The Program Coordinator position at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) in Massena, NY, is a federal role responsible for coordinating and supporting programs, community outreach, and educational activities at the GLS Visitor Center. This position plays a key role in creating an engaging visitor experience, developing educational materials, and fostering community relationships.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education OR specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include: Experience performing support duties for programs and/or events in a museum or visitor center which may include planning, scheduling, and coordinating of assigned facets of the program and/or event. Experience in creating educational materials and activities for interpreting exhibits for variety of ages and groups in a museum or visitor center-like facility. To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone, you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement. • **Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. • 1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. • 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate level education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience in the implementation and coordination of programs and/or events within a museum or visitor center-like atmosphere including planning, scheduling, and reviewing assigned facets for a particular program and/or event. Experience in community relations and outreach such as hosting events, establishing, and maintaining relationships with schools, and attending community outreach events. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Vision (*) - Understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution; takes a long-term view and recognizes opportunities to help the organization accomplish its objectives or move toward the vision. Communications and Media - Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Interpersonal Skills (*) - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Program Coordinator, you will: Participate with manager in coordination and implementation of creative and diverse programs, workshops, and events at the GLS Visitor Center. Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to plan and execute program activities effectively. Participate in the development of comprehensive program schedules, itineraries, and resources to ensure a seamless visitor experience. Contribute to the development and execution of strategies and makes recommendations to engage the local community, including schools, community organizations, and stakeholders. Participate in the organization of and participation in outreach events and presentations to increase awareness of the Seaway System and Visitor Center programs and foster relationships with local schools and coordinate educational visits to the Visitor Center. The ideal candidate will have experience with coordinating and implementing the following areas: community outreach, program management, facility operations, and educational activities. *PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement, with early consideration given to applicants who apply within the first 21 day period.