Address: Within the State of Arizona

Salary: $83,200.00 Annually 

Grade: 28

Closing Date: August 18, 2026

The Deputy Assistant Director ports directly to the Executive Director, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership for the Library and Archives, Education, and Pioneer Museum divisions. This role aligns curatorial, educational, and archival services with the organization’s mission, driving public engagement, preserving local heritage, and expanding community access to historical and educational resources.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate division managers, archivists, curators, and educators, and foster a collaborative work
environment that encourages professional growth and cross-departmental projects.
• Pioneer Museum Operations and Exhibition Planning: Guide curatorial staff in the design, installation, and maintenance of
permanent and rotating exhibits at the Pioneer Museum; and Facility Oversight: Ensure the museum facilities and historical
structures meet safety, environmental, and accessibility standards for artifact preservation and public safety.
• Public Access & Preservation: Ensure the archives and library are maintained to professional curatorial standards, managing
access for researchers, genealogists, and the general public working with established policies for the acquisition, cataloging,
preservation, and de-accessioning of physical and digital archival materials and library assets.
• Curriculum Development: Oversee the creation of engaging, accessible educational programming, school tours, workshops,
and lectures tied to the region's history; and Community Outreach: Partner with local schools, universities, community centers, and
cultural organizations to maximize program participation and relevance.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute long-term strategic plans for the Library, Archives, Pioneer
Museum, and Education programs.
• Digital Initiatives: Lead the transition and optimization of digital collections, databases, and online access to ensure historical
records are accessible to a wider audience.

Knowledge of:

• Public administration;
• Historical preservation pertaining to collections and archival information;
• Strong educational background for programming to ensure public outreach aligns with modern learning standards;
• Public budgeting, grant acquisition, and strategic human resources management;
• Educational theory and public programming.

Skills in:

• Financial and funding, for grants, non-profit and education;
• Leadership and labor management - human resources, strategic planning, and volunteer management;
• Information Rights and compliance, follow laws and policies.

Ability to:

• Manage finances and secure funding;
• Lead personnel and volunteers;
• Ensure oversight and compliance for public records and outreach;
• Align museum practices with state or national curriculum standards;
• Facilitate remote learning, digital learning, virtual tours.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university program, and minimum of 5 years of experience in a related occupation.

• Ability to obtain a state driver's license

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life
insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rose Ibe at rose.ibe@azdoa.gov.