S'edav Va'aki Museum Aide - Part Time

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The Museum Aide supports the daily operation of the S'edav Va'aki Museum by completing technical museological work. The current vacancies include one position that has primary responsibility for support of the Museum's website and social media platforms and special event coordination. Other duties include visitor services activities. Detailed instructions are provided with each new assignment; however, Musuem Aides are expected to exercise independent judgment in the completion of assigned tasks. A high standard of exemplary guest services is expected. Supervision is received from the Museum Assistant for Visitor Services.

• Ability to lift 50lbs without accommodation.
• Knowledge and experience posting and managing a variety of social media accounts.

$17.41 (minimum) - $25.35 (maximum) hourly

Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares.

• One year of experience in archaeological or museum work.
• College course work in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience in: 

• Posting and managing a variety of social media accounts.
• Leading museum educational classes and programs.
• Customer/Visitor service and cash handling skills.
• Coordinating educational events such as lecture series, conferences, workshops.
• Uploading information and managing websites.
• Creating press releases and maintaining media contacts.
• Working with volunteers.
• Public speaking.

Recruitment closes May 23, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Museum Aide, JC:42010, ID# 50331, 5/11/22, USM, MR, Benefits:PT/None

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.