Hi Everyone! We have an opening for an Assistant Director/Programming and Outreach Specialist at the awesome Otsego District Library. If you are creative, cheerful, motivated, love libraries and providing excellent customer service, and enjoy planning youth and adult programming and doing outreach, we hope you will apply to join our team! See full job description below. Thanks, Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> JOB DESCRIPTION: Otsego District Library Assistant Director/ Programming and Outreach Specialist Salaried, 40 hours/week Starting at: MLIS $35,360, BA $30,000 plus benefits Supervised by Library Director POSITION POSTING JULY 20 - AUGUST 14 Interviews will be held in late August for September 8, 2015 Start Date Duties and Responsibilities: o Assists Library Director with projects and various tasks as needed o Fills in as Supervisor when Library Director is not available o Plans and implements weekly and special library programs for children and adults, including Summer Reading Program o Visits area schools, daycares, etc., performs outreach and positive promotion of the library in community o Develops information for quarterly program newsletter o Submits information to local media outlets for advertising programs o Submits press releases on programs for coverage in local newspapers o Oversees advertising and program budgets o Attends monthly library board meetings and creates minutes for board meetings, attends Friends of the Library meetings o Coordinates volunteers for Summer Reading Program o Assists in financial processes as necessary o Waits on patrons at the circulation/reference desk, understands and performs all clerk duties as necessary, develops and maintains positive relationships/interactions with patrons of all ages and abilities o Creates and stocks displays promoting library materials o Maintain professional behavior appropriate to a public setting o Maintain library confidentiality regarding patron and staff records and information o Participate in continuing education opportunities, attend library conferences and meetings o Performs other tasks as assigned by a supervisor Necessary skills and abilities: o A positive, friendly, dynamic, engaging, helpful, team-oriented personality is preferred o Previous library experience is highly preferred o College experience in a related field is highly desirable, Masters in Library and Information Science candidates are highly preferred o Ability to work independently and establish effective priorities o Ability to multi-task and be able to work with interruptions is necessary o Ability to supervise others and work as an assistant to the Library Director o Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; excellent writing skills and ability to promote programs essential o Enthusiastic, pro-active customer service skills, ability to handle tough situations with the public as necessary o Basic computer skills necessary: Windows operating system: Microsoft Office programs, Verso/Autographics (library catalog), PCCop (time management software), and Print Management software, ability to navigate and copy/paste from the internet, email, and assist patrons with basic internet use. Knowledge of tablets and mobile devices, ability to assist patrons with Overdrive necessary. Ability to operate a cash register, copy machine, fax machine, and laminator and other library devices. o Knowledge of library policies and procedures will be required after hiring Please email resume, cover letter, and a program description writing sample in a single PDF file to aestelle@otsegolibrary.org <mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org> , Andrea Estelle, Library Director, Otsego District Library. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Closing Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 by 5 PM Program Description Writing Sample: In one paragraph, write a brief (maximum five sentences) program description for a special children's or adult library program of your choice, as it might appear in the library's quarterly program newsletter.
