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Programming Manager

Cedar Rapids Public Library

Downtown

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 2nd, 2016

Wages

$71,635.20 to $98,342.40 per Year   Calculate

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

Job Description:

You are the champion of lifelong learning.  From story time to STEAM program, adult coloring night to cooking club, you have a passion for the participatory library and can lead a team of professionals who create and deliver innovative experiences.

Who you are:

  • You have a passion for youth services, but understand that adults need some fun, too.
  • You are a positive motivator.
  • You love to play, learn, and explore.
  • You inspire fun in the people around you.
  • You get programming and have experience in designing, preparing, promoting, implementing delivering and evaluating programs.
  • You make friends and find opportunities to create partnerships.
  • You love how the right details make the big picture come together.
  • You’re a natural communicator, whether in a small group or in front of a crowd.
  • You are a creative problem solver.
  • You are a lot of things to a lot of people – coach, leader, mentor and entertainer.
  • You know that playing is learning, and the experiences patrons have in our libraries make lifelong learners.
  • You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience.
  • You are a team player who thinks quickly on your feet and can lead from within a team.
  • You are a connector, working with stakeholders to enhance library programs and services.
  • You are fearless, always willing to tackle challenges and handle surprises with grace.
  • You are excited about leading others in a changing environment.

Your work:

  • You embrace the library’s mission, vision, and values, and can apply them to your daily operations and team.
  • You develop goals, plans, programs, services and procedures for lifelong learning at the library
  • You are a strong manager, able to coach and lead a superb team.
  • You take charge with grace and confidence.
  • You understand how to budget for your department and advocate for resources.
  • You strategize and develop the best staffing plan to best serve our customers’ needs.
  • You take the initiative, working together with your team to find solutions.
  • You embrace innovations including tools and practices to produce an effective and efficient operation.
  • You understand the strength of collaboration and support your team in bringing great ideas to life.
  • You understand our community’s needs and how the library’s services can meet those needs.
  • You have the energy to juggle many tasks with a smile; you are out on the floor, giving a tour, scheduling programs, coordinating with staff, or planning outreach.
  • You build your team with job recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse and brilliant group of library employees and volunteers.
  • You are brilliant at coaching your super-talented library team honestly, directly and consistently to achieve new levels of success.
  • You demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff, customers, community partners and library leadership.
  • You do the right thing. Every decision you make and action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate our collective integrity.

We are guided by our mission to be passionate advocates of literacy and lifelong learning.

Additional Info & Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited or approved equivalent graduate school and
  • Considerable supervisory experience in a medium or large library environment; and
  • Experience organizing all aspects of a program and delivering program, events or outreach services in a library, educational institution, community non-profit or adult learning organization;.

The Community

About our Community:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a vibrant urban hometown in the heart of east central Iowa.  With a population of 128,000, we are the second largest city in Iowa, and home to some of the busiest libraries.  Cedar Rapids is an award-winning city with opportunities for arts, culture, recreation and community engagement.

http://www.cedar-rapids.org/discover_cedar_rapids/about_us/recognition_and_rankings.php

HR Info

To Apply by September 2, please submit an application, resume, and cover letter through the City of Cedar Rapids:

http://cms.revize.com/revize/cedarrapids/local_government/departments_g_-_v/human_resources/employment_opportunities_city_jobs.php

Posted Aug 5, 2016