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Librarian, Senior, Outreach Services Management

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Librarian, Senior, Outreach Services Management

Salary

$62,400.00 - $72,800.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07575KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

06/11/2025

Closing Date

7/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Librarian, Senior, Outreach Services Management plays a vital leadership role in broadening the reach and impact of our library system. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic outreach initiatives that promote equitable access, community engagement, and inclusive programming. The manager oversees all mobile and off-site outreach operations, supervises key staff, and coordinates services to underserved populations, including homebound individuals.

This role directly supervises the Head Librarian of Home Borrower Services and two Library Associates, while also managing the planning and maintenance of community Book Walk installations to foster literacy and public engagement in outdoor spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Outreach Operations & Leadership

+ Direct and coordinate system-wide mobile outreach services.

+ Oversee daily operations and maintenance of library outreach vehicles; drive county vehicles for outreach as needed.

+ Strategically plan and implement new outreach initiatives in collaboration with Library Administration.

+ Identify and address barriers to service, recommending solutions and expansion opportunities.

+ Staff Supervision & Development

+ Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate departmental and outreach-related staff.

+ Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and workflow across mobile and off-site outreach efforts.

+ Community Engagement & Programming

+ Develop and support off-site programs and in-house activities for underserved or marginalized groups.

+ Represent the library at community events and build partnerships to expand service delivery.

+ Promote services through presentations, community involvement, and public speaking engagements.

+ Collection & Program Management

+ Manage the outreach materials collection, including selection, distribution, and weeding.

+ Maintain and rotate featured stories at Book Walk locations.

+ Submit purchase order requests for programming and outreach supplies.

+ Administrative Duties & Collaboration

+ Participate in budget planning and make recommendations for outreach needs and future vehicle acquisitions.

+ Attend management and Youth Services Supervisor team meetings.

+ Receive Supercharged Storytime training to support early literacy initiatives.

+ Provide exceptional internal and external customer service, including direct patron interaction.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Required Education & Experience

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science, or a closely related field from an accredited graduate library school program.

+ At least two (2) years of library, customer service, or related experience.

+ Preferred Qualifications

+ Four (4) years of related library experience.

+ Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

+ Proven background in outreach, community engagement, or accessibility services.

+ Licensing Requirements

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

+ Deep understanding of library outreach practices and inclusive public service models.

+ Experience with accessibility resources, including services for patrons with disabilities and the Talking Books program.

+ Strong leadership, staff development, and team-building capabilities.

+ Excellent communication, public speaking, and project management skills.

+ Ability to use data to drive decisions and improve services.

+ Creative, solution-focused, and self-motivated work approach.

+ Competence in budgeting, logistics, and stakeholder relationship management.

Additional Information

+ The Library System may require employees to make either a temporary, or long-term, permanent transfer to another library location to accommodate the organization's business needs. T

+ This position requires 80 Hours Bi-Weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 5+ years

03

Have you coordinated or managed off-site programs or community events?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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