Museum & Library Operations Director

The New Mexico Municipal League, Incorporated; Las Vegas (NM); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for the Museum/Library Manager to direct daily operations, administration, collections, and facility management of the Carnegie Public Library and the City of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Rider Memorial Collection.

The role leads staff, manages budgets and procurement, coordinates with advisory boards, and drives community outreach and cultural preservation in partnership with the Community Services department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of library/museum experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience in fiscal management, procurement, and public relations required.
• Certifications: New Mexico State Library Grade II Librarian’s Certificate (or eligibility to obtain per NM Statutes Chapter 18, Section 18-2-15).
• Preferred: MLS/MLIS or Museum Studies; English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operations, administration, collections, and facility management of both the Carnegie Public Library and the City of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Rider Memorial Collection.
• Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets and procurement, coordinating with advisory boards, and driving community outreach and cultural preservation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Procurement

Public relations

Library/museum knowledge

Education

MLS/MLIS or Museum Studies

New Mexico State Library Grade II Librarian’s Certificate

Job description

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for the Museum/Library Manager to direct daily operations, administration, collections, and facility management of the Carnegie Public Library and the City of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Rider Memorial Collection.

The role leads staff, manages budgets and procurement, coordinates with advisory boards, and drives community outreach and cultural preservation in partnership with the Community Services department.