About the position
The Oxnard Public Library is seeking a Library Supervisor to join the executive team who oversees multiple teams and units including programming and outreach for the library system. This position will work directly under the city librarian (Library Manager) with the administrative team, and will oversee multiple Senior Librarians in a dynamic environment in the capacity of programming, outreach, marketing, patron experience. The Oxnard Public Library is part of the Cultural and Community Services department (CCS). This position will work with other divisions of CCS and departments as well as other departments as assigned, work may include overseeing any functions done within the library; providing customer service; working with other City departments regarding financial processes, records retention; overseeing proctors and security to enforce the library's code of conduct; overseeing the marketing committee on flier creation, calendar creation, and library marketing; and overseeing Library programs and large events.
Responsibilities
- Oversees Children, Teen, and Adult services departments and teams
- Oversees Programming, Literacy, and Outreach
- Programming oversight and assistance
- Community partnerships and collaborations
- Literacy Programming
- Large event organization
- Performer contracts, partnerships, and MOU's
- Lead on marketing committee
- Supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
- Oversees department functions, including setup, ensuring desk and program staffing coverage, monitoring application availability, daily revenue accounting, and ensuring adherence with library policies and procedures
- Oversees workflow of multiple library departments; provides support to senior librarians; works with marketing library materials and processes; establishes and maintains community partnerships
- Responds to escalated customer service issues and provides resolution; coordinates with and provides support to other City departments; works with vendors; monitors site security and building safety and addresses issues and incidents
- Oversees volunteer program, adult literacy program, and homework center programs; communicates and monitors adherence with policies and procedures; provides guidance and coordination of resources
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Requirements
- Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program
- Five (5) years of public library experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
