Description: Pender County Library is seeking an innovative professional to identify, build, and manage partnerships with community organizations, local government, and businesses throughout Pender County. The person in this position will provide active, strategic leadership for county-wide outreach activities and community relations and will coordinate the library’s marketing and social media. They will develop a strategic outreach plan to meet the needs of customers who cannot use the library in a traditional manner, do not have access to a physical branch in their community, and/or are otherwise underserved. They will be based at the Main Library in Burgaw but will serve communities throughout the county. This position will collaborate with staff at both locations to plan and coordinate off-site programs and services. This position will supervise Early Literacy Outreach program staff and will work under the supervision of the Library Director.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. Significant experience in community engagement, relationship building, and/or government relations. Experience and commitment to serving diverse populations and traditionally underserved populations. Experience in program planning and presentations. Familiarity/experience with libraries helpful but not mandatory. Familiarity with grant processes a plus. Proficiency in Spanish a plus
Salary: $52,879