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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking a friendly, outgoing librarian to manage the El Pomar Nonprofit Resource Center. Manages the collection and budget, conducts extensive outreach, and coordinates as well as teaches fundraising and grant seeking workshops to the public. Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with national and area agencies. A rewarding position for a person who is ready for the opportunity and challenge to provide a wonderful and needed service to our diverse community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works on the public services desks providing reference services to walk-ins, over the phone, via email and instant messaging.
• Assists and instructs patrons through material and on-line searches, computer software applications, reference/in-depth research, community referrals, and outside sources/collections.
• Manages El Pomar Nonprofit Resource Center, its collection and budget.
• Conducts extensive outreach and coordinates as well as teaches fundraising and grant seeking workshops to the public
• Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with national and area agencies-Foundation Center, El Pomar Foundation, Association of Fundraising Professionals-Southern Colorado Chapter.
• Creates and sends monthly online EPNRC Newsletter to 1,096 subscribers.
• Provides reader’s advisory services.
• Maintains confidentiality in all patron and staff interactions.
• Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks and displays.
• Serves as the “person in charge” in the absence of the Adult Services Manager.
• Serves as a liaison with community groups and provides outreach to communicate services and programs.
• Organize and conduct projects related to departmental goals and needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

Requires a written essay. In order to be considered as a qualified applicant for this position, you must write and submit one typed and double-spaced essay (250-350 words), in response to the following topic:

What should the role of a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection be in a community and how will you facilitate this role?

Applications that are submitted without the above requested essay will not be considered for this position. Include the essay with your other PPLD job application materials.

• Two plus years of professional experience working in a library required
• Advanced knowledge of library practices, procedures and materials
• Ability to research and gather information on trends and resources in the library field
• Proficiency on computer applications and databases, including Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to listen to others, and effectively interact with others
• Works collaboratively, is open to the ideas of others and builds trust throughout the organization
• Practices teamwork, demonstrates a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic, and has an excellent customer service attitude.
• Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse community.

HR Info

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab

2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm

3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human

     Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 1254.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

All selected candidates…

• are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
• are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
• may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities
• may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met
• must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy
• understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law