Special Assistant, Library

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

LA County Library provides services to 3.4 million people over 3,000 square miles. It operates 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and a mobile fleet consisting of 15 vehicles. This fleet includes 4 Bookmobiles, 6 MakMo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles. LA County Library strives to build and keep a skilled and diverse staff where employees’ outstanding qualities are respected and appreciated. This approach helps us address the different needs of the varied customers we serve. The library supports an inclusive environment that encourages cooperation, adaptability, and fairness, allowing everyone to engage fully and contribute their best. The Library is seeking a passionate individual with a background in Arts to design and deliver creative programs through broader partnerships and collaborations. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that values innovation and creativity in service delivery for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

Three years of work experience in a staff capacity analyzing organizational structure, procedures, programs, budgets, or personnel matters, and making recommendations for the solution of related problems.
At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been in a library system, educational environment, community-based organization, or closely related field.
One (1) year of staff capacity experience may be substituted with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Librarian IV performing any of the following: managing a large sized community library coordinating a regional specialized library service performing specialized professional library work over a department-wide program performing technical support functions.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Arts Administration, Visual or Performing Arts, Cultural Studies, Museums Studies, or a closely related field.
Experience overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive arts, cultural, and community programs, such as arts, and museum education, cultural programs, festivals, and community events.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement departmental objectives, goals, programs, policies, events, and curricula in relation to provision of public services and customer education and engagement supporting Board initiatives in sustainability; Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion; Arts & Culture; Women & Girls; homeless; justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Develop, implement, and evaluate plans, processes, and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with departmental standards to enhance the Library’s strategic vision such as supporting equity initiatives, developing cultural awareness, and creating pathways into the creative economy.
Advocate for the perspective of the division during the development of new library policies, programs, strategies, events, and procedures.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, coordinate and execute special projects and studies that address complex issues impacting departmental operations.
Conduct and/or review needs assessments, including utilizing feedback from community visioning sessions, library data sources and open data sources to determine programming needs.
Plan and direct public relations events to promote library services and enhance community and customer engagement.
Seeks new partners to support educational programs for customers; identify and build relationships with key partners, interdepartmental and community based.
Serve as an operational liaison between divisions, and establishes partnerships with County departments, agencies, and jurisdictions to support collaborative initiatives; represent the Library Department in interactions with the public and at County wide meetings regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
Analyze and evaluate the impact of new or proposed legislation and programs on departmental operations and goals.
Develop and manage the issuance of procedural manuals, statistical data reports, and highly sensitive documents to facilitate internal planning, operations, and communication between divisions; develop measurement and data collection tools to assess program impact and effectiveness.
Coordinates budget requests for and the ordering of equipment and supplies needed for Library services and programs.
Assists Education and Engagement division in drafting writing assignments that pertain to program proposals, grant proposals, presentations, and communications with Library staff and customers; assist with the application of and monitor funds from grants, and donations.
Plan, assign, and oversee the work of assigned staff, including providing training and managing performance; also oversee other staffing assignments within the division to support efficient operations, as needed.
Handle sensitive or complex inquiries and complaints through written and verbal communication and prepare official correspondence and supporting documents to maintain clarity and alignment with organizational communication standards.