The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking an Assistant Director for Library Advancement.
The Assistant Director for Library Advancement (ADLA) reports to the Chief Librarian/ Library Director and leads a team of staff and volunteers responsible for developing and implementing multi-tiered philanthropic and external relations campaigns to increase support for the Jacksonville Public Library’s mission. The ADLA serves as a staff liaison to the Library Foundation of Jacksonville and the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library and other affinity groups. The ADLA provides executive leadership over all advancement functions including the annual campaign, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation sponsorship and underwriting, grant writing and donor and volunteer stewardship. Additionally, the ADLA works closely with the other members of the Library’s leadership teams to establish annual and longer-term plans that enrich lives, build community and foster success by bringing people information and ideas together.
Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
Preferred Attributes:
Relationship Building and Interpersonal Communication. The ideal candidate will have skill in establishing trust, communicating clearly, and working effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
Strategic Thinking and Planning: The ideal candidate will be able to set long-term goals, anticipate future needs, and develop clear, actionable plans. This includes evaluating options, aligning strategies with organizational priorities, and adjusting plans based on results and changing circumstances.
Project and Program Management: The ideal candidate will have the ability to organize complex initiatives, coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, track progress, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
Leadership and Team Development: The ideal candidate will possess the capacity to guide, motivate, and support staff and volunteers. This involves setting expectations, providing coaching and feedback, fostering accountability, and creating a positive, cohesive team environment.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
[email protected]