Classified Ad Title:
Programs and Services Associate - Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS)
Post Date
11/20/2024
Expiration Date
1/6/2025
Details:
POSITION SUMMARY
NEO-RLS’s Programs and Services Associate is responsible for the facilitation of webinars and in-person workshops, manages network group meetings, and assists with special projects and collection maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists in the planning and development of NEO-RLS continuing education programs and events in response to the needs of NEO-RLS members and their patrons.
• Builds healthy, professional relationships with libraries, speakers/presenters, and vendors.
• Creates, analyzes, and employs feedback tools to ensure current and relevant training content.
• Facilitates Network Group meetings and serves as staff liaison to appropriate Network Groups.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains currency in trends impacting libraries.
• Participates in and attends regional, state, and national meetings and organizations, in relation to continuing education opportunities.
• Maintains, schedules, troubleshoots, and ships Circulating Technology and Wellness Kits.
• Assists with special projects, as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ experience, or equivalent, working in program planning, preferably in a library setting.
• Basic knowledge of library concepts, operations, technology, services, and trends.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent public-speaking and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ethics and judgment when dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to members, library staff, and co-workers.
• Ability to identify and analyze information; collect, compile, and prepare work documents; and set up and maintain work files.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Virtual and in-person teaching and/or training experience, including the planning and facilitation of workshops, working with groups conducting meetings, and the conceptualization, design and presentation of content.
EQUIPMENT AND EFFORT REQUIRED
• Must be able to travel around the NEO-RLS region and, on occasion, outside of the region, to provide programming, consulting, attend meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Have a valid driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance, and/or reliable means of transportation.
• Maintain a designated work-from-home space as outlined in the Telecommunication Policy, including reliable internet. A computer, printer, and work cell phone are provided.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard business office equipment.
• Must have the ability to move materials weighing up to 30 pounds and to place and retrieve items in cabinets from floor level up to 90 inches in height.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule that could involve nights and/or weekends, out-of-town conference attendance, etc., where appropriate.
Salary:
Starting salary negotiable from $18-$23 per hour; based on relevant experience. Non-Exempt - Part-Time (24 hours/week)
Location:
Remote work with occasional in-person meetings in the Northeast Ohio area.
How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, CV, or resume, and three references to Ragan Snead; Executive Director at ragan.snead@neo-rls.org with the subject: NEO-RLS Programs and Services Associate.
Deadline for applications: January 6, 2025
About:
The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS) is a partially state-funded, membership organization serving academic, public, school, and special libraries located in 22 designated counties of Ohio. NEO-RLS’s region includes 91 of the state’s 251 public libraries, 300 of the state’s 611 public school districts, 38 academic libraries, and over 100 special libraries. NEO-RLS is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. NEO-RLS is charged with assisting libraries to better meet the needs of their communities by creating opportunities to accomplish services and programs beyond individual capabilities and resources. NEO-RLS facilitates the work of libraries through services, professional development, and responsible fiscal management.
The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, we welcome candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply and will support their professional development to grow in this position.
Email:
ragan.snead@neo-rls.org
Website:
neo-rls.org