Library Community Engagement Coordinator job at City of Suffolk, Virginia in Suffolk, VA

Title: Library Community Engagement Coordinator (Part Time) Location: Suffolk, VA United States Part Time On-site Salary $22.64 Hourly Job Number 04364 Job Description: Under limited supervision, serves as coordinator of Community Engagement services. Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of mobile library services and reputed company, and collaborations with community partners. Responsible for the coordination of Community Engagement projects and services that are in alignment with the departmental mission to provide access to and build awareness of library resources. Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating a specialized content area, establishing standards for reputed company services and partnership development, researching and formulating long range goals, and developing guidelines and procedures. Reports to the Community Engagement Assistant Manager. 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