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City of San Rafael
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541-664-0376
Assistant Library & Recreation Director/City Librarian
Library & Recreation Department
City of San Rafael, California
Annual Salary: $131,652 - $160,020 DOQ/DOE
Are you a visionary leader and exceptional project manager with a passion for community services and a strong background in public library administration? The City of San Rafael's Library and Recreation Department is looking for an Assistant Director to join our team to oversee the Library Division, which includes a budget of approximately $4.4 million, 22 full-time employees, and numerous temp staff. As the Assistant Director, you'll have the opportunity to serve as a primary liaison for public boards and partner groups, using your public speaking skills and community engagement abilities to empower staff and serve community members as a change agent for the Department. We're seeking someone who encourages innovative thinking, career development, and creative problem-solving among staff, and who sees the library as a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate - apply today!
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/05235a10-3043-444a-820a-2e337e39afd0
THE JOB/THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
As the Assistant Director, you'll be a crucial member of the Library and Recreation team, supporting the Director and helping to oversee our three library branches, an annual budget of around $4.4 million, and a talented team of 22 full-time staff members. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to ensure that the Department is meeting its goals and objectives, while also serving as a liaison and partner to various public boards and partner groups. Additionally, you'll have the chance to take the lead on forward-thinking projects and programs, empower your team to grow and develop in multiple service areas, and partner with the Director and Assistant Director of Recreation & Childcare to strategically develop the joint Department.
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Director position will be a strategic and big picture thinker who also has a demonstrated track record of implementing on big ideas. They should have a strong background in public library administration, change management, and experience creating programs that serve a diverse community. They should be committed to facilitating an environment that encourages resourceful change and champions meaningful team building. In addition, this candidate should have excellent customer service skills and be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the workplace and community service. Strong public speaking and presentation skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with executive leadership, elected officials, other City and regional agencies, and the public, are also important. The successful candidate will be able to solve problems with a creative mindset, negotiate resolutions, and work towards team consensus. They should be organized, resourceful, take initiative, and be adaptable, with a passion for library services.
Library & Recreation Department
City of San Rafael, California
Annual Salary: $131,652 - $160,020 DOQ/DOE
Are you a visionary leader and exceptional project manager with a passion for community services and a strong background in public library administration? The City of San Rafael's Library and Recreation Department is looking for an Assistant Director to join our team to oversee the Library Division, which includes a budget of approximately $4.4 million, 22 full-time employees, and numerous temp staff. As the Assistant Director, you'll have the opportunity to serve as a primary liaison for public boards and partner groups, using your public speaking skills and community engagement abilities to empower staff and serve community members as a change agent for the Department. We're seeking someone who encourages innovative thinking, career development, and creative problem-solving among staff, and who sees the library as a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate - apply today!
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/05235a10-3043-444a-820a-2e337e39afd0
THE JOB/THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
As the Assistant Director, you'll be a crucial member of the Library and Recreation team, supporting the Director and helping to oversee our three library branches, an annual budget of around $4.4 million, and a talented team of 22 full-time staff members. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to ensure that the Department is meeting its goals and objectives, while also serving as a liaison and partner to various public boards and partner groups. Additionally, you'll have the chance to take the lead on forward-thinking projects and programs, empower your team to grow and develop in multiple service areas, and partner with the Director and Assistant Director of Recreation & Childcare to strategically develop the joint Department.
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Director position will be a strategic and big picture thinker who also has a demonstrated track record of implementing on big ideas. They should have a strong background in public library administration, change management, and experience creating programs that serve a diverse community. They should be committed to facilitating an environment that encourages resourceful change and champions meaningful team building. In addition, this candidate should have excellent customer service skills and be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the workplace and community service. Strong public speaking and presentation skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with executive leadership, elected officials, other City and regional agencies, and the public, are also important. The successful candidate will be able to solve problems with a creative mindset, negotiate resolutions, and work towards team consensus. They should be organized, resourceful, take initiative, and be adaptable, with a passion for library services.