Job Description
The Rio Rancho Public Library is expanding with 9 new hires! We are opening a Third new branch in early 2023 and are eager to add the best library staff in the state to our team.
The Rio Rancho Public Library is hiring for 2 new Library Coordinator positions! The Library Collections Coordinator will oversee the system’s central selection, and the Library Outreach Coordinator will oversee outreach, marketing, and community events.
Position Summary
The Library Coordinator leads specific library operations and coordinates the relevant work of library staff across locations. Examples include the Library Collections Coordinator to oversee and perform materials selection for the Rio Rancho Public Library system and the Library Outreach Coordinator to oversee outreach initiatives within the Rio Rancho Community. The Coordinator works closely with the Community Engagement, Branch Services, and Technical Services Teams to identify needs, assess performance metrics, and to coordinate library staff participation at all locations.
The Library Coordinator will regularly supervise staff and oversee library facilities in the absence of senior staff, serve on standing and ad hoc committees, and participates in library evening and/or weekend rotations.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• The Library Outreach Coordinator; organizes major library events; maintains a calendar of community events; understands City of Rio Rancho policy around community partnerships; and leads the library Marketing Team.
• The Library Collections Coordinator; oversees and performs materials selection; works closely with frontline staff to ensure that patron materials needs are met; ensures that the collections budget is appropriately spent; and assesses and monitors the health and performance of the collection.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow for a library service or function.
• Issues written and oral instructions to subordinates on work product, priorities, timelines, and task specifications.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Studies, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to improve department and employee productivity.
• Maintains harmony among subordinates and resolves conflicts and grievances.
• Works with subordinates to address errors, omissions, and complaints in order to maintain effective customer service.
• Assists subordinates in performing their duties and provides training and education as required.
• Supervises assigned library staff, carries out staff evaluations, and recommends hiring, termination or disciplinary actions.
• Participates in the creation and regular revisions of library planning documents, including Master Plan, Collection Development Plan, and Library Technology plan. Is responsible to ensuring implementation of these plans at department or branch level.
• Participates in the creation of the Department budget, setting annual divisional goals and objectives, and identifying expenditures needed to carry them out.
• Oversees planning and development of special events for the Department to include logistics, programming, and volunteer recruitment and scheduling.
• Assists the general public in accessing and using library resources both in-house and on-line.
• Oversees collection development and collection care tasks in assigned areas.
• Schedules staff to assure coverage as directed by the Library Director. Oversees staff who may be working nights and weekends. Presence may be required in the facility nights and weekends.
• Responsible for technology needs of the facility, including liaison with Information Technology staff, software vendors, etc.
• Responsible for facility maintenance and management, including facility security (will be primary point of contact for security alarms or other security concerns).
• May be scheduled/required to work nights and weekends.
• Lead on implementation and coordination of system-wide training of all staff and volunteers on topics including, but not limited to: circulation, selection, specialty services, programs, customer service, etc.
• Keeps abreast with professional developments and current events; reads journals, reviews books, bibliographies and other media. Participates in applicable educational opportunities.
Education, Training and Experience – minimum required to proficiently perform the job
Education / higher education: Bachelor's Degree
For required college degrees, applicable field(s) of study: Any.
Minimum number of years of directly related experience: Three (3) years related experience in event planning, library services, retail purchasing, bookstores, and/or the publishing industry.
Education and/or experience preferences: Budgeting, Community Needs Assessment, Event Planning, Public Relations, and/or Marketing.
The Community
Rio Rancho is the 3rd largest city in New Mexico, the fastest growing community in the state, and one of the fastest growing in the southwest. Rio Rancho has been recognized as one of “America’s 50 Best Cities to Live” citing exceptional public schools and well below national average crime rates (24/7 Wall Street). Rio Rancho sits at an elevation of approximately 5,290 feet and enjoys a picturesque view of the Sandia Mountains.
Website
https://rrnm.gov/4217/Library-Information-Services
Human Resources / Job Listings
http://ciriorancho.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php
HR Info
505-891-5011