Las Vegas-Clark County Library District-Two New and Exciting Positions-Just Created! See Information Below.
Director of Community Engagement-Closes August 30, 2015
“Building Communities of People…” The new Community Engagement Director at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will have a lasting community impact in how the Library interacts with its community. As a committed Library, LVCCLD wants a committed leader to create and coordinate outreach opportunities in the greater Las Vegas region. This exciting new position will provide executive guidance and administration to increase awareness and support for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s programs and services. Serving as a key member of the Library’s Executive Council, the successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and work with a team including the Literacy Services Manager, Youth Services Coordinator, Programming and Venues Manager, District Outreach Librarian and the Gallery Services Coordinator.
Responsibilities include ensuring the effectiveness and efficient operation of system-wide outreach services and programs; establishing a clear vision and direction for educational and outreach programs; maintaining professional relationships with Library staff, various stakeholders, professional organizations, and the community; staying abreast of new trends and innovations, especially those pertaining to outreach, adult and youth programming, literacy services, and gallery services. This position reports to and receives general direction from the Executive Director and exercises general supervision over the Literacy Services Manager, Youth Services Coordinator, Programming and Venues Manager, District Outreach Librarian, Gallery Services Coordinator and other assigned staff. For the complete position description, visit Community Engagement Director Job Description.
Qualifications. Required qualifications are: a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public or Business Administration, Social Work or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional community outreach or dedicated library outreach experience including the following: staff supervision and development; programming; education/training; public speaking; demonstrated ability of successfully managing concurrent outreach efforts; and large-scale planning, coordination, and execution of these efforts or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.
Compensation. The starting salary range is $113,314 - $132,593 with a competitive benefits package.
For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date of August 30, 2015.
Director of Branding and Marketing-Closes August 23, 2015
The nationally recognized Las Vegas-Clark County Library District seeks an experienced and accomplished leader to design and implement a comprehensive strategic communication plan for the Library. Serving on the Executive Council, the successful candidate will oversee the Branding and Marketing Department and will direct all marketing, public relations, advertising, media and branding efforts of LVCCLD. The Director, working across Library departments, will influence and affect the Library’s community of customers and potential customers developing tools to reach them through social, electronic and traditional media.
Responsibilities include directing the planning and implementation of the Library District’s branding, marketing, public relations and social media strategies; designing and directing branding and marketing efforts to achieve established goals both internally and externally; planning and coordinating all District publications and the managing of the District’s website. This position receives administrative direction from the Executive Director and exercises general supervision over the Branding and Marketing Department, including public relations, virtual library and electronic and printed media staff. For the complete position description, visit the Branding and Marketing Director Job Description.
Qualifications. A Master’s Degree in marketing, journalism, English, communications or a closely related field required; five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a communications field that includes the demonstrated abilities to: develop, implement, and coordinate a broad variety of campaigns or strategies to market relevant organizational services; a thorough understanding of marketing philosophies, branding, creative, media, web, public relations concepts and technologies.
Compensation. The starting salary range is $113,314 - $132,593 with a competitive benefits package.
LVCCLD is an 8,000 square mile independent taxing district serving the City of Las Vegas and the unincorporated urban and outlying communities in Clark County. Governed by a ten-member Board of Trustees, the Library staff (495.6FTE) serves the 1.5 million citizens of the District in 25 locations—13 urban branches, one outreach branch and 11 outlying libraries. Operating with a $59.5 million annual budget, LVCCLD received 6.4 million visits to the branches, delivered 15,000+ community programs, and circulated 14.9 million items in 2014. The Library District Foundation provides additional support for the Library’s commitment to “building communities of people who can come together to pursue their individual and group aspirations.”
For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date of August 23, 2015.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an equal opportunity employer.
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)
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