Museum Storytelling Coordinator Jobs

Salary: $65,644.80 - $95,180.80 Annually

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department Chandler Museum Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team asa Museum Storytelling Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits.The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Once past probation, theremaybe an opportunity to work remotely occasionally.

City of Chandler

Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers, and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.

Why work for Chandler?

• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Professional development opportunities
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for full-time employees
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who We Are

The Chandler Museum is a cultural destination unlike any other with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, and Vision Gallery.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a background using museum collections (objects, photographs, archival sources, oral histories, and research) to craft community stories and interpretations. Our new team member will have a passion in sharing diverse perspectives to create stories that help the community understand its past and how that past shapes the present. In addition, our new team member will have a passion for teamwork and customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Museum Studies, Social Science, Public History or related field; and three (3) years of experience in collections management within a museum setting; and a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Museum Studies, History, Communication Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Public History, or related field.

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The position available is regular full-time position and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment MVRRS (Motor Vehicle Record Request System) check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.

The City of Chandler fingerprints all applicants, 18 years of age and older, selected for hire to evaluate the fitness of prospective employees.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2023 11:59 PM Arizona