Department:
Libraries & Historical Resources
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Join our outstanding Pop-Up Library Services team. As our Outreach Supervisor you will play a key role in establishing, maintaining and expanding system-wide outreach services, including traditional services for adults and youth, and incorporating the use of a pop-up vehicle to provide services to underserved communities through non-traditional means. This position starts out paying $61,152.00, there are numerous opportunities for both growth and development, and benefits start within 60 days of hire. Take the next step in impacting our community - apply today!
Monitor Pop-up library operations and participate in strategic planning for the library and library system.
Supervise staff and coordinate workflow for effective and efficient delivery of adult and youth outreach and Pop-up Library services throughout the county.
Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate special projects, services, and programs.
Provide opportunities for continuing professional development of self and other staff members, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills via coaching and performance management.
Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries.
Oversee financial, compliance, operational and performance audits, ensuring appropriate controls are established and implemented.
Handle employee relation issues.
Prepare and present activity reports and technical information.
Ensure standards of service that provide prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility.
Collaborate with co-workers to evaluate the volunteer needs for each service center (for example: Library branches, Historical Resources, Technical Services, Info Central, Administration).
Develop resources for and conducts training sessions for staff/volunteers to support effective service delivery.
Serve as the Department liaison to the County Volunteer Program; communicates Program policies and procedures.
Seek opportunities to continue professional and personal learning (self).
Maintain and submit statistics related to volunteers.
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours / week.
Must be available to work: Sunday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.
Employee may be re-assigned to a different work location (other than original assignment) within the library system to meet changing service needs.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Services
Two (2) years of related outreach experience
One year of supervisory experience
Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience, specifically in a public library.
Above average customer service skills, with an ability to multitask, and to adapt to various/changing duties as required.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Rate: $61,152.00
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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