What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Education Manager position at City of Salinas?
The Library & Community Services Department is looking for an energetic and innovative individual to assume a leadership role in developing library programming that creates positive educational outcomes in Salinas. The position will work with a team of library programming staff, as well as educational and nonprofit partners throughout the city to develop programs and services for all ages that integrate technology in creative ways and engage the community in experiences that encourage lifelong learning.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of the required education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department by the filing date. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received by the deadline.
Summary of Duties: Under general direction plans, organizes and manages educational and enrichment programs offered through the City’s Library and Community Services Department (LCSD). Serves as a member of the LCSD Executive Management Team, working toward implementation of strategic initiatives in rendering services and programs to the community.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives immediate supervision from the Library and Community Services Director or designee. Exercises direct and/or indirect supervision over programs-related professional, technical and clerical personnel.
- Provides leadership and management for the development and implementation of the Department’s educational and enrichment programs and services for all age groups
- Tracks and investigates trends related to library and educational programs and introduces new programs of service
- Directs and coordinates the process of planning, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of library programs and establishes goals, objectives and performance measures for the assigned areas
- Establishes and monitors standards of service and plans special events in concert with various City departments and community organizations
- Collaborates with other agencies providing educational programs as well as forming partnerships within the community that benefit the department
- Oversees and manages staffing to accommodate workload and service needs, including monitoring staff performance, ensuring communication, resolving conflict and establishing and coordinating the work of staff teams
- Interviews, selects and orients new educational program staff, as well as works to recruit and utilize volunteers in a manner that enhances program initiatives
- Compiles statistics, analyzes services and procedures, and prepares analytical and descriptive reports evaluating services and procedures
- Monitors budgetary expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility and develops cost estimates and budget requests for new initiatives as needed
- Participates in the planning and development of departmental capital improvement projects
- Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries
- Serves as a member of the Department’s Executive Management Team and may be called upon to represent the Department with groups, organizations, committees and at City Council, professional meetings and/or workshops
- Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
- Performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and the operation of public libraries and their management
- Library policies and procedures and library classification and cataloging systems
- Professional library publications and the Library Literature and Information Science
- Supervision and management principles and team leadership techniques
- Published materials in subject fields represented in library collections, materials for all ages, and electronic-based resources and equipment, including the Internet
- Public library collection development and maintenance principles and techniques
- Research techniques, sources and availability of information; and methods of report preparation and presentation
- Administrative and budgetary processes applied to a public library
- Community analysis techniques, customer relations techniques, and methods and techniques for evaluating library services
- State and local laws, rules and regulations regarding literacy Programs, principles and practices of curriculum development and evaluation
- Learning styles and developing effective educational programs for all ages
- Principles and practices of supervision and training
Ability to:
- Assess the public’s needs for library service and evaluate library services and programs in relation to these needs
- Develop new and innovative library services to meet community needs
- Utilize computer software such as word processors, spreadsheets and database management
- Operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to personal computer, calculator, telephone, transcription machine, and copier
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Respond to citizen complaints and inquiries
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff in various levels within the library system, library patrons, and other City employees
- Make public presentations and reports
- Lead and work within teams to solve problems and develop workplace solutions. Work independently, meet deadlines, and take initiative to solve problems and make workplace improvements
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment
- Train, supervise and evaluate program-related professional, technical and clerical personnel
- Plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate subordinates’ work assignments to accomplish unit objectives
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Possession of a Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association is highly desirable.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience working in a library, educational or non-profit organization and three (3) years of which shall include supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver’s License. Employee must complete AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use new technologies and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials, visual display terminals; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and voice conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, ability to climb and descend stairs; physical strength to lift up to 25 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions. Meet with public and community individuals and organizations regarding use of educational programs. Instruct public and staff on educational services and programs.
Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer or other technology equipment. Travel for off-site trainings, meetings, and/or to visit various facilities within the City. May work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.
Salary : $6,554 - $8,367
