CULTURAL HERITAGE SPECIALIST

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Marana is seeking a Cultural Heritage Specialist to work in the Town Clerk’s Office. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for history and interested in contributing to the preservation of Marana’s unique heritage.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Over one year of related experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

Responsibilities

• Organize, preserve, and digitize archival materials; maintain the Town’s online archival catalog; manage heritage projects and coordinate with partners, support budgeting, purchasing, grant research, and documentation.
• Conduct historical research; document the Town’s history and cultural resources; create interpretive and educational materials; present historical information in engaging, public-friendly manners.
• Develop and oversee educational programs; manage the Local Legends program; create and coordinate exhibits and other learning materials; handle logistics, installation, promotion, and related communications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in history

Bachelor’s degree in public history

Bachelor’s degree in museums

Bachelor’s degree in cultural studies

Bachelor’s degree in historical preservation

Bachelor’s degree in archival management

Bachelor’s degree in education

Bachelor’s degree in public management

Related discipline

Job description

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Cultural Heritage Specialistto work in the Town Clerk’s Office. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for history and interested in contributing to the preservation of Marana’s unique heritage.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range: $20.08 - $24.59/ per hour

• Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $20.08 - $29.11/ per hour

• Organize, preserve, and digitize archival materials; maintain the Town’s online archival catalog; manage heritage projects and coordinate with partners, support budgeting, purchasing, grant research, and documentation.
• Conduct historical research; document the Town’s history and cultural resources; create interpretive and educational materials; present historical information in engaging, public-friendly manners.
• Develop and oversee educational programs; manage the Local Legends program; create and coordinate exhibits and other learning materials; handle logistics, installation, promotion, and related communications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Over one year of related experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Preferred qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in history, public history, museums, cultural studies, historical preservation, archival management, education, public management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Town of Marana and regional history.
• Experience in researching and writing articles, essays, and reports for general and specialized audiences; and demonstrated ability to perform research using various methods.
• Experience with historic site management and administration, including exhibit or program development.
• Experience with records management and archival theory, methods, and practice.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph [phone] / fx [phone]

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact
Corinda Gamboa /520-382-1934/[e-mail]

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