Associate Curator (Administrative Assistant II) - Aviation Department

About This Position

The Phoenix Airport Museum is one of the largest airport art programs in the country. It manages an extensive art collection and aviation history archive and presents exhibitions throughout the entire Sky Harbor airport system.

The Aviation Department's Museum Section is seeking an experienced Museum professional to serve as the Administrative Assistant II (Associate Curator). This position will work closely with the Museum Manager and other staff members to lead and develop Museum exhibitions, outreach initiatives, and digital communications that further the Phoenix Airport Museum's mission to promote Arizona arts and culture. This position requires an accomplished, self-motivated, and collaborative leader who has the ability to work in a multifaceted and fast-paced department. The ideal candidate will have a proven knowledge of Arizona artists, Museum curation, social media communications, and enthusiasm for public outreach.

Responsibilities Of This Position Include

• Assisting with developing and coordinating a multi-year changing exhibition schedule.
• Curating accessible and diverse exhibitions in a public space that showcase Arizona's artistic and cultural resources.
• Hands-on project management during installation of artwork and exhibitions.
• Designing scale exhibition mockups.
• Writing text panels and labels for exhibitions and public art.
• Technical expert for large-scale art and exhibition coordination.
• Conducting extensive internal and external community outreach.
• Creating, planning, and presenting in-person and online presentations.
• Leading programming initiatives to enhance and promote Museum exhibitions.
• Conceptualizing and managing the Museum's social media presence.
• Updating web content.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to multi-task.
• Exhibits self-motivation.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Familiarity with research methods and techniques.
• Strong business written and oral communication skills.
• Takes initiative to continuously improve administrative processes.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

SALARY

Pay Range: $66,185 to $107,806 annually.

Hiring Range: $66,185 to $97,780 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in public administration or governmental research or finance.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, p…