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Program and Outreach Manager

Salaried, 40 hour exempt position, $42,000 – $ 46,000

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree in a program of Library and Information Studies, Education, Educational Administration, ESL, TESOL, Non-Profit Administration or other related field preferred, but an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Supervisory experience and grant writing/administration experience required. Educational certification or teaching experience is a desired asset.  Experience in planning and delivery of educational and entertaining programs and in developing community collaborations and outreach are essential.  Successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as experience with current technology.  Office space for this position is in the administration area in the Hotchkiss Library Building, but the job requires District-wide travel and collaboration.  May require evening and weekend hours.

Summary:

Provides management and oversight of Library District programs and outreach.  Work involves planning and/or coordinating programs, classes, and outreach for all District libraries and at various sites in the communities.  Manager directly supervises literacy staff and coordinates or assists with program planning and delivery, in collaboration with the District Management Team and staff in District libraries.  Work includes the management of grants and preparing reports and statistics for grants and collaborative programs. The Program and Outreach Manager will work with the Communication and Development Manager to prepare grants related to programs and outreach for the Literacy Department and the libraries.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Literacy Department

  1. Hires, trains, and supervises Literacy teachers, staff, and volunteers under oversight and guidance of the District Director and according to District policies
  2. Collaborates with the Communication and Development Manager to promote literacy programs and classes.  Conducts literacy outreach in the communities, assesses needs, and represents Literacy programming at local events.
  3. Builds and maintains partnerships and collaborations in all areas of the County and with a wide range of organizations and service providers
  4. Administers grants,  writes grants or assists in preparation of grants, keeps statistics and prepares reports for grant funded programs, participates in grant evaluations
  5. Participates in grant related planning and training activities as well as planning for staff to attend training and activities
  6. Manages grant related funding and expenditures in collaboration with the District bookkeeper and in accordance with grant parameters and deadlines
  7. Develops curriculum plans, class schedules, program marketing, selects texts and learning materials, and assures District-wide service delivery
  8. Promotes a culture of excellence and success for  students and teachers

Library District Programs

  1. Collaborates with Management Team to plan programs and outreach at all locations.  Convenes and coordinates staff committees for specialized programming for various ages and interests including the Summer Reading Programs and community reading programs. Facilitates sharing of ideas and successful programs.
  2. Oversees early childhood programs including Baby and tot times, preschool story-times and other programs for young children.  Assures consistent quality for early childhood programs.
  3. With Regional Managers, coordinates Outreach activities at schools and other organizations. Works with management team and staff to plan outreach. Assists with outreach opportunities
  4. Builds and maintains partnerships and collaborations in all areas of the County and with a wide range of organizations and service providers.  Assists managers and staff with partnerships and collaborations, community outreach, and marketing of programs.
  5. Assists with budget preparation, strategic and ongoing  planning, and goal setting as a member of the District Management Team
  6. Demonstrates leadership in technology.    Works with Management Team to help plan curriculum for public training and classes.  Assists library staff with planning, marketing and delivery of public technology training programs and classes.
  7. Actively promotes the Library District and its programs.  Conducts assessments and assists with outreach in the communities.  Represents the District at local events and by membership in organizations and associations.
  8. Assists the Communication and Development Manager in identifying and preparing grants to enrich and expand District programs.

 

Applications are available on the Library District Website under About Us, or by clicking here.

Send application with a letter of interest and resume to:

Library District Director
Delta County Libraries
PO Box 858
Delta, CO 81416

 

Part-Time Library Substitute

Weekly Hours Will Vary

We are seeking a friendly, outgoing, customer service oriented individual. The hours will be as needed and on an on-call basis which could include evenings and weekends. The individual must be flexible with their schedule. Primary duties will include direct service to the general public.

The individual must be willing to work with all ages and in multiple locations. This position will serve the Delta, Hotchkiss and Cedaredge locations.

Spanish Language skills and above average computer skills are a plus.

Applications are available on the Library District Website under About Us, or by clicking here.

Submit Applications with a Letter of Intent to:

Lea Hart, West End Library Manager
Delta Public Library
211 W. 6th
Delta, CO 81416
For information call (970) 874-9630