Community Engagement Director

Capital-Area-District-Libraries; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) is seeking a Community Engagement Director to develop and implement an integrated strategy that raises awareness of library services, strengthens ties with residents and partners, and expands participation in CADL programs and services.

The Director leads a team responsible for community outreach, central programming, marketing, communications, and related engagement activities, and collaborates with CADL leadership to advance library impact across our

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or its equivalent) in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or the ability to acquire it.
• A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory experience in a public library, preferably at a Class 4 or higher library.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an integrated community engagement strategy that increases awareness of CADL services, strengthens relationships with residents and community partners, expands participation in programs and services, and communicates the impact and value of CADL.
• Leads a team of professionals responsible for community outreach, central programming, marketing, communications, and related engagement activities.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan

Job description

Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions except those in the Administrative Offices will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, CADL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any CADL location.

$100,029 - $140,041 annually

Nature of Work

Working with the Executive Director, the Community Engagement Directordevelops and implements an integrated community engagement strategy that increases awareness of library services, strengthens relationships with residents and community partners, expands participation in programs and services, and communicates the impact and value of CADL. The position leads a team of professionals responsible for community outreach, central programming, marketing, communications, and related engagement activities.

• Possession of a Master’s Degree (or its equivalent) in Library Science from anALA-accreditedinstitution.
• Possession of a Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or the ability to acquire it.
• A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory experience in a public library, preferably at a Class 4 or higher library.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising and developing employees.

For More Information

Contact the Capital Area District Libraries

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