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Museum/Library Manager

Carnegie Library/Museum

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$30.00/hr.

Job Type:

Full Time

Location:

Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA

Job Description

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SUMMARY:

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administration & Leadership: Establishes strategic plans, enforces policies, collaborates with advisory boards and non-profits, and manages/evaluates library and museum personnel.

• Procurement & Financial Management: Prepares annual operating budgets; oversees full-cycle procurement for materials, vendor services, technology, and museum conservation supplies in compliance with local/state purchasing guidelines; secures grants and external funding with guidance of the CS Director.

• Collections & Museum Curation: Manages library databases/materials and museum artifact preservation using museology best practices; monitors storage environmental conditions; designs and manages permanent and traveling exhibits.

• Programming & Operations: Oversees public services (reference, cataloging, youth programming), educational lectures, technology infrastructure, and building maintenance.

• Public Relations & Outreach: Coordinates promotional campaigns, tourism marketing, school outreach, and community engagement initiatives.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB 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 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) or Museum Studies; English/Spanish.

• Bilingual skills.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain an insurable New Mexico Class D Driver's License.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of library automation, museum cataloging, Northern NM regional history, municipal procurement codes, contract management and archival practices.

• Knowledge of municipal procurement rules, contract management, grant administration, and fiscal monitoring.

• Knowledge of Northern New Mexico regional history, culture, and research methodologies.

• Proficiency with library automation systems, museum cataloging software, standard office software (Office Suite), and digital communication tools.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Working knowledge of City Personnel Rules, Union Contracts, and administrative operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environment: Primary duties are performed in an indoor library and museum environment (approx. 90-100% of the time) with occasional travel for conferences, training, or city business. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

• Physical Factors: Requires standing (approx. 50%), walking (approx. 35%), sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, and squatting.

• Lifting: Frequent handling of collection materials; ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Dexterity: Requires fine/gross motor skills for handling delicate artifacts, computer keyboards, and media equipment.

NOTE: This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random, as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE - Interested applicants must submit a City of Las Vegas Employment Application.

The employment application is available at:

https://www.lasvegasnm.gov/general-7-1

Application Materials can be sent to: Human Resources Department

1700 N Grand Avenue

Las Vegas, NM 87701

OR send via email to: consuelo@lasvegasnm.gov

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1700 North Grand Avenue

Las Vegas, NM 87701

505-454-1401

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City of Las Vegas, NM

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