Cultural Heritage Specialist

Posting number: 202600102

Department: Town Clerk

Job classification: CULTURAL HERITAGE SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Historic Preservation

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

The Town of Marana is seeking a Cultural Heritage Specialist to work in the Town Clerk’s Office. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for history and interested 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 Range:$20.08 - $24.59/ per hour

• Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $20.08 - $29.11/ per hour

Qualifications

• Organize, preserve, and digitize archival materials; maintain the Town’s online archival catalog; manage heritage projects and coordinate with partners, support budgeting, purchasing, grant research, and documentation.
• Conduct historical research; document the Town’s history and cultural resources; create interpretive and educational materials; present historical information in engaging, public-friendly manners.
• Develop and oversee educational programs; manage the Local Legends program; create and coordinate exhibits and other learning materials; handle logistics, installation, promotion, and related communications.

Supplemental information

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Over one year of related experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Ability to pass 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in history, public history, museums, cultural studies, historical preservation, archival management, education, public management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Town of Marana and regional history.
• Experience in researching and writing articles, essays, and reports for general and specialized audiences; and demonstrated ability to perform research using various methods.
• Experience with historic site management and administration, including exhibit or program development.
• Experience with records management and archival theory, methods, and practice.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
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.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 10/08/26.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 10/07/26.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

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/cgamboa@maranaaz.gov

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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.