City of Avondale, AZ
Arts, Culture & Library Manager Job at City of Avondale, AZ in Avondale
City of Avondale, AZ, Avondale, AZ, United States, 85323
Salary: $92,806.30 - $139,209.44 Annually
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00012
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 01/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Description
The City of Avondale has an opportunity for an Arts, Culture & Library Manager in the Parks & Recreation Department. This is an FLSA exempt, full-time position with benefits.
This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting Monday February 10, 2025.
Lead the Future of Arts, Culture & Library Services! Are you a visionary leader passionate about arts, culture, and community engagement? Join our dynamic team at the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department and take charge of the Arts, Culture & Library division. In this pivotal role, you'll lead and inspire a talented team while shaping the future of our city's cultural and library services.
As the division leader, you'll oversee all aspects, from managing staff and budgeting to developing creative arts programs and building strong community partnerships. You'll also ensure the smooth operation of our library branches, focusing on everything from facility upkeep and collection development to delivering exceptional customer service.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact, driving forward a comprehensive arts and culture strategy that enhances the vibrancy and accessibility of our community. If you're ready to lead with vision and creativity, apply today!
Essential Functions
Manage Library Services & Programming: Oversee program design, cataloging, collection maintenance, and technology availability, ensuring materials are current and accessible. Seek grant funding for new programs and services.
Special Events & Community Engagement: Plan, manage, and execute special events and programs to strengthen Arts, Culture & Library services, enhance community awareness, and lead marketing efforts.
Public Art Management: Oversee the planning, acquisition, and maintenance of public art; manage artist selection, contracts, and coordination with city departments and external agencies.
Staff Management & Support: Provide day-to-day direction to staff, prioritize tasks, ensure policy compliance, and focus on employee development, evaluations, and schedule management.
Program Innovation & Community Hub Development: Develop new initiatives (marketing, social media, educational programs) to transform the division into a community hub for engagement, technology, and education.
Industry Research & Innovation: Stay informed on trends and best practices in the arts, culture, and library sectors to drive service improvements and meet community needs.
Financial & Contract Management: Oversee contracts, budgets, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal requirements.
Grant & Partnership Development: Seek grant funding and foster partnerships with non-profits, schools, and businesses to support new programs and services.
City Representation & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the City in boards, committees, and meetings; prepare reports for City Council and collaborate with staff, the public, and partners.
Community Outreach & Collaboration: Conduct outreach efforts, organize workshops, and establish partnerships with local organizations and service providers to enhance community involvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cultural or Arts Administration, Public Administration, Library Information Science, Parks & Recreation Administration, or closely related field or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and technical training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may qualify. Master's degree preferred.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible organization and management experience in the fields of Recreation, Cultural Services, and/or Public Arts, or Library Management.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience directly related to the area assigned.
Preferred:
Supplemental Information
The role requires understanding and interpreting complex laws, procedures, and guidelines, making mathematical calculations, and drawing logical conclusions. The incumbent must comprehend and apply written and verbal instructions, produce clear written documents, and effectively communicate.
Supervisory responsibilities include managing multiple direct reports, making decisions on hiring, employee development, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. This may also involve leading by example and handling personnel issues such as training, motivation, corrective actions, and discipline.
The position involves preparing documents, conducting research, and tracking budgets, revenues, and expenditures. The incumbent may also recommend budget allocations for the division.
Work is governed by broad policies and requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and flexibility, including working beyond regular hours, weekends, and holidays. The position involves interactions with various departments, external agencies, vendors, and stakeholders, requiring effective communication and decision-making. Regular attendance and a safe working approach are essential.
Click on this to review the Arts, Culture & Library Manager job description.
The City of Avondale offers a competitive total compensation package.
For detailed information on the City of Avondale's benefits visit
01
Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
02
How many years of progressively responsible organization and management experience in the fields of Special Events, Cultural Services, and/or Public Arts, or Library Management do you have?
03
How many years of supervisory experience do you have in Special Events, Cultural Services and/or Public Arts, or Library Management?
04
What is your experience working as a public arts manager/administrator in a municipal or government setting?
05
How familiar are you with art and cultural events, vendors/artists, and programs in the greater Phoenix area, particularly in the West Valley?
06
How would you rate your ability to communicate and translate Spanish?
Required Question
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00012
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 01/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Description
The City of Avondale has an opportunity for an Arts, Culture & Library Manager in the Parks & Recreation Department. This is an FLSA exempt, full-time position with benefits.
This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting Monday February 10, 2025.
Lead the Future of Arts, Culture & Library Services! Are you a visionary leader passionate about arts, culture, and community engagement? Join our dynamic team at the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department and take charge of the Arts, Culture & Library division. In this pivotal role, you'll lead and inspire a talented team while shaping the future of our city's cultural and library services.
