Culture & Arts Edu Spec-George Washington Carver Museum, Gen & Cultural Ctr (COA Employees Only)

Job Description:

Culture & Arts Edu Spec-George Washington Carver Museum, Gen & Cultural Ctr (COA Employees Only)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Associates Degree in related field plus one (1) year of experience in programming cultural arts programs.
• Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin George Washington Carver Museum, Genealogy and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material. The center offers gallery exhibits, programs, classes, children’s camps, theater productions and a genealogy center. The Culture & Arts Education Specialist will work closely with the team to ensure successful programming.

This position will:

• Assist with the implementation of arts programing including classes, workshops, activities, and events.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve programming.
• Schedule and conduct guided tours.
• Register participants for activities.
• Collaborate with others on the creation of marketing materials.
• Facilitate the coordination of summer camps.
• Provide leadership to temporary staff (including recruiting and training).
  
  

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public
• Interest in arts education and/or museum education
• Interest in African or African-American history and/or cultural arts
• Interest in community outreach and engagement
• Flexibility with regard to work hours

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé
• Cover Letter

Multiple Work Sites :

• This position will require traveling to multiple sites throughout the work day.

Driver’s License and Certifications :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Pay Range
$23.44 - $26.83
Hours
Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Variable work schedule. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required.
Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs.
Job Close Date 04/17/2025 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• College course work in Education, Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Social Sciences, Fine Arts or other related fields.
• Experience working with African American youth, adults, senior citizens and community organizations
• Experience creating marketing materials for use on digital platforms
• Experience working with diverse populations

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Conducts need assessments and recommends operating procedures for programs, services and activities.
2. Implements, monitors, evaluate, and improves programs and activities, workshops, and special events.
3. Designs and produces promotional materials. Performs routine administrative operations.
4..Develops, registers, schedules and conducts guided tours, workshops, demonstrations and other events
5. Maintains and cares for day-to-day management of facilities ,collections, exhibits, records, material assets. Assists in monitoring, updating and improving the facilities, collections, and equipment.
6. Assists colleagues in the management and care of their assigned programs.
7. Recommends purchases or deaccessions to existing collections.
8. Receives fees, issue receipts, and accounts for all money
9.Coordinates with other organizations to implement programs and activities and solicit donations.
10. Provides participants and the general public with information
11. Develops, compiles and monitors program budgets and data for reports,.
12.Orders, issues, receives, and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Provide general supervision of temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of cultural education programs and appropriate care of exhibit materials.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of and promoting products.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and software.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Culture & Arts Education Specialist position are: Associates Degree in related field plus one (1) year of experience in programming cultural arts programs. Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience planning, implementing, and evaluating arts programming and special events.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience developing program/project marketing and outreach.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* Due to the responsibilities, this position requires a financial Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Financial CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Financial Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents