Job Title: Outreach Manager
EPL is looking for a community-minded leader who knows how to build relationships, bring people together, and turn community connections into meaningful opportunities. The Outreach Manager leads a team and services that take EPL beyond our traditional library locations, connecting people with library resources, workforce opportunities, and other services where they live, work, learn, and connect.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience building meaningful community relationships and partnerships.
- Experience engaging with diverse communities and connecting people with resources or services.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading staff, projects, programs, or community initiatives.
- A commitment to EPL's mission, Patron First Promise, and community-centered service.
What You'll Do:
- Lead, coach, and develop the Outreach team while creating a positive, accountable, and supportive workplace where staff can do their best work.
- Oversee the Bookmobile, workforce development vehicle, and other outreach services that bring EPL resources and opportunities into the community.
- Build meaningful relationships with community organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, government partners, and others to expand EPL's reach.
- Listen to what communities need and work across EPL to connect people with the right library services, resources, staff, or location.
- Bring new ideas to the table by identifying opportunities to expand access, strengthen partnerships, and continuously improve how EPL serves the community.
- Represent EPL throughout the community while creating welcoming, meaningful experiences that reflect our Patron First Promise.
Why You'll Enjoy It:
- You'll have the opportunity to shape how EPL shows up in the community and help determine where and how library services can make the greatest impact.
- You'll lead a team whose work brings library services directly into the community.
- You'll build relationships that matter, working alongside community organizations, businesses, agencies, and partners to create new opportunities for the people we serve.
- You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and creating meaningful experiences for our community.
Pay: $48,750.00 - $54,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
