Program and Outreach Coordinator (Regular Full-Time) Lynn Valley Library (JP#23-16L) North Vancouver , BC

Description

At North Vancouver District Public Library, we inspire learning, discovery, creativity and collaboration in our community. Serving almost 90,000 residents at three full-service locations and one Express Library throughout the beautiful District of North Vancouver, we are proud to provide free and equitable access to welcoming spaces, diverse collections and digital resources, a wide range of technology and computers, including StoryLab, and so much more. Proudly late fine free, our libraries are the destination for our growing community to connect, share, and inspire.

NVDPL is looking for a regular full-time Program and Outreach Coordinator to be responsible for creating and implementing plans, system-wide projects and outreach initiatives in alignment with strategic directions.

What we can offer you
At NVDPL, we believe in building community and relationships, nurturing innovation while honouring tradition, embracing exploration, creativity, and fun, and supporting human potential and enabling excellence.

Reporting to the Manager, Community Connections, you will monitor progress of the plans, projects or initiatives; identify issues; propose solutions; and report on milestones. This position leads, creates and implements plans, system-wide projects and outreach initiatives in alignment with strategic directions such as maintaining Indigenous relationships, activating a digital creation space, climate change initiatives and developing community outreach and engagement.

What you’ll be doing
Aspects of the role will include:

• Monitoring progress of the plans, projects or initiatives; identifying issues; proposing solutions; and reporting on milestones
• Conducting research; reviewing intended outcomes; implementing steps to reach the intended outcomes; addressing actions required, including staffing levels; and making recommendations for necessary training and capacity building.
• Representing the library in the community through outreach and participation on community action tables
• Providing customer service at the Information Desk; managing public spaces; performing collection maintenance tasks; and serving on staff committees
• Directing the work of Librarians on collaborative projects; and may supervise Library Services Advisors and Library Technicians.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, along with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience
• Sound knowledge of the principles related to intellectual freedom, inclusiveness and service excellence.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of librarianship and of the objectives, organization, development and maintenance of the collection.
• Ability to lead the development, analysis and measurement of program and project impact with key metrics and objectives.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate programs, initiatives, and community outreach and engagement.

It’s great if you have

• Exceptional people skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and library colleagues, as well as the ability to plan, organize, supervise, motivate, and coach
• Considerable knowledge of the community served and in community outreach and engagement
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate the work of others
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and translate goals and objectives into tangible results and outcomes

The pay range for this unionized position is $37.92 – $44.78 based on a 35-hour workweek, plus a generous benefits package. This work requires flexible availability, including evenings and weekend shifts.

North Vancouver District Public Library is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, barrier-free work environment. If you have a passion for connecting community, sharing knowledge, and inspiring stories, and you are interested in joining our dynamic team, then we’d like to hear from you!

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online only with your cover letter and resume at https://careers.dnv.org to be considered for this competition. This position will remain open until filled.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the North Vancouver District Public Library and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Our libraries are located on the traditional territories of the səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect community, share knowledge and inspire stories on unceded Coast Salish Territory.

Compensation

The pay range for this unionized position is $37.92 – $44.78 based on a 35-hour workweek

Closes: 15 February, 2024