Museum technician Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

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Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the City is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of Mexico.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Deadline (Open Until Filled)

Open until filled.

Previous Applicant

Previous applicants are still being considered and need not re-apply.

Department Name

Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs

Job Specifications

For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to .

Are you passionate about African American history, heritage, and cultural expression? The City of Tallahassee is seeking a highly qualified candidate with an academic background and professional expertise in one or more of the following fields :

• Museum Studies
• Cultural Heritage Management
• African American Studies
• History (American or African American)
• Cultural Anthropology
• Archaeology (focus on African American material culture)
• Historic Preservation
• Art History (African American or Diaspora art)
• Public History
• Library & Information Science (archives / collections)
• Journalism
• Communications
• Urban Studies
• Community Development
• Oral History
• Sociology (race, ethnicity, and culture)
• Ethnic Studies

You’re a great fit if you have :

Bonus skills we’d like to see :

If you’re passionate about preserving African American history and culture, and ready to make a meaningful impact through community engagement and collaboration, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping how stories are told, shared, and remembered in Tallahassee.

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in leisure services, physical education, recreation, history, art culture, or a related field and one year of experience that includes leisure services, teaching, physical education, recreation, or one year of experience that includes the specialty area in which the vacancy exits (such as pool management, gerontology, non-profit administration, history and / or art culture, or senior services); or a degree in public administration, social work or a related field and two years of experience that includes the specialty area in which the vacancy exists; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May be required to obtain or possess specialty certifications related to employment.

Salary Range

20.8354 to $56.5383 / hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $37.1946 / hour.

Driver's License Requirements

At the department director's discretion, a valid Class E State driver's license may be required at the time of appointment for any of the designated positions allocated to this class.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit or.

Note : OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City’s benefits programs