Director of Strategic Operations, Reading & Engagement

Director of Strategic Operations, Reading & Engagement

Overview The Director of Strategic Operations for Reading & Engagement will play a critical role in leading the Library's effort to develop, expand, and transform programs and initiatives for readers across New York City. Reporting to the Senior Director of the newly formed Department of Reading & Engagement, the Director of Strategic Operations will be a dynamic leader driving the development and promotion of innovative literary and cultural programs in The New York Public Library's 88 neighborhood branch locations in Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx. In addition to direct supervision of teams responsible for Outreach Services & Engagement, Adult Cultural Programming, and Readers Services, the Director will collaborate with a wide range of external partners in order to promote a vibrant and accessible literary culture for diverse New Yorkers. Internally, this includes coordinating with teams in Research, Children's, and Teen Services to support systemwide reader engagement efforts.

We are looking for someone we can count on to :

Own :

• The planning, coordination, and execution of literary and cultural programs for adultsincluding large-scale, high-profile events and flagship programs, as well as localized, branch-based programs.
• The cultivation of key relationships with programmatic and community partners to expand outreach and engagement.
• A complex and ever-changing portfolio of projects at various scales, with different funding sources, operational requirements, and deliverables.
• Promotion of a healthy work culture, clear operational structures and guidelines, and creating opportunities for staff development and growth.

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Responsibilities

Department

Branch Services & Programs

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$140,000 - $180,000 / year

Reporting To

Brian Jones

This role's hiring manager :

Brian Jones

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Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Required Experience

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Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

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Core Values All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

Work Environment

Physical Duties

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Union / Non Union

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This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed. The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locationsincluding research and branch librariesthroughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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