public through print and electronic media.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience directing and coordinating the overall research, development, presentation, and marketing of public programs for a museum or historic site.
B. I have professional experience conducting research on collections or historical subjects. I also have professional experience developing interpretive or marketing materials to share information related to the mission, collections, and programs of a museum or historic site.
C. I have professional experience conducting research on collections or historical subjects; OR I have professional experience developing interpretive or marketing materials to share information related to the mission, collections, and programs of a museum or historic site.
D. I have experience conducting research and developing written materials.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research and writing, written communication, education, museum interpretation, marketing, or website development.
F. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience conducting research on collections or historical subjects.
Your experience developing interpretive or marketing materials.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT GROUPS
Directs and coordinates the management of nonprofit support groups, such as friends and associate groups, which have no governance or administrative role at the museum/historic site and work at the site under contract to the parent organization. Job duties include contract management (holding the support group to the terms and conditions of the contract); assisting the support group with developing and implementing mandatory policies (ethics, conflict of interest, whistleblower, etc.); and assisting the group in primary functions such as planning, budgeting, and fundraising. Additional responsibilities include monitoring employment practices and assisting in the hiring process; conducting (or assisting in) the onboarding of new board members; overseeing business functions such as the operation of a museum store and facility rentals; and providing guidance in marketing and site advocacy.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience managing a nonprofit support group for a museum or historic site environment. My responsibilities included performing contract management, assisting with the development and implementation of policies, and providing guidance related to planning, budgeting, and fundraising.
B. I have professional experience managing a nonprofit support group for an organization other than a museum or historic site. My responsibilities included performing contract management, assisting with the development and implementation of policies, and providing guidance related to planning, budgeting, and fundraising.
C. I have professional experience providing technical assistance and guidance to others in the areas of planning, budgeting, fundraising, employment policy development, talent acquisition, or marketing. I do NOT have experience managing a nonprofit support group in a museum or any other environment.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business administration, contract management, strategic planning, managing partnerships, volunteer management, human resource management, talent acquisition, employment practices, or employee management.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical assistance and guidance to others in the areas of planning, budgeting, fundraising, employment policy development, talent acquisition, or marketing.
Your experience managing a nonprofit support group and the environment in which you did it.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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