Library Coordinator

Valliant Consulting Group; Nambe Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nambe Pueblo invites applications for a Library Coordinator to lead the public library, representing the library in the community, developing programs and collections, and managing facilities under the Health, Wellness, and Education Coordinator. The role emphasizes collaboration, funding reporting, data handling, and confidentiality.

A Bachelor's degree or 3 years of admin leadership experience, Librarian Certification I upon hire, First Aid/CPR, and willingness to work evenings/weekends are

Qualifications

• Background check and drug test
• New Mexico driver's license and insurability through the Pueblo of Nambe
• Librarian Certification I expected upon Hire
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Confidentiality and reliability

Responsibilities

• Establish operating procedures for the public library.
• Be familiar with funding sources to sustain and grow the library.
• Report on grants or funding sources as required.
• Develop programs, resources, and language/cultural materials for the community.
• Assist patrons with print materials, digital resources, and technology.
• Locate materials and refer patrons to external resources when needed.
• Maintain capital assets inventory.
• Assist with community events and collaborations.
• Adhere to Nambe Pueblo policies and procedures.

Skills

Reporting

Organization

Professionalism

Problem Solving

Inventory Tracking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or GED

Job description

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Health, Wellness, and Education Coordinator, establish and operate a quality public library. The Library Coordinator provides leadership and serves as the library's primary public representative. The Library Coordinator is expected to represent the library within the community, develop programs, develop collections, provide budgeting information, and manage the library facilities. Follow Guidelines including applicable laws, rules and regulations, Nambé Pueblo policies and procedures, and supervisor and administrative instructions and directives.

Position Responsibilities will include

• Be familiar with and apply for adequate funding sources to sustain and grow the public library.
• Establish operating procedures for public library.
• Responsible for any and all reporting requirement for grants or funding sources.
• Plans, coordinates and maintains services for our citizens for professional development opportunities, Tewa language expansion, culturally-relevant materials, and strengthen collaborative relationships within the Pueblo programs to expand support services.
• Develop a library educational plan to meet the needs of families, leadership and marginalized populations.
• Assists patrons in the use of print materials, equipment and technologies by answering questions, offers basic technical assistance, troubleshoots computer problems, assists in navigating the Internet, locates databases in order to help patrons use library resources.
• Locates materials, answers questions, refers patrons to outside resources and collections when appropriate in order to provide information services to patrons.
• Maintain capital assets inventory.
• Assisting with Community Events
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Reporting, Organization, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Inventory Tracking, Verbal and
• Written Communication Skills, Multi-Task, Prioritize
• Be able to collaborate with internal and external programs/partnerships.
• Must be able to work flex hours as needed, including being on call
• Must follow directions, be able to prioritize and be self-driven
• Entering Data on Data Base
• Confidentiality
• Dependable and reliable

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass a background and drug test.
• Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license and be insurable through the Pueblo of Nambe.
• Must possess a high school or GED Equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including a broad background in management, administration, operations and finance. Knowledge of public library services and operation and of library collections.
• Upon hiring, the library director is expected to earn Librarian Certification I.
• Must be First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends.
• Work includes prolonged sitting, as well as moderate lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, pulling and pushing activities, manual dexterity, clear speech, and visual hearing acuity
• Must maintain confidentiality