Library Outreach Coordinator Job at City of Oxnard in Oxnard

Overview

The City of Oxnard’s Cultural & Community Services Department is seeking a Library Outreach Coordinator. This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of outreach initiatives in the community and promoting library services. They will cultivate and maintain partnerships to bring external organizations into the libraries and enhance patron experiences. This position also involves active participation in internal library committees in the delivery of strategic services and goals.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, develop, and implement outreach strategies to promote library services, collections, and programs to the community.
• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with potential partners to provide programs and services within the library.
• Organize and represent the library at community events, fairs, and other public gatherings to promote library services and engage with the public.
• Conduct presentations, workshops, and library tours tailored to community groups, students, and partners.
• Maintain knowledge and an understanding of community needs, demographics, and trends to inform outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with internal department-wide staff as well as library units to align outreach with department and library goals and initiatives.
• Participate in marketing committee to ensure effective outreach, promotion, and marketing materials.
• Manage outreach supplies budget and inventory, and assist with budget oversight to ensure efficient use of funds.
• Assess service, outreach, and partnership gaps in library services, and work towards developing services to address identified needs.
• Grant writing to assist in supplementation of services programs and supplies budgets.

Payroll/Classification Title

Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in outreach, education, event planning, or public speaking.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events as needed.
• Able to effectively communicate in Spanish, orally and in writing (Highly Desired).

Work Schedule

The Oxnard Public Library works a 9/80 schedule that will include some evenings and weekends. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education And Experience

Education and experience requirements are as follows:

• High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of related experience, including three (3) years advanced administrative support, customer service, and paraprofessional analytical work comparable to an Administrative Services Specialist, Senior in area of assignment; OR
• Associate’s degree (or 60 units) in a related field such as business administration, and three (3) years advanced administrative support, customer service, and paraprofessional analytical work comparable to an Administrative Services Specialist, Senior in area of assignment.

NOTE: To qualify for the educational incentive benefit, candidates must possess a degree level of Bachelor’s or above.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• May require the possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver’s license.

Application Process

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one full-time vacancy within the Cultural and Community Services Department. Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

Equal Opportunity: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

Legal Requirement: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before any action is taken. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ashley Costello at ashley.costello@oxnard.org.

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