Countywide Services Manager

Location Name: Pinellas Public Library Cooperative

County: Pinellas

Region: Central Florida

Address: 1330 Cleveland St.City: Clearwater FL 33755Zipcode: 33755

ALA accredited Masters required: Yes

PPLC is looking for a creative person who is enthusiastic about connecting communities, marketing, and promoting library services. The Countywide Services Manager:

• Collaborates with the Executive Director on the identification, development, coordination and oversight of grant programs and other Cooperative efforts. • Identifies and seeks external funding opportunities for special projects, programs, and services. • Responsible for developing grant proposals, monitoring activity, and fulfilling all report requirements. Works with all governmental and non-governmental funding sources on grant program administration. • Works with the Executive Director to compile reports, statistical data, and planning outcomes. • Collaborates with PPLC staff and Member Library staff to identify and create new community partnerships. • Serves as Acting Director, when Executive Director is out of the office. • Works with member library staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of countywide programs and services. • Develops and participates in activities to promote Cooperative library services. • Coordinates the preparation of promotional materials and publications that promote countywide programs and services. • Supervises PPLC staff in Countywide Services departments (Deaf Literacy Center and Talking Book Library).

Education/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or   equivalent. • A minimum of five years of relevant public library and/or library cooperative experience, including at least three years at the administrative level. • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and coordinate programs and services. • Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with PPLC staff, Board Members, government officials, and member library staff. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, problem solve, and prioritize workflow. • Ability to present information clearly and concisely and to prepare and maintain records and reports.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Cheryl Morales

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: (727) 441-8408

How to Apply / Instructions:

See full job description here: https://pplc.us/open-position/

Tell us why you would love working for PPLC in this capacity!

Send your letter of interest and resume to Cheryl Morales [email protected]