StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleMuseum Support Services Specialist 2, Box OCE-1342/27551

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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

County Albany

Street Address Office of Cultural Education

NYS Museum

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Provisional Appointment: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in history, biology, anthropology, archaeology, art or geology AND two years of professional level experience in the conceptual development of exhibits or exhibit related programs for a major institution or agency having an annual visitation of at least 100,000.

Duties Description The New York Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) seeking to fill a Museum Support Services Specialist 2 (MSSS2) position, in the Office of Cultural Education at the New York State Museum. Under the supervision of the Chief of Museum Education & Visitor Services, the MSSS2 duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Organize and schedule all public programs with the staff of the New York State Museum (NYSM), NYSM Public Programming Committee, collaborative partners within the Office of Cultural Education, and external partners;
• Work within a structured approval and implementation process to coordinate multiple elements in the execution of public programs in both in-person and virtual formats and both live and asynchronous experiences;
• Facilitate the creation of Public Programming Scopes aligned to the State Museum mission. All proposed public programs to be approved by NYSM Management and the NYSM Public Programming Committee, lead monthly NYSM Public Programming Committee meetings, and create quarterly calendars of programs, dates, times, and descriptions for public outreach;
• Coordinate with NYSM content specialists, community stakeholders, and collaborating partners to identify and support bringing diverse perspectives and voices to NYSM audiences through public and educational programming initiatives;
• Inform NYSM staff of the schedule of programs, logistical needs, updates and changes, and how specific staff is required to support programming;
• Coordinate all aspects of scheduled programs including ordering supplies, audio visual needs, technology and equipment needs, marketing and promotion, program set up, including logistical needs and staff management;
• Work with Manager of Media Relations and Marketing and Exhibit Specialist, Media Arts Design to provide details for the NYSM’s website, online calendar, community webpages, organizational LCD screens, as well as social media and other formats of marketing when necessary;
• Support Museum Education Office (MEO) and NYSM educational initiatives including professional development opportunities for educators and assist in adapting public programs for Certified Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) accreditation when approved and appropriate
• Act as the liaison between community members, public relations, other state organizations, fire safety, security and staff in the organization of programming and annual events;
• Coordinate Museum Education, Public Programs, visitor Service, and Volunteer service staff to represent the museum and cover the needs of scheduled programs;
• Organize and report the attendance records of scheduled programs and maintain annual audience participation in scheduled programs; and
• Engage with the public and act as main contact for unexpected issues during public programs.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary provisional 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. The work schedule for this position is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday with additional weekends and holidays as assigned.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $77,912 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 22, 2023 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-1342/27551) 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.

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

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, OHRM Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 22, 2023 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-1342/27551) 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.