Assistant Chief, Library Collections & Programs Lead

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant community and contribute to its mission of serving Congress and the American people. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and expert knowledge of collections management, with a focus on coordinating complex programs and collaborative liaison across teams.

The successful candidate will supervise a workforce, plan and execute library projects, and communicate effectively in diverse settings while advancing the

Qualifications

• Applicants must have progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope to furnish them with an acceptable level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to supervise, develop and lead a workforce.
• Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library projects.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a Collections Management Program.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a complex organizational unit.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise, develop and lead a workforce.
• Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library projects.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a Collections Management Program.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a complex organizational unit.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Supervise workforce

Project planning

Collections management knowledge

Leading a complex unit

Cross-team collaboration

Verbal communication

Job description

Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant community and contribute to its mission of serving Congress and the American people. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and expert knowledge of collections management, with a focus on coordinating complex programs and collaborative liaison across teams.

The successful candidate will supervise a workforce, plan and execute library projects, and communicate effectively in diverse settings while advancing the