This permanent, career-seasonal position is located in the Division of Interpretation and Education at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. The purpose of the position is to develop and implement the park's curriculum-based education programs and interpretive material for educational outreach, particularly for youth and families. The position requires knowledge of interactive education techniques, including digital and social media applications.

Duties

Serves as a front-line representative of an organization, greeting customers and providing information about facilities and resources in a welcoming environment. Develops engaging education materials for a range of applications, ranging from in-park, in-classroom and virtual. Prepares written educational and interpretive materials for publication, including Jr. Ranger books and activities. Plans, develops and implements on and off-site distance learning place-based and/or special programs relevant to park's interpretive themes and goals and assigned curriculum. Utilizes interactive education techniques, including digital and social media applications to develop programs and materials that engage park visitors. Career-Seasonal Appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately mid-November to October, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/07/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Applying educational and instructional methods and communication techniques to present and deliver Education programming; Experience with curriculum writing based on local, state, and national standards, Experience with online presentation tools and techniques; Converting historic information into readily understandable terms for audiences of all ages; experience developing and presenting interpretive programs such as orientation talks, walking tours, or informational talks; assisting with the creation or revision of interpretive materials such as information brochures or educational presentations. Examples of position which include this specialized experience include but are not limited to, Park Ranger, Park Guide, tour guide, educator or teacher, historic preservation researcher, recreation or conservation administrator or manager. You must include hours per week in your resume. -OR- EDUCATION: Successfully completed in an accredited institution, at least one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education; OR I have Superior Academic Achievement in an undergraduate degree. Major study must have been in courses directly related to the position such as education, teaching, or training and development. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above. Only graduate education can be credited towards the education requirement. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Maggie L Walker National Historic Site 3215 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223 US
• Name: Lisa Cupp
• Email: [email protected]