MADISON, CITY OF (WI) invites applications for the position of: Community Engagement Coordinator
SALARY: $31.30 - $37.61 Hourly
$2,425.46 - $2,914.96 Biweekly
$5,255.16 - $6,315.75 Monthly
$63,061.96 - $75,788.96 Annually
COMP. GROUP/RANGE: 18/10
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: Library
OPENING DATE: 11/04/16
CLOSING DATE: 11/27/16 11:59 PM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Community Engagement Coordinator at the Madison Public Library will be a public face for the library, and a powerful voice for the many different neighborhoods throughout Madison. In this position, you will focus on establishing relationships with individuals and organizations throughout the City, especially those representing under-resourced neighborhoods. The Community Engagement Coordinator will use data and community conversations to determine needs and will translate those needs into action under the umbrella of the library's strategic priorities. The Community Engagement Coordinator will participate in the Madison Public Library's racial equity and social justice initiatives. Your responsibilities will include participating as a member of the Library's Management Team and providing leadership on issues of community engagement for the entire Madison Public Library system.
The Community Engagement Coordinator must possess:
• a passion for working to improve the lives of people across the City of Madison
• a demonstrated ability to build relationships
• a considerable history of project management, particularly with projects involving numerous partner agencies
• an ability to be inspired by the community and in turn, to inspire others
• a high-degree of diplomacy
• demonstrated leadership ability
• good communication skills, both in writing and in speech
• a deep understanding of principles of racial equity and social justice
The Madison Public Library is an award-winning library system, dedicated to celebrating ideas, promoting creativity, connecting people, and enriching lives. Working for Madison Public Library means working alongside a highly talented and truly outstanding group of people. And, we don't just excel in traditional library services: The Bubbler has gotten national attention for taking the makerspace concept into new and exciting directions; our youth services librarians are working with nurses to incorporate literacy into in-home prenatal care visits; and librarians lead four of the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource Teams. Our spaces also shine, with a new community kitchen supporting youth nutrition and community meals at our Meadowridge Library, while the fully equipped Media Lab in our Central Library uses experts in the field to teach everything from audio engineering to video game design to Photoshop. Madison Public Library is bigger than our buildings, though – our focus is community engagement and empowerment – both within and outside the library walls. We are in the business of changing lives.
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS ON THE JOB POSTING. YOU MUST ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS AND ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS TO THOSE QUESTIONS IN THE ATTACHMENT SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE RESPONSES WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain community relationships and explore new community partnerships:
• Attend community meetings and events as a representative of the Library.
• Join city-wide teams and initiatives to gain greater insight into issues surrounding Madison's citizens.
• Use assessment tools to determine needs of individual communities and community members.
• Use evaluation tools to evaluate impact of program and service efforts.
• Communicate information gained from community engagement efforts library-wide.
Provide leadership and serve as a resource on community engagement topics not only for library staff, but for community organizations and community members:
• Recognize opportunities for collaborative projects.
• Present library resources to community members.
• Connect community members and organizations to library resources and staff.
• Connect community members and organizations to other appropriate community members and organizations.
Manage staff and budgets related to community engagement.
Actively participate in professional development, and serve as a resource, trainer and model for library staff and community members.
For the complete list of duties and responsibilities, please reference the Library Program Supervisor classification specification on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/madisonwi/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1136371&headerfooter=0
For more information about the Madison Public Library and its programs, please visit:
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Four years of professional experience providing leadership, coordination, and management of community development/outreach/engagement/programming.
And
• A Master's Degree in Library or Information Science, or a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Four years experience in applying the following:
• Practices and procedures relating to the establishment and oversight of community programming.
Two years experience in applying the following:
• Principles and practices surrounding community building and engagement, and cultural and economic issues involved in serving traditionally underserved populations.
• Budgeting and recordkeeping procedures and practices.
• Public administration principles and practices.
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
Familiarity with the following:
• Full range of supervisory principles and practices, labor relations and personnel management.
• The role of the public library in the community.
• Tools, equipment and services applicable to the library, and in conjunction with community partners/presenters.
Ability to:
• Perform as a leader and as a collaborative team member.
• Apply research and professional reading to practice.
• Maintain a flexible approach to assignments and schedules.
• Obtain agreements through negotiation and discussion.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its citizens and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse and/or underserved individuals and communities in traditional and non-traditional settings; apply racial equity principles and communicate effectively across cultures; develop and maintain relationships with community partners, City staff, library staff, and members of the general public.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specification at this link:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/madisonwi/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1136371&headerfooter=0
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
The incumbent will be expected to adjust scheduled hours to lead evening and weekend programs.
Physical Requirements:
The incumbent will be expected to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and repeatedly lift objects weighing up to three pounds. The incumbent must be able to assist in setting up room arrangements (including moving tables and chairs) and operate equipment.
*The payroll title is Library Program Supervisor.
* A 2.25% pay increase will be effective December 4, 2016.
THE CITY OF MADISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FUNCTIONING UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN. WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY TO APPLY.
It is your responsibility to list all related jobs, correct dates of employment, average number of hours worked per week, etc. Be sure to place the complete job title on your application. If you wish to provide additional or supplemental information, please provide a resume in addition to the formal application. If you are still employed please indicate this. Failure to provide accurate and complete information may result in you not being considered for this position.
All applicants are notified by email of the status of their application in each selection process. Those applicants invited to exams will receive an email notice of the date, time, and location. Alternate exam dates/times are not available except in the case of an emergency. Emergency situations are reviewed on an individual basis. Conflicting work hours are not considered an emergency. Exams are job specific and are developed based on the duties to be performed and the criteria listed under the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section of the job announcement . Exam results are generally available within 2 weeks of the exam, and will be emailed or may be accessed through your NEOGOV account. Due to the volume of exams given by our office, exam scores are not available via telephone.
As an employer, the City of Madison places a strong emphasis on customer service and strives to provide a working environment where: Engagement and equity are supported; Diversity and differing opinions are valued; Teamwork and open and honest communication are encouraged; Meeting customer needs through quality service is a common goal; Creativity is encouraged; Continuous learning and improvement is fostered. Come be a part of the team!
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/hr
210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
CCB Rm 501
Madison, WI 53703
608-266-4615
hr@cityofmadison.com
Position #2016-00356
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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