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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50444332 |
Description Activated On: 10/16/2025 2:58:53 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position will assist the EES Supervisor and Center Manager at Jennings Environmental Education Center with archiving and collections management and/or historical research and programming development for the Old Stone House (reconstructed early 19th century stage coach tavern/inn), Foltz School (late 19th century restored original one room schoolhouse), Brydon Mine (ruins of mid 20th century abandoned coal mine), and other park historical and cultural resources and research (former landowners, old saw mill ruins, industrial remnants). Duties, dependent on area of study and experience, may include processing collections (artifacts, documents, photographs, digital media) arranging and describing collections, digitizing, preservation and conservation; researching in primary and secondary sources, assisting with program and exhibit development, and visitor services (interfacing with the public) |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Intern will: Use current process and other best practices as needed to process, arrange, and describe collections of historical artifacts, documents, photographs and digitized records Be proficient in use of Microsoft products, and should be familiar with at least one collections management program, in order to process collections Scan/photograph and organize scanned/photographed documents and images Perform basic conservation tasks such as boxing, cleaning, and handling materials Transcribe historical documents Conduct research as directed using both online and in-person archives of primary and secondary sources, including but not limited to land records, deeds, tax records, census records, newspapers, wills, and county histories and biographies, family photos, and more Conduct oral history interviews Assist in planning, developing, and facilitating a program for the general public Assist in planning and developing exhibits Greet and speak with visitors about historical topics Interact with the general public about Jennings in general |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Intern will work under the direction of supervisor. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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