Public Program Manager

Author:   Maria Stout  
Posted: 5/3/2007; 8:49:04 AM
Topic: Public Program Manager
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SALARY:
$3,029 - $3,655 per month. Maximum entry level is $ 3,326 per month. Holiday sick leave and vacation benefits are provided. Prepaid medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under direction of the Assistant Director, develops and implements Museum interpretative programs that further the mission that states, Kern County Museum provides interpretive experience through historical objects to tell significant stories about Kern County life.
• Will develop exhibits, events, interpretation of buildings, collections, and publications including evaluation of the above programs.
• Maintains historic photograph collection and provide access to the public for research or historic photograph reproduction.
• Conducts research on museum collections to expand public access, including research that will lead to publications.
• Train and supervise employees and volunteers involved in the interpretation of the museum’s historic buildings.
• Plans and  coordinates special activities/events to promote the museum, such as opening celebrations, special tours, and community and media presentations particularly as they involve the museum’s collection and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Communications, History or Museum Management, or closely related field.
• Three years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of customer service, staff supervision and scheduling, museum programming, interpretation, collections care, events and museum management.


APPLICATION AND SCREENING PROCEDURES:
Filing Deadline: June 29, 2007
Oral Interviews: July 9, 2007

All candidates must submit a classified application, supplemental, and college transcripts or other proof of education with the Human Resources Department at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA  93301, (661) 636-4391 on or before June 29, 2007, by 5:15 p.m. 

Each candidate’s application papers will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process with an interview scheduled the week of July 9, 2007. All interviews will be held at the Sacramento office.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license.  Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.  This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.

 


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