HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2l - Revised Classification Specification for the Museum Education CoordinatorDATE
TO:
FROM:
STAFF REPORT
Administrative Services Department
June 18, 2013
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Hue C. Quach, Administrative Services Director
Prepared by: Jeannette Flores, Senior Human Resources Analyst
SUBJECT: APPROVE A REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
MUSEUM EDUCATION COORDINATOR POSITION
Recommended Action: Approve
SUMMARY
It is recommended the City Council approve the proposed revisions to the existing
classification specification for the position of Museum Education Coordinator.
BACKGROUND
Periodically, classification specifications are revised to ensure employees for the City
are meeting and performing duties accurately reflected in their job specification.
Relatively minor adjustments to the classification specification, including title, for
Museum Education Coordinator are recommended in this report.
DISCUSSION
The Historical Museum Education Coordinator position plans and implements interpretive
programs for the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. The position addresses historic and
cultural topics for various audiences on educational services for school children and
teachers and reports to the Historical Museum Curator.
The current Historical Museum Education Coordinator is resigning from the City and the
Library and Museum Services Department is recommending minor changes to the class
specification to reflect a refinement of the position. The classification was created in
2002 and over the years responsibilities have been refined. Therefore, these
recommended changes will more accurately reflect those modifications.
Revised Museum Education Coordinator Position
June 18, 2013
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Additionally, to agree with and better reflect these changes, the Library and Museum
Services Department is recommending changing the job classification title to "Museum
Education Coordinator" to better match the revised name of the facility.
The proposed changes have been agreed to by the Arcadia City Employees Association
(ACEA) and were approved by the Human Resources Commission on May 9, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed changes to the existing classification specification have no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a revised classification specification for
the Museum Education Coordinator Position.
Approved
Dominic Lazzar t
City Manager
Attachment: Museum Education Coordinator Classification Specification
CITY OF ARCADIA
HISTORIC MUSEUM EDUCATION COORDINATOR
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Under supervision of the ITisterie Museum Curator, to plan and implement interpretive programs
for the Arcadia ITisterie Museum, addressing historic and cultural topics for various audiences
with an emphasis on educational services for school children and teachers; and oversee to work
with Arcadia HiStffieffij Society D docent ehairpMon on recruiting, on training and scheduling
docents.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise supervision over docents and volunteers.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Work with Curator on direction and priorities for educational programs.
Create public relations information and flyers.
Responsible for educational programming content and promotional materials.
Actively build relationships with teachers and promote the Museum in the community.
Greet Museum visitors and lead tours of the Museum's exhibits for the general public on a daily
basis. Service oriented.
Assist in supervision of volunteers for special events.
Coordinate with area schools to establish and maintain integrated curriculums.
Plan, organize, supervise and participate in museum programs and educational events for adults and
children.
Serve as school liaison for scheduling and giving tours.
Develop resource materials that support exhibitions and compliment school curricula.
Coordinate outreach programs for schools and retirement homes.
Assist with selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating docents.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
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May participate on various employee committees.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Museum education principles and methods.
Techniques used in public relations.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Principles and practices used in dealing with the public.
Alphabetical, numerical, and subject matter filing systems.
Basic mathematical principles.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Microsoft Office, social media and internet.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment, scanner, printer and
cameras.
Type at a speed of 50 words per minute and enter data at a speed necessary for successful
job performance.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
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Multi -task in an organized manner.
Conduct independent research on historical topics resulting in creation of educational
programming.
Create hands -on programming for all ages.
Organize educational speakers and performers for special events.
Work independently, take initiative and work creatively.
Perform responsible and difficult technical and clerical personnel work involving the use of
independent judgment with accuracy and speed.
Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding personnel policies and
procedures.
Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Independently compose correspondence and memoranda.
Collect, compile, and analyze data and information.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing
situations and needs.
Communicate clearing—ly and sensitively coney, both orally and in writing, with a
vane diverse audience.
Exercise, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with a variety
of staff, VOkffiteeFS, schools and the public.
Coordinate, oversee and train high school volunteers.
Work collaboratively in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Experience:
Two years of experience organizing and coordinating museum, theatFe, OF
educational and interpretive programs.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. College level r' �
history, edueation oF a related field is desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Education or Liberal Arts with education emphasis is desirable.
Early Childhood Education units and Teaching Certificate is desirable.
Knowledge in the field of the history of California and the West is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Ability to work in a standard office and museum environment.
Ability to travel to different local sites and locations.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, twist, lift, and carry 30 lbs. ,
push and pull 100 -120 lbs.
Effective Date: July, 2002
Revised:
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