Museum-related Job Listings
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Jobs
City of Tempe
Deputy Community Services Director –
Library & Cultural Services
The City of Tempe’s Library & Cultural Services Division seeks to hire a Deputy Community Services Director.
Minimum qualifications:
Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in museum, library, arts, public arts management, public administration or a degree related to the core functions of this position. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
Work experience: Requires five years of professional full-time experience in the arts, library, or museum, including three years of supervisory responsibility in the arts, library, or museum. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and / or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Additional requirements: Continuation of employment is contingent upon passing an FBI background investigation. If requesting veteran’s preference, the appropriate DD214 must be attached at the time of application.
Representative duties:
- Recommend division goals and objectives; assist in the development of policies and procedures; develop and administer programs designed to meet the cultural needs of youths, adults and families in the community.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; implement policies and procedures; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Conduct surveys and research on progress of division activities and programs; prepare monthly and annual progress and statistical reports on all programs within the division.
- Prepare and implement the division budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
- Select, train and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations.
- Participate on a variety of committees relating to division programs and activities; prepare and deliver presentations to civic and community groups about division programs.
- Attend and participate in regular staff meetings; prepare and submit reports regarding progress of program participants and the overall program.
- Serve as primary liaison with the Tempe Municipal Arts Commission, the Tempe Library Board, and the Tempe Historical Museum Board; translate goals, objectives, and policies of commission into programs, projects, and activities.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Provide technical assistance to staff, groups and agencies.
- Serves as faculty of the Tempe Learning Center.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Selection criteria: An official City of Tempe application must be filled out in order to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications or supplemental forms will result in being disqualified from further consideration. Applicants whose experience and training most closely suit the needs of the City may be selected for further testing / interviews. Falsifying information or lying during any stage of the selection / hiring process will make you ineligible for new or continued City employment. The City of Tempe conducts thorough background checks.
To apply: Complete the application packet and submit it by Friday, 17 February 2012.
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