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Library Branch Volunteer Coordinator

Douglas County Libraries

Philip S. Miller Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Apr 24th, 2008

Wages

$12.35 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Castle Rock, CO

Hours

30.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

Our Philip S. Miller Library has an exciting opening for a F/T (30 hrs/wk) Branch Volunteer Coordinator to direct and oversee the activities of our library volunteers. This position will direct and oversee the activities of the library volunteers, and will serve as their primary point of contact. Involves planning and coordinating the effective use of volunteer talent and services for the branch. Assesses volunteer staffing requirements and makes recommendations for volunteer staffing needs, new volunteer programs or improvements in existing programs. Serves as a liaison with local volunteer organizations and agencies.

Additional Info & Requirements

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and representatives of outside agencies. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and must be able to work a flexible schedule (evening and weekend hours are sometimes required). General knowledge of volunteer administration is preferred.

The Community

Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

HR Info

Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via our web site, mail, fax or e-mail (PDF or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.

Posted Apr 4, 2008