Overall Responsibility

Manages all library operations and leads a team of committed professionals and volunteers in order to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable place in which members of the Jewish and non-Jewish community can pursue educational, informational and social interests by providing a wide range of print and electronic Judaic resources to serve their needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Administration:

• Manage day-to-day operations in the library
• Plan for the overall development of the library, including policy and planning (annual work plan, budgeting, etc.).
• Maintain and collect statistics, reports, correspondence
• Manage logistics related to book donations, processing, selecting, storing, etc.
• Coordinate ongoing consultations with maintenance re: used books/cleaning/storage
• Supervise, coordinate and train library staff and volunteers (includes recruitment, hiring, motivation and appreciation)

Library Services:

• Collection development & acquisitions
• Circulation services
• Reference and information services

Program Development:

• Create programs as appropriate to promote the goals and values of the Library
• Facilitate programs and/or support facilitators
• Encourage local writers, artists and other talents
• Adapt programming for new technologies
• Develop programming in other locations & other spaces within the JCC

Fundraising:

• Coordinate and execute fundraising events, including annual Telethon, Used Book Sale, Read-a-thon
• Grants: identify opportunities and write grant applications
• Develop relationships with donors

Community engagement and promotion:

• Community outreach & public relations
• Marketing and promoting the library
• Social media
• Cooperation & collaboration with library organizations (public & college libraries; associations: BCLA, AJL)
• Cooperation & collaboration with Jewish community agencies & organizations
• Customer Service (organizations and individuals)
• Engage in outreach initiatives and outlying community activities
• Liaise and develop collaborations with other JCC Departments

Computer and Technical Operations:

• Purchasing and maintaining library hardware, software & networks
• Database development & maintenance

Qualifications

• An accredited Master of Library and Information Services degree. A Library Technician Diploma will also be considered with the right combination of experience
• Experience in public libraries & knowledge of standard library services and operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions
• Some Hebrew knowledge is an asset
• Experience working with volunteers
• Fundraising/ PR experience
• Budget development and management skills
• Advanced computer / technical skills
• Knowledge of current library practices, new technologies and trends

Salaried position with benefits: 30 hours per week (typically M-Th; 10 am - 6 pm)