Museum​/Library Manager

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JOB TITLE: Museum/Library Manager PAY RANGE: $30.00/hr.

DEPARTMENT: Community Services DIVISION: Museum/Library

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.

• 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).

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

• Must possess and maintain an insurable New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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.

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