Senior museum exhibit planner

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Senior Museum Exhibit Planner position in the New York State Museum (NYSM). Under supervision of an Associate Museum Exhibit Planner or other higher-level staff, the Senior Museum Exhibit Planner performs the full range of duties for temporary and minor permanent exhibits at the State Museum. Working with Museum staff and external experts, the Senior Planner will organize exhibits and, provide scheduling, coordination and correspondence for the exhibits division. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assists Museum staff and external experts to organize exhibits, providing scheduling, coordination and correspondence for the State Museum.• Conducts research required to provide the basis for exhibits.• Prepares outlines and summaries of plans for exhibit units, develops themes, messages, and approaches for exhibits.• Participates in the selection of specimens, objects, and graphic materials for use in exhibits.• Coordinates activities related to borrowed exhibits, including scheduling, delivery of materials, installation and de-installation.• Prepares copy for non-technical publications such as illustrated guides or descriptive pamphlets relating to exhibits and provides copy for audio-visual exhibit presentation.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior 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 two 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 museum studies may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a 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 or transcript will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position leads to a maximum salary of $85,138 based on annual performance advances.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 21, 2025 to [email protected] (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-1545/27408) 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.

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