Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate Museum Exhibit Planner, Box OCE-1448/27406

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade21

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $75850 to $96173 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Cultural Education

NYS Museum

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for an Associate Museum Exhibit Planner position. Under the supervision of the Director, Museum Exhibits, the Associate Museum Exhibit Planner will serve on a multi-faceted exhibit development team. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for overall management and coordination of exhibits;
• Work with Museum staff and external experts to organize exhibits, provide scheduling, coordination and correspondence for the exhibits division;
• Assist with the organization of exhibit teams and provide administrative support with exhibit coordination;
• Plan and design overall themes, messages, and interpretation of objects for exhibitions;
• Write and edit text that accompanies exhibits; and
• Write text that is used for Museum promotional publications, brochures, flyers, newsletters and other exhibit related literature.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of non-permanent competitive service as an Associate Museum Exhibit Planner.
Non-Competitive Appointment: a bachelor’s degree in natural science (zoology, biology, geology), archaeology or anthropology, history, English, art or art history or museum studies and three years of professional experience at a museum or cultural institution displaying exhibits, such as an art gallery, zoo, botanical garden, educational center or historical society. A master’s degree in natural science (zoology, biology, geology), archaeology or anthropology, history, English, art, art history or in museum studies may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $96,173 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 4, 2025 to OCEJobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1448/27406) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 4, 2025 to OCEJobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1448/27406) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.