Manager for Library Events Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4853662) Apply  Manager for Library Events Location Jacksonville Public Library, FL Job Type Appointed Employee Job Number 2025-06457 Department PUBLIC LIBRARY Opening Date 03/03/2025 Closing Date 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Manager for Library Events. This is an appointed position reporting to the Senior Manager for Main Library and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events that collaboratively impact the community and support the mission of the Jacksonville Public Library. The Manager for Library Events (MLE) serves as a member of the Library's leadership team and delivers results by expanding the organization's capacity through coordination and collaboration with external individuals and organizations and internal team members. The MLE manages systemwide events while also serving as advisor to branch library staff hosting events. The MLE manages existing systemwide event partnerships and creates new event partnerships that align with the Library’s strategic priorities. 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, to 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. Examples of Work + Serves as project manager for large Main Library events Creates detailed event plans, including timelines, budgets, logistics, goals, and security needs. + Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience. + Oversees the execution of large-scale events, including making floor plans and staff assignments. + Serves as the main point of contact for events to Library staff and partners. + Evaluates all aspects of events to ensure they align with the Library’s mission/ vision/ strategic agenda, recommend/implement objectives and attainable goals. + Works with staff to ensure community collaboration from inception through planning to event. + Works as an advisor to branches and affinity groups on events that support the Library. support + Regularly evaluates partnerships for community impact. + Works in collaboration with Library leadership and staff in the development and implementation of policy and procedure relating to events. + Works in collaboration with the Manager for Contracts to secure memorandums of understanding (MOUs) when necessary. + Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information Position Requirements: + Five years of education and/or professional experience in libraries, event management, project management, non-profit management, or related fields. + Bachelor’s Degree from accredited institution preferred. Preferred Skills: + Demonstrated excellence in written communication and oral presentation skills. + Ability to relate well and build appropriate rapport and relationships with a variety of people in all levels of the organization, as well as people outside the organization. Licensing/Certification/Registration: + A valid driver's license may be required and must be maintained during employment in this class. + Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification. 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. 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. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “info@governmentjobs.com” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. 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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer. www.coj.net/benefits 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes + No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? + Yes + No 03 A bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred. Do you have a degree? + Yes + No 04 If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. 05 Do you have five years of education and/or professional experience in libraries, event management, project management, non-profit management, or related fields? + Yes + No 06 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 07 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 08 If you stated you have experience in a related field, please state what the related field is and explain how this is related to the required areas listed above. 09 Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess. + FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class E Driver License + GA Standard Driver's License + GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + License from another State. + Learner Permit + My license is currently invalid. + I do not possess any type of Driver's License. 10 If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions? + C or 1 - Business Purpose Only + D or H - Employment Purposes + P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device + S or I – Other Restriction + Two or more of these restrictions. + I have an out of state license. + None of the above. 11 Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 12 Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 13 Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date? + Yes + No 14 I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request. + Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license. + No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license. + I do not possess a valid driver's license. 15 Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. 16 If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference + Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application. + No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me. 17 Cover Letter and resume are required. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. 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