Assistant Manager (Senior Librarian)

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County’s Public Library is seeking an Assistant Manager (Senior Librarian) to assist the Librarian Supervisor with the daily operations of the Central Operations unit and to manage and coordinate the work of Library Associates. The ideal candidate will have the following: Promotes and represents the library system before outside groups. Directs and/or prepares displays and other promotional materials. Provides outreach services for special populations of library patrons. Participates in meetings with community groups. Monitors/inspects selected library materials for replacement/repair/arrangement. Develops new and fosters existing partnerships with county and community groups and resources.

Requirements

• Experience as a hands-on manager, problem solver and strategic thinker
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on County-wide and Library system-wide priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively
• An awareness of current trends in public libraries
• Proficient in technology
• Forward thinking
• A proven innovator

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of employees and volunteers in services provided, enforcing standards, serving on selection panels, providing training, and evaluating performance
• Assisting with the development and implementation of goals for the unit and programs annually
• Providing service and assistance to library patrons as well as planning, preparing, and conducting programs in area of specialty
• Assigning tasks to subordinates and helping them resolve non-routine facility and library patron issues
• Developing and delivering programs and promoting library outreach services for special populations of library patrons
• Monitoring and inspecting library materials and equipment for replacement, repair and/or arrangement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed