ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • $83,200 - $83,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is a nonprofit organization and state agency established in 1864. AHS connects people through the power of Arizona’s history. AHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Arizona’s past through museum exhibitions, libraries and archives, historic sites, educational programs, and the Journal of Arizona History. AHS seeks to be the driving force strengthening Arizona’s communities by promoting history through leadership, partnership, and scholarship.

The Assistant Deputy Director reports 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public administration
• Knowledge of historical preservation pertaining to collections and archival information
• Strong educational background for programming to ensure public outreach aligns with modern learning standards
• Knowledge of public budgeting, grant acquisition, and strategic human resources management
• Knowledge of educational theory and public programming
• Skills in financial and funding, for grants, non-profit and education
• Skills in leadership and labor management - human resources, strategic planning, and volunteer management
• Skills in information rights and compliance, follow laws and policies
• Ability to manage finances and secure funding
• Ability to lead personnel and volunteers
• Ability to ensure oversight and compliance for public records and outreach
• Ability to align museum practices with state or national curriculum standards
• Ability to facilitate remote learning, digital learning, virtual tours
• Ability to obtain a state driver's license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager