Manager, Creative Computer Commons (C3)

Pikes Peak Library District

New 21st Century Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$25.75 to $30.26 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Seeking an innovative, tech savvy leader to manage the Creative Computer Commons (C3) that incorporates media lab technology, maker space, and community interactive opportunities for local entrepreneurs, home business startups, students, innovators and creative individuals of all ages. You will provide the organizational capacity and expertise that will allow C3 to flourish. This exempt, full-time position will direct a highly collaborative team committed to achieving the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guides Library staff and patrons to expand their understanding of new technologies, get the most out of their gadgets and devices, and provide both opportunity and equipment to create, invent, investigate and share ideas.
  • Oversees, implements, maintains and enhances a wide range of technologies and systems.
  • Provides leadership, guidance, direction and assistance to staff: including supervision, evaluation, hiring and goal setting for staff development and learning.
  • Develops operating procedures and staff schedules, analyzes workload statistics and recommends staffing.
  • Develops long-and short-range plans of service and implements strategies to meet the District’s objectives.
  • Plans and coordinates C3 program objectives, including budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with patrons and staff.
  • Actively promotes the library’s services through programming and community outreach.
  • Represents the library as a member of professional organizations and associations; may serve on teams or advisory boards as assigned.
  • Maintains patron and staff confidentiality.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

  • Three plus years of professional library experience with supervisory responsibility
  • Advanced knowledge of library services, best practices and procedures
  • Aptitude for technology, willingness to learn and ability to exercise confidence and excitement in the vast technological and online resources the Library District has available
  • Ability to cultivate a team environment that encourages personnel to work across departments
  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrates a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic, and models an excellent customer service attitude
  • Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse community

The Community

PPLD is the second largest library district in Colorado. Established in 1903, PPLD serves the 620,000 residents in El Paso County.

HR Info

If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 1254

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

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Posted Jan 22, 2014