Outreach and Events Division Chief

Prince William County Government • Prince William County, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prince William Public Libraries is seeking an experienced, community-driven, and visionary leader to serve as Outreach and Events Division Chief. This senior leadership role oversees the Events & Programming and Community Outreach departments and helps shape the identity, strategic direction, and values of the newly established division. The role develops and implements a unified vision to strengthen community engagement, enhance public events and programming, and foster meaningful connections between Prince William Public Libraries and the community.

The Division Chief supervises two Department Managers and an Administrative Assistant; manages personnel matters; directs workflow and supports professional development; oversees the division budget; and leads division projects and operations. The position also develops and updates policies and procedures, delivers presentations to community and county stakeholders, represents the division in meetings, participates in system-wide and county committees, and prepares required reports. The position is located at the Administrative Support Center in Woodbridge, Virginia. Travel to other branches within the system may be required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library or information science.
• Four years of progressive library supervisory work experience, including at least two years as a Library Department or Branch Manager.
• The position may require travel to other branches within the system.
• A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of work experience reviewing, editing, and developing policies and procedures.
• Two years of work experience managing operational budgets.
• Two years of work experience leading and coordinating projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Two years of work experience creating and giving presentations to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two Department Managers and an Administrative Assistant.
• Manage personnel matters, including hiring, training, counseling, and evaluations.
• Direct staff workflow and support professional development.
• Oversee the Outreach and Events Division budget.
• Lead division projects and operations.
• Develop and update division policies and procedures.
• Deliver presentations to community and county stakeholders.
• Represent the division in management, partnership, and supervisory meetings.
• Participate in system-wide and county committees.
• Prepare required reports.

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and personal leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Group medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development opportunities.
• Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior