Job Description
The Eugene Public Library is looking for an energetic, creative, and adventurous person to lead our Outreach Services and Maker Department!
The successful candidate will be a fierce equity, diversity, and inclusion champion who is forward-thinking, creative, adaptable, and who is committed to developing innovative services that foster library and community collaboration and connection. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines are essential in our busy and fast-paced system. We are big enough to be well-funded, but small enough to be an incubator for exploration and innovation. We are committed to providing the best possible traditional and cutting-edge library services and we want someone who shares that commitment.
In this position, you will be responsible to oversee the development, implementation, and daily operations of Outreach Services and Maker Department. We are looking for a leader who exemplifies -
Collaboration: Ability to build healthy relationships with all stakeholders, City of Eugene colleagues, and community partners in support of the community’s growth and development. Exceptional at engaging marginalized communities, effective at working across cultures, proficient at facilitation and planning.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in public forums and one-on-one, with a variety of audiences. Ability to use centralized software platforms for timekeeping, budgeting, and scheduling.
Customer Service: Model and encourage delivery of service in a way that reflects the City of Eugene's values of equity, professionalism, integrity and trust.
Solution-Based Thinking: Ability to anticipate issues, assess problems and take appropriate action in ways that strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 29, 2022, 5:00 pm PDT
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY, to apply please visit City of Eugene Job Opportunities page
The City of Eugene will follow all required COVID vaccinations, exceptions, and guidelines based on the essential functions of the position.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
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The Community
As the second-largest city in Oregon, Eugene has an excellent mix of recreation, education, scenic beauty and passion for arts and culture. Located in the heart of wine country and within an hour drive from the Pacific Ocean and Cascade Mountains, Eugene is the county seat for Lane County. The city boasts a plethora of city parks, 100’s of miles of bicycle trails, and numerous lakes, rivers and streams nearby. Eugene is well-known as the home of the University of Oregon. With 20,000 students and over 6,000 employees, the University plays a major role in the community. The employment base is becoming increasingly dominated by the creative class and knowledge-based industries in addition to services, trade, and government. Eugene is a gigabit city and Eugene’s arts, culture, and entertainment are significant drivers in the local economy. Nonprofit arts and culture are a $62 million industry in the City of Eugene – one that supports more than 2,400 full-time equivalent jobs. Eugene is a friendly, progressive community with residents who are active and adamant about maintaining a high quality of life. The University brings a cosmopolitan feel to the community, and the collegiate teams have contributed excitement and pride on a national basis. Many residents are health and fitness-oriented, and Eugene will host the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in 2022. Living in the City of Eugene offers all of this, along with the advantages of higher education, a strong public school system and a short commute to work.