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Library Program and Outreach Services Manager

City of Lafayette

Colorado, United States

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 5th, 2019

Wages

$59,925.00 to $71,781.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Lafayette, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Lafayette's panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains inspires our view into the future. We value our heritage, our unique neighborhoods, a vibrant economy, and active lifestyles. We envision a future that mixes small town livability with balanced growth and superior City services.

Lafayette Public Library has a committed staff dedicated to facilitating equal access to services, community building, innovation, intellectual freedom, literacy and lifelong learning. Each member of our library team is integral to the success of our organization. We value vision, hard work, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. If you are passionate about people and public service and are a qualified library professional, we encourage you to apply!

This is managerial position that coordinates, supervises and evaluates all aspects of library programming and outreach services.
Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Program and Outreach Services Manager oversees the planning and implementation of library programs for all ages and extends services into the greater community to increase the library's capacity to reach under-served populations.  Work includes performing public service duties as required to support the overall mission of the library. 
 Essential Functions:
  • Lead a team of librarians and support staff to organize, plan, and implement library –based  programs and classes for customers of all ages
  • Develop and implement plans for extending library services into the community
  • Supervise and evaluate program and outreach staff
  • Hire, oversee training of, and evaluate program and outreach librarians (in conjunction with the Public Services Coordinator)
  • Oversee the supervision of volunteers (in conjunction with the library Volunteer Coordinator)
  • Manage program budgets and grant funds
  • Establish and maintain collaborations beneficial to both the library and the community
  • Serve as liaison to schools and community groups that serve children, teens, adults, and families
  • Serve on the library leadership team and assist with library innovation, planning, management and governance.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, staff, library board, and administration.
  • Plan and arrange workload and establish priorities to complete assigned work within para

The Community

Lafayette's panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains inspires our view into the future. We value our heritage, our unique neighborhoods, a vibrant economy, and active lifestyles. We envision a future that mixes small town livability with balanced growth and superior City services.

HR Info

Complete City of Lafayette application prior to application deadline

Posted Jul 15, 2019