Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
- Develops and leads outreach strategies to engage under-served and diverse populations.
- Builds and maintains partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, and other stakeholders.
- Represents the library at community events and meetings to promote library services and programs.
- Plans, coordinates, and evaluates library programs and events, including literacy initiatives, workshops, cultural programs, and technology training. Oversees program budgets, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality delivery.
- Collaborates with library branches to ensure programming aligns with community needs and library goals.
- Supervises a team of program coordinators and outreach staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes creativity and innovation. Ensures staff training and development to enhance program delivery and outreach efforts.
- Tracks and analyzes program participation and outcomes to measure impact and identify areas for improvement. Prepares reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stays current with library trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in outreach and programming.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Communication Manager.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:- Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, or a related field. Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited program preferred.
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising. A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in library programming, community outreach, or a related area, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role. Five (5) or more years of experience in program development and outreach in a library setting preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in a second language commonly spoken in the community (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams toward achieving organizational goals, supported by strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in using office software and library technologies.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of library services.
- Proven ability to build and sustain strong community partnerships while remaining flexible and adaptive to changing priorities and community needs.
- Frequent travel to branch libraries and community locations. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $35.42 - $44.28 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.