Museum Program Associate

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Museum Program Associate (Full-Time, Temporary). We are hiring for 2 positions - Program Coordinator and Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator.  These positions serve at the discretion of the department director.  The positions are scheduled to work weekdays and every other weekend, averaging 38 hours per week.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment

• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

• 3 medical plans to choose from

•  Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year

• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match

•  Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The Chandler Museum is a cultural destination unlike any other with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, and Vision Gallery.

Who we are looking for

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration.  Both positions will manage the Chandler Museum site on the weekends.  The Program Coordinator will direct programs for children, families, schools, and adults.  The Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator will manage the museum's communication efforts an volunteer program.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, History, Museum Studies, Communication, or related field; 

• 2 years of experience in museums, including one (1) year of supervisory experience; and

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check.  An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.  All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.   The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.