Head of Community Engagement

GENERAL INFORMATION Under the direction of the Library Director, the Head of Community Engagement (HCE) is responsible for creating events and services that connect the library with its community. The HCE is responsible for organizing, planning, developing, and operating library events for all ages, both onsite and off. The HCE is also responsible for overseeing the resources and services available to the Outreach Department and the system's bookmobile.

The HCE manages six direct reports and indirectly supervises a portion of the branch-level coordinators' work. Applicants must be flexible, understand modern library programming and events, and be willing to visualize improvements and forecast trend changes.

LOCATION:

Livingston, LA

SCHEDULE:

40 Hours Weekly GENERAL INFORMATION Under the direction of the Library Director, the Head of Community Engagement (HCE) is responsible for creating events and services that connect the library with its community. The HCE is responsible for organizing, planning, developing, and operating library events for all ages, both onsite and off. The HCE is also responsible for overseeing the resources and services available to the Outreach Department and the system's bookmobile.

The HCE manages six direct reports and indirectly supervises a portion of the branch-level coordinators' work. Applicants must be flexible, understand modern library programming and events, and be willing to visualize improvements and forecast trend changes.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct supervisor for the following positions:
  Adult Services Specialist, Youth Services Specialist, Programming Assistant, Adult Literacy Coordinator, ESL Assistant, and Outreach Manager/Coordinator. Assigns priorities, analyzes operations, and coordinates activities.
• With the help of the above-listed direct reports, the HCE plans and coordinates all aspects of library events, including creating and managing forms and procedures with the Library Administration.
• Works with the Outreach Manager/Coordinator to facilitate positive engagement with the community and works to foster partnerships and bring Outreach services, resources, and events to underserved or remote areas of the parish.
• Ensures the Outreach Department operates at an efficient level and has access to all of the resources and staffing it needs to function at peak capacity.
• Coordinates all aspects of community engagement, including oversight of the development and implementation of recurring and one-time events, coordinating scheduling with Branch Managers, and tracking attendance, statistics, and evaluation of library programs.
• Works events at library branches as needed, as staffing levels dictate, and participates in functions with the Outreach Department offsite, including festivals, school events, etc.
• Monitors and mentors Adult and Youth Coordinators by attending events and offering suggestions for improvements if needed.
• Interprets library policies and procedures, pertinent to related programs and services, for the public and staff.
• Participates in hiring, supervising, training, developing, and evaluating Community Engagement and Outreach staff.
• Develops and implements large-scale library events and chairs planning committees for Comic-Con, Summer Reading Programs, and the Livingston Parish Library Book Festival.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with community partners by promoting partnerships and projects that strengthen the Livingston Parish community.
• Member of the library's Leadership Team. Participates in continuing education at local, state, and national levels.
• Stays up-to-date on topics related to the field of librarianship by attending conferences, participating in professional organizations, and reading professional literature.
• Participates in selection duties as needed in collaboration with the Head of Collection Development.
• Develops and monitors appropriate budgets under the supervision of the Library Director.
• Identifies and seeks grant opportunities.
• Tracks statistics related to department services and events and provides reports to Library Administration as needed.
• Works with the Public Information Officer to inform the patrons of events and…