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.
Responsibilities are separated into two primary categories – educational and administrative. Riversdale House Museum employs a small team with many projects and responsibilities that are team-based, the candidate will often be delegated individual tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, creating, coordinating, implementing, and providing support for public programs, activities, special events, and exhibitions. The candidate will be able to work independently and satisfactorily complete these tasks and meet deadlines.
This candidate will be able to support the Riversdale House Museum in upholding the four strategic pillars of the Natural and Historic Resources Division (NHRD).
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Enhance the Visitor Experience: Quality and Quantity
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Leave a Legacy: Transforming Education into Activism
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Strengthen Inclusivity, Diversity, and Belonging
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Act with Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Trust
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond,[email protected]or Brenda Miller[email protected].May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
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The position is part time, up to 30 hours a week, with some evenings and weekends required.
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This position primarily reports Sunday-Thursday weekly with occasional schedule changes for programs
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Position does not qualify for benefits.
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A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
Required application documents:-
Resume
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Cover Letter
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Writing Sample
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.
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