Director - Community Engagement - The New York Public Library - New York

Job description
For over a hundred years, The New York Public Library has been an icon of New York City and the world of public libraries: a unique combination of research and circulating services that provides books, rare materials, advice, and inspiration for anyone who walks through our doors. Our programmatic direction for the future builds on these strengths and further adapts them to our rapidly changing times. We will renew and build on our commitment to the collections that all of our users, from scholars to casual readers, depend upon. What we do, and will do even better, is connect people with collections, expertise, services, and programs that inspire and empower.

The Library is seeking a talented and dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Community Engagement. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, and in coordination / partnership with Government Relations and Communications & Marketing, the Director provides leadership, direction, management and administration of the Library's community engagement activities and programs.
This position working in close collaboration with staff in the branches is responsible for creating and maintaining productive relationships with community groups, advocates, library users and other key stakeholders in an effort to better meet the library needs of the community and to enhance the Library's responsiveness to users and community members throughout the Library’s service area.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local community organizations, community boards, local residents, library users and non-users and the Library
Developing, managing and implementing community development activities, public engagement programs and neighborhood advocacy initiatives for the Library
Developing, managing and implementing a community engagement training module across numerous departments for appropriate Library staff
Establishing and implementing short and long-range community engagement organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies and operating procedures; monitoring and evaluating programmatic and operational effectiveness, and implementing changes required for improvement

Desired Skills and Experience
The Library is searching for a dedicated individual with at least 5 years experience working with community groups and/or in community affairs and is knowledgeable about Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan communities and demographics. He/ she will have the proven ability to design and write successful community affairs programs, manage multiple diverse projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment. He/ she will also have a passion for the services provided by the Library and a deep understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.

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