SUMMARY:

Directs the daily operations, administration, collections, and facility management of both the Carnegie Public Library and the City of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Rider Memorial Collection. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets and procurement, coordinating with advisory boards, and driving community outreach and cultural preservation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administration & Leadership: Establishes strategic plans, enforces policies, collaborates with advisory boards and non-profits, and manages/evaluates library and museum personnel.

  
  

• Procurement & Financial Management: Prepares annual operating budgets; oversees full-cycle procurement for materials, vendor services, technology, and museum conservation supplies in compliance with local/state purchasing guidelines; secures grants and external funding with guidance of the CS Director.

  
  

• Collections & Museum Curation: Manages library databases/materials and museum artifact preservation using museology best practices; monitors storage environmental conditions; designs and manages permanent and traveling exhibits.

  
  

• Programming & Operations: Oversees public services (reference, cataloging, youth programming), educational lectures, technology infrastructure, and building maintenance.

  
  

• Public Relations & Outreach: Coordinates promotional campaigns, tourism marketing, school outreach, and community engagement initiatives.

  
  

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of library/museum experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role. Experience in fiscal management, procurement, and public relations required.

  
  

• Certifications: New Mexico State Library Grade II Librarian's Certificate (or eligibility to obtain per NM Statutes Chapter 18, Section 18-2-15).

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) or Museum Studies; English/Spanish.

  
  

• Bilingual skills.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain an insurable New Mexico Class D Driver's License.

  
  

• High School diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of library automation, museum cataloging, Northern NM regional history, municipal procurement codes, contract management and archival practices.

  
  

• Knowledge of municipal procurement rules, contract management, grant administration, and fiscal monitoring.

  
  

• Knowledge of Northern New Mexico regional history, culture, and research methodologies.

  
  

• Proficiency with library automation systems, museum cataloging software, standard office software (Office Suite), and digital communication tools.

  
  

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

  
  

• Working knowledge of City Personnel Rules, Union Contracts, and administrative operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environment: Primary duties are performed in an indoor library and museum environment (approx. 90-100% of the time) with occasional travel for conferences, training, or city business. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

  
  

• Physical Factors: Requires standing (approx. 50%), walking (approx. 35%), sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, and squatting.

  
  

• Lifting: Frequent handling of collection materials; ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

  
  

• Dexterity: Requires fine/gross motor skills for handling delicate artifacts, computer keyboards, and media equipment.

NOTE: This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random, as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.