Cultural Heritage Specialist Assistant bei Town of Marana, AZ

About the Department

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix.  The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
  
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Duties

The Town of Marana is seeking a Cultural Heritage Specialist Assistant to work in the Town Clerk’s Office.  This is a Term-limited temporary position working no more than 30 hours per week and is expected to last up to 12 months.  The individual selected for this position will be eligible for benefits and will participate in the Arizona State Retirement System.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for history and an interest in contributing to the preservation of Marana’s unique heritage.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page. 

Expected Hiring Rate: $21.50/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Provides collections support with organizing, cataloging, and maintaining archival collections; digitizes items and ensures proper storage methods.
• Assists with research and documentation by gathering historical information and preparing draft reports, articles, and presentations.
• Prepares exhibits and programs including setup/takedown of materials and provide logistical support.
• Data entry, filing, scheduling, preparing correspondence, and other clerical duties in support of heritage activities.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, public history, museums, cultural studies, historical preservation, archival management, education, public management, or a related discipline. 

• Over six months of related experience. 
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check 

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of Town of Marana and regional history.
• Proven ability to research and write articles, essays, and reports for general and specialized audiences, and demonstrated ability to perform research using various methods.
• Familiarity with records management and archival theory, methods, and practice.
• Skilled in handling and digitizing rare, fragile, or archival materials.
• Proficient in creating, maintaining, or contributing to online museum or archival catalogs and digital collections.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. This recruitment will close on 10/28/2025.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500

 
QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Corinda Gamboa /520.382.1934/[email protected]

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

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