[OPLINLIST] Outreach Opening

[Kathy Stengel]

The MidPointe Library System has a newly created full-time position for our
expanding Outreach Department.

To apply, complete a MidPointe employment application found on our web site
at www.midpointelibrary.org.



*-Position:              Outreach Team Leader*

*-Location:             Middletown, Ohio*

*-Hours:                  Full-time, 40 hours per week, includes days,
evenings, and weekends*

*-Salary:                  Starts at $18.00 per hour; is commensurate with
experience, this is a non-exempt position*
*-Benefits:             Excellent benefit package, including OPERS,
medical, dental, vision, life, accrued vacation, sick time, holiday’s,
personal days, professional development, and more*



*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

·         Provide leadership and direction to the team, including
development and expansion of outreach services

·         Ensure that designated populations have access to library
resources by overseeing and managing outreach visits, programs, and events

·         Conduct demographic and community needs analyses

·         Establish well-defined department safety protocols

·         Responsible for the outreach vehicles

·         Responsible for the department budget, approving and monitoring
department expenditures, and assuring efficient utilization of applicable
library economical resources

·         Perform a variety of supervisory duties for team, including
leading, managing, scheduling, training, staff development, performance
assessments, and making recommendations with regards to salary, discipline,
hiring, and promotions

·         Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders
and organizations to plan, develop, and implement new outreach services

·         Develop and implement department procedures and practices

·         Oversee and manage the talking book program

·         Oversee and manage volunteers in the outreach department

·         Collaborate with other library staff to ensure coordination of
services

·         Other duties as requested or assigned



*QUALIFICATIONS:*

·         Bachelor’s degree is required. MLS degree from an ALA accredited
institution is highly preferred

·         Prior library outreach experience to diverse communities is needed

·         Prior supervisory experience is required

·         Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record,
be able to drive the library vehicles, and be continuously insurable on the
vehicles

·         A knowledge of the specialized needs in outreach services, strong
service ethic, customer service skills, presentation skills, and training
skills are needed

·         Must be able to demonstrate a high level of supervisory and
leadership skills

·         Must be able to effectively problem solve complex problems,
handle multiple projects, make logical, independent, and sound decisions,
exercise initiative, and be organized, efficient, and creative

·         Must have excellent project management skills

·         Must have an excellent knowledge of literature and other library
collection formats for all age groups

·         Must have excellent computer skills

·         Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills,
interpersonal, and analytical skills

·         Must be able to hear, read, write, speak, and understand English
effectively

·         Must have sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to meet
job requirements

·         Regular and predictable physical attendance is required


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Kathy Stengel
Human Resources Manager
MidPointe Library System
125 S. Broad Street
Middletown, OH 45044
513.424.0659 Middletown
(Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)
513.777.3131 West Chester
(Wednesday & Friday)
Email: kstengel at midpointelibrary.org
Website: www.MidPointeLibrary.org <http://www.midpointelibrary.org/>

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