Patron Engagement Manager

Patron Engagement Manager 
Full-time, includes weekends & evenings 
 

Do youlove to share yourbookjoy and curiosity for knowledge?Would you like to lead an award-winning team to providetop-notch advisory and information services to a diverse community that loves their library?
Do youenjoycollaborating with coworkers and community members across traditional age and audiencesilos? 

Skokie Public Libraryseeks an enthusiastic and experiencedmanager toco-design advisory and information services strategy for the library and lead the Patron Engagement team in providing excellent advisory and information services for the Skokie community. The Patron Engagement Manager works with, and under the supervision of, the Director of Public Services to coordinateservice models, programs, spaces, tools, and staff to engage community membersin reading, listening, and viewing materials as well as inaccessing the information and technology they need to thrive. 

We want to hear from you if you fully embrace our core service values of community, collaboration, compassion, and curiosity; are motivated by a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; are energized by vision-setting, strategic thinking, and customer service; and have excellent supervisory,team-building, and change management skills. 
 

Selected Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership through participation on library’s management team and supervision ofPatron Engagement departmental staff 

• Hire, train, coach, and review performance of staff 

• Ensure a departmental climate that offers library patrons efficient,accurate, and courteous service 

• Collaborate with thePatron Engagement Supervisor to provide leadership to theadvisory and informationservices workgroups and to tie staff work to the organization’s mission and strategic priorities 

• Oversee and evaluate service models and operations foradvisory and information services and proactively seek out, recommend, and implement innovations in these areas in relation to total library services, the goals of other departments, and the needs of the community 

• Apply and integrate principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility inadvisory and informationservices workflows, best practices, and services 

• Liaise with Learning Experiences Manager to understand, set, and implement program priorities, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of active and passive programs for adults in areas such as books, authors, popular media, digital literacy, information literacy, media literacy, civic engagement, and career services 

• Support public service projects and initiatives 

Selected Requirements: 

• Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school or relevant experience and/or study 

• Minimum three years supervisory experience 

• Experience providingadvisory and/or informationlibrary service tothe public 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire, support, and lead direct reports and other colleagues 

• Project management skills 

• Deep personal dedication to public service 
   

Preferred Competencies:   

• Multilingual skills in English plus another language relevant to the Skokie community, including, but not limited to, Arabic, Assyrian, Dari, Pashto, Spanish, and Urdu 

• Public speaking skills, including comfort appearing on social media platforms with direction 

Skokie Public Library offers:

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community
• We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, participation in the IMRF pension plan, competitive paid time off, and more. 
  
• The pay range for new hires for this position is $73.284.44-$91,605.55. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Full Job Description: PE Patron Enagement Manager

In order to be considered, you must include a cover letter and resume when you apply. Position open until filled.