ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the Library Director to manage the overall administrative operations of the library’s strategic partnership, development, and community outreach functions.
Establishes an effective framework for researching, evaluating, and executing effective strategic partnerships.
Develops strategies of using existing Library programming, services, and community initiatives as a platform for establishing new partnerships.
Maintains and evaluates programs related to building relationships and partnerships to build awareness of and cultivate an audience for library programs, collections, and services.
Coordinates and manages legally binding contracts and agreements that formalize the library’s strategic partnerships.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with the Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, Library Board of Trustees, and Library volunteers.
Identifies opportunities for new alliances to expand the Library’s market reach and improve public image and operation.
Develops avenues to engage in ongoing community conversation to keep abreast of community needs.
Develops an annual strategic partnership engagement plan with clearly defined goals and lists key community stakeholders.
Provides vision and leadership for management in developing initiatives and strategies for raising revenue.
Researches and recommends grant opportunities, and manages the implementation, spending and reporting of approved grants.
Leads collaboration within the Library to design policies that contribute to creation of an environment where partnerships can thrive.
Represents the library on community councils, boards, and task forces to identify needs in the community and potential identify opportunities for programming collaboration.
Coordinates staff training to develop library employee skills in relationship management and building professional networks.
Provides work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned staff.
Makes recommendations on personnel matters affecting subordinates, including interviewing and hiring applicants, assigning, scheduling, etc.
Attends meetings and community programs by driving to various locations throughout the City.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements concerning gifts, charitable solicitations, and fundraising.
Creates and compiles various reports by utilizing various Microsoft applications.
Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with vendors, management, and staff on a variety of issues and concerns.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
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Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to effectively communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, and telephone.
Requires the ability operate a motor vehicle.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment.
Frequent in-town travel is required to attend meetings throughout the City.
Work schedule may include weekend and evening hours.
May be exposed to various weather conditions, dust, and noise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree Business or Public Administration or a related field and six (6) years’ of progressively more responsible professional experience in business administration, public relations, marketing, organizational development, or community/civic/stakeholder engagement; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of continued employment.
Master’s degree is preferred.
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