JOB SUMMARY

Develops and coordinates the library programming and outreach efforts. Provides system-wide leadership for staff engaged in delivering programming and outreach services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Information Science, or other ALA-accredited Master’s degree, plus four (4) years of professional library experience, of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory, management, or administrative experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and recommends programs and services to meet the needs of targeted communities.
• Oversees the work of outreach librarians, works closely with the management team and library staff on coordinated programming and marketing programs, and services.
• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisal, and discipline.
• Prepares and administers annual budget request for library materials and programming, and monitors expenditures.
• Promotes, publicizes, and implements programs, services, and events that encourage students to become active and engaged library users.
• Creates resources in real and virtual environments to provide multiple opportunities for teaching critical information literacy skills and library resources.
• Provides excellent innovative library programs and outreach services.
• Assists in developing, providing, and evaluating information, technology, research, and instruction assistance to students.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public library systems and programs
• Project management functions and activities
• Public relations techniques
• Diversity practices and measures
• Programming and outreach methods
• Grant writing practices and procedures
• Basic budgeting principles

Skills and Abilities to:

• Effectively collaborate and work with people and groups from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Work independently and also in a team environment
• Facilitate relationship building
• Manage time to maximize productivity
• Use metrics and statistics to assess the effectiveness of services
• Effectively plan, manage, and implement  new projects and programs
• Meeting facilitations, conflict resolution, and consensus building
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Supervise and motivate staff
• Problem solve and make sound decisions
• Design creative solutions to program requirements
• Analyze and evaluate program data

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, walk, and sit to use a computer workstation for extended periods of time.

Extensive travel in the service area and early morning and evening, and weekend meetings, activities, and assignments are required.

A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it’s like to work here:

At Salt Lake County, our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Our community is more than a place; it's our heart and service that brings us together.

We encourage work-life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with us includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment, giving you the flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% employee contribution
• Medical coverage, including a 100% County-paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year, or a Flexible Spending Account
• 100% County-paid Long-Term Disability and employee-paid Short-Term Disability options
• Professional Development and professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities

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