Sacramento Public Library -- Community & Virtual Services Manager

Link: www.CalOpps.org 

Application Deadline:  4pm on Monday, December 1, 2014

Are you someone with a hankering to oversee an ever expanding virtual communications universe? Do you have a combination of strong organizational skills, technology acumen, and an eye for the right graphic image?  If you answered yes to any of these, we want to hear from you.

Sacramento Public Library is seeking a highly skilled individual to manage the day-to-day operations of virtual services, communications and marketing. This includes the Library web presence, social media, digital content development and acquisition along with system-wide communications and marketing.  It also includes development and oversight of intranet services. The manager works in collaboration with direct reports as well as with units throughout the library system, specifically IT, Collection Services, and public services staff.

The Sacramento Public Library is the fourth largest library system in California, serving more than 1.4 million residents in Sacramento County, including the incorporated cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento.  The system is a Joint Powers Authority, governed by a 15-member board comprised of elected officials from each of the member jurisdictions, with representation based on each jurisdiction's population.  The Authority operates 28 libraries, including the Central Library in downtown Sacramento, which has nearly 300 staff members, a collection of 2 million volumes and an annual budget of $36 million. More than 700,000 residents have library cards and 8 million items are circulated annually. The Library welcomes more than 4 million visitors annually.

Sacramento is a thriving, just-right-sized city with vibrant neighborhoods, sports and recreation opportunities, and plenty of places to walk and bike. The downtown area is poised to become the entertainment center for the region with the construction of a new arena just blocks from the Central Library.  The arena will increase the library's visibility and enhance its reputation as a destination and community hub.

The Library provides an excellent benefits package and competitive salary, more than 180 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year and 60 hours of management leave. This position is covered by an unrepresented personnel resolution and the salary is within the management broadband.

EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years direct experience with library virtual services and content development with two (2) years at the supervisory level or higher is required. Experience in digital content acquisition, online communications or marketing preferred.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.  Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university is required.