Culture & Arts Education Specialist - ACME

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The purpose of the positions is to provide program management, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of programs: Youth Education (which includes after-school, early childhood, camps, and family programs), Classes/Workshops, and the Latino/a/e Artist Access Program. The positions will coordinate youth and/or adult, as well as all-ages family friendly activities for the Center’s special events and workshops specializing in Mexican American, Latino/a/e, and Native American cultural arts.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, lead, develop and performs tasks in the development of cultural arts programs.

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.

• Conducts need assessments and recommends operating procedures for programs, services and activities.
  
• Implements, monitors, evaluate, and improves programs and activities, workshops, and special events.
  
• Designs and produces promotional materials. Performs routine administrative operations.
  
• Develops, registers, schedules and conducts guided tours, workshops, demonstrations and other events
  
• Maintains and cares for day-to-day management of facilities, collections, exhibits, records, material assets
  
• Assists in monitoring, updating and improving the facilities, collections, and equipment. Assists colleagues in the management and care of their assigned programs.
  
• Recommends purchases or deaccessions to existing collections.
  
• Receives fees, issue receipts, and accounts for all money
  
• Coordinates with other organizations to implement programs and activities and solicit donations.
  
• Provides participants and the general public with information
  
• Develops, compiles and monitors program budgets and data for reports,.
  
• Orders, issues, receives, and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provide general supervision of temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers

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 principles and methods of and promoting products.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
  
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in using computers and software.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in related field plus one (1) year of experience in programming cultural arts programs.

Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating cultural arts education programs and curriculum that demonstrate knowledge of and relevancy to Latin American, Mexican American, and diverse communities.
  
• Experience recruiting, hiring, training and overseeing temporary or part-time staff, contract workers, instructors and/or volunteers.
  
• Experience adapting arts-based curriculum and teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles, needs, and developmental abilities.
  
• Experience working at a public facility, educational non-profit or institution, and/or cultural center.
  
• Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of the cultural arts of Mexican Americans and Latino/a/e cultures. The Center is a resource for the community and visitors to learn and participate in classes and programs that will foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of not only Mexican American, but also Native American, Chicano, and other Latino/a/e cultures. The programs and educational curriculum include areas of visual art, theatre, dance, literature, music, language arts, and multi-media.

The positions will work under the direction and administrative guidance of the Culture & Arts Education Manager, who reports to the Culture and Educational Programs Division Manager. The purpose of the positions is to provide program management, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of programs: Youth Education (which includes after-school, early childhood, camps, and family programs), Classes/Workshops, and the Latino/a/e Artist Access Program. The positions will coordinate youth and/or adult, as well as all-ages family friendly activities for the Center’s special events and workshops specializing in Mexican American, Latino/a/e, and Native American cultural arts.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.

May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.

Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

A résumé is optional, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.

A cover letter may be provided. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

Background Investigation:

A Financial Responsibility and Vulnerable Population Criminal Background Investigation will be required.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
  
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD- 214 prior to confirming a start date.
  

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Compensation:

$23.44 - $26.83/hour

Assessment:

An assessment may be issued as a part of this recruitment.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-23

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