As the division leader, you'll oversee all aspects, from managing staff and budgeting to developing creative arts programs and building strong community partnerships. You'll also ensure the smooth operation of our library branches, focusing on everything from facility upkeep and collection development to delivering exceptional customer service.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact, driving forward a comprehensive arts and culture strategy that enhances the vibrancy and accessibility of our community. If you're ready to lead with vision and creativity, apply today!
Essential Functions
Manage Library Services & Programming: Oversee program design, cataloging, collection maintenance, and technology availability, ensuring materials are current and accessible. Seek grant funding for new programs and services.
Special Events & Community Engagement: Plan, manage, and execute special events and programs to strengthen Arts, Culture & Library services, enhance community awareness, and lead marketing efforts.
Public Art Management: Oversee the planning, acquisition, and maintenance of public art; manage artist selection, contracts, and coordination with city departments and external agencies.
Staff Management & Support: Provide day-to-day direction to staff, prioritize tasks, ensure policy compliance, and focus on employee development, evaluations, and schedule management.
Program Innovation & Community Hub Development: Develop new initiatives (marketing, social media, educational programs) to transform the division into a community hub for engagement, technology, and education.
Industry Research & Innovation: Stay informed on trends and best practices in the arts, culture, and library sectors to drive service improvements and meet community needs.
Financial & Contract Management: Oversee contracts, budgets, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal requirements.
Grant & Partnership Development: Seek grant funding and foster partnerships with non-profits, schools, and businesses to support new programs and services.
City Representation & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the City in boards, committees, and meetings; prepare reports for City Council and collaborate with staff, the public, and partners.
Community Outreach & Collaboration: Conduct outreach efforts, organize workshops, and establish partnerships with local organizations and service providers to enhance community involvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cultural or Arts Administration, Public Administration, Library Information Science, Parks & Recreation Administration, or closely related field or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and technical training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may qualify. Master's degree preferred.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible organization and management experience in the fields of Recreation, Cultural Services, and/or Public Arts, or Library Management.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience directly related to the area assigned.
Preferred:
- Experience in a municipal or government setting
- Previous experience as a public arts manager/administrator in a municipal setting
- Knowledge of art and cultural events, vendors/artists, and programs in the greater Phoenix area; particularly the West Valley
- The ability to communicate and translate Spanish is preferred.
Supplemental Information
The role requires understanding and interpreting complex laws, procedures, and guidelines, making mathematical calculations, and drawing logical conclusions. The incumbent must comprehend and apply written and verbal instructions, produce clear written documents, and effectively communicate.
Supervisory responsibilities include managing multiple direct reports, making decisions on hiring, employee development, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. This may also involve leading by example and handling personnel issues such as training, motivation, corrective actions, and discipline.
The position involves preparing documents, conducting research, and tracking budgets, revenues, and expenditures. The incumbent may also recommend budget allocations for the division.
Work is governed by broad policies and requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and flexibility, including working beyond regular hours, weekends, and holidays. The position involves interactions with various departments, external agencies, vendors, and stakeholders, requiring effective communication and decision-making. Regular attendance and a safe working approach are essential.
Click on this to review the Arts, Culture & Library Manager job description.
The City of Avondale offers a competitive total compensation package.
For detailed information on the City of Avondale's benefits visit
01
Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
- Not completed High School
- High school or GED
- Associates or Vocational Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or higher
02
How many years of progressively responsible organization and management experience in the fields of Special Events, Cultural Services, and/or Public Arts, or Library Management do you have?
- No experience
- 0-11 months of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 or more years of experience
03
How many years of supervisory experience do you have in Special Events, Cultural Services and/or Public Arts, or Library Management?
- No Experience
- 0-11 months of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
04
What is your experience working as a public arts manager/administrator in a municipal or government setting?
- I have experience working as a public arts manager/administrator in a municipal or government setting.
- I have experience working in a municipal or government setting, but not specifically as a public arts manager/administrator.
- I do not have experience in a municipal or government setting as a public arts manager/administrator.
05
How familiar are you with art and cultural events, vendors/artists, and programs in the greater Phoenix area, particularly in the West Valley?
- Very familiar - I know a lot about local events and artists in the West Valley.
- Somewhat familiar - I know a few events and artists in the area.
- Not very familiar - I don't know much about the art scene in the West Valley.
- Not familiar at all - I have little to no knowledge of local events or artists.
06
How would you rate your ability to communicate and translate Spanish?
- Fluent - I can speak and translate Spanish easily.
- Conversational - I can speak and translate basic Spanish.
- Limited - I can understand some Spanish but struggle to speak or translate.
- Not at all - I am not able to speak or translate Spanish.
Required Question