city seal

City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

city seal

Museum Site Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 15992 Salary Grade: EB8
Approved: October 21, 1998 Last Revised: November 19, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, performs tasks in the development and implementation of multiple historical, cultural or natural museums, galleries or sites.
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. Plans, develops, coordinates, evaluates, oversees and improves education, public programs and special events.
2. Manages the day-to-day care of assigned collections, exhibits, records, material assets, and other City owned or loaned property.
3. Coordinates the design and creation of marketing information.
4. Develops exhibit designs, installation, and programming. Allocates space and resources for various programs and activities as required. Oversees the care, conservation, and enhancement of city art and other collections.
5. Recommends purchases or deaccessions of collections, equipment and supplies, etc.
6. Provides information to the public through lectures, press releases, and public service announcements. Provides tours to the public.
7. Formulates and implements policies for collections, building use, and support group agreements.
8. Assess collection values and register artifacts.
9. Solicits, applies for, obtains, and monitor grants, foundation funds, and donations.
10.Conducts and analyze needs assessments and surveys. Research information as requested or needed to ensure accuracy of educational programming. Establishes short and long range plans.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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 business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing and promoting cultural and historical exhibits.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to apply for and monitor grants and donations.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art History, Art, Museum
Science, or other related field, plus three (3) years of experience in Museum
Administration or in planning/designing exhibits.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.