Job Summary

Make an impact:
Salem Public Library is seeking a highly collaborative individual as our new Programming and Outreach Supervisor be instrumental in implementing programs and outreach and provide services which cultivate community connections, center equity, diversity and inclusive practices, increase accessibility, and cultivate and strengthen our organizational culture. This supervisor will be responsible for prioritizing opportunities according to the library strategic plan imperatives in order to make the most impact with limited resources. You will develop quantitative and qualitive data to measure programming and outreach impacts to maximize resources while developing a programming and outreach road map for current and future services.

This role will build and maintain relationships with patrons, neighborhood organizations and the greater population served by Salem Public Library, in both library and community settings. You will explore and implement intentional partnerships to support and promote community outreach. You will establish connections with a diverse customer base to develop positive library experiences with patrons, and look for ways to proactively meet the needs of underserved patrons in our community.

What you will do:
This position will act as the leadership liaison for the Communications Team and the Programming and Outreach Team. As a member of the leadership team, you will support to library operations and other departments by providing direction, information on best practices in programming and outreach and oversight as needed. You will direct, develop, define, and conceptualize new ventures or approaches that will ultimately result in innovative or more effective services. You will collaborate with staff and management to integrate program services, evaluate, and assess current levels of service and service needs.

The Programming and Outreach Supervisor will be responsible to oversees the management of the youth services team. You will be responsible for sustainably scheduling the daily work of staff to balance programming/outreach with daily branch operations. In addition to working closely with the leadership team and programming staff, you will work closely with the Community Engagement Librarian to market and promote library activities through a wide range of platforms.

Learn more about the Salem Public Library at: https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/library

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

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  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one evening. Friday and Saturday 9:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a drug test (including marijuana).
• Must have an Oregon driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field to program assignment (i.e., library, business management, public service, etc.), and four years of supervisory experience in a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Analyzing, researching, developing, and initiating project ideas as well as preparing project proposals.
• Preparing reports and developing recommendations for managers on specific areas of library service.
• Consulting on projects and initiatives related to outreach and community engagement.
• Work with the Learning and Development supervisor and other library staff to create and deliver new training around programming community outreach as needed.
• Establishing a collaborative and professional work environment with staff and stakeholders that concentrates on creativity, best practices and emulates an excellent level of customer service.
• Compile and analyze statistics pertaining to library programs.
• Investigate and develop plans for new or expanded services; recommend changes to existing programs.
• Evaluate execution and effectiveness of library programs and perform after-action audits.
• Adhere to, support, and effectively implement City and Library policy, procedures, and values; and communicate them to staff and to patrons.

About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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