Assistant Director – Community Outreach, Great Barrington Libraries, Great Barrington MA
Posted May 6, 2014
The Town Manager will be accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director – Community Outreach at the Great Barrington Libraries.
The position is 40 hours per week. Rate of pay is $18 – $20 an hour, commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefit package. The work schedule will reflect the operation hours of the Library, with some evenings and weekend hours of work required. Employee will be a member of the AFSCME Union.
Definition
The Assistant Library Director – Community Outreach manages and administers a broad range of public library functions focused on community outreach, programming, fundraising and special projects. Reporting to the Library Director, the Assistant Director – Community Outreach performs administrative, supervisory and direct service work assisting the Library Director and all other related work as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Library Director, the Assistant Director shall:
- Create and coordinate displays and programs of a literary or social nature. Market programs through brochures and other media.
- Prepare and maintain displays and exhibits; arrange for special exhibits.
- Work with Friends of the Libraries, Board of Trustees and others in fundraising activities.
- Identify, write and administer grants and recommend fundraising opportunities.
- Develop and supervise library programs and procedures, including those involving personnel, budget expenditures, securing support from public and private sources for materials and grant funds, and public relations.
- Organize special events, including book readings, lectures and cultural events for adults at both libraries. Implements community and cultural programs.
- Coordinate and supervise volunteers.
- Assist staff with issues involving patrons.
- Perform circulation duties when necessary.
- Promote and publicize library activities through local media.
The essential functions or duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Master’s degree preferred; specialized training in library techniques to be completed after employment; three years of library experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with management and programming for non for profits and a community organization is preferred.
- Additional Requirement: Proven grant writing experience. Public relations and fundraising know-how. Experience with community organizations and/or non-profits recommended but not required.
- Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Ability to keep routine records and make routine reports involving presentation of facts and data, oral and written communication skills; strong computer skills; ability to make decisions into achieve objectives. Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee a special project or program from inception to implementation. Knowledge of computers, able to initiate and maintain websites and social media.
Physical Requirements
Minimal physical effort is required to perform most duties; some duties require moderate effort. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, use hands to operate equipment, climb, stoop, reach with hands and arms and lift books and furniture weighing up to 60 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to read and analyze documents and use a computer.
Candidates must submit applications to Jennifer Tabakin, Town Manager, 334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 by 4:00 PM. Friday, May 16, 2014.