Programs Consultant Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Programs Consultant 
Salary $50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-05602 LIB60083899 Department Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division State Library Opening Date 05/01/2025 Closing Date 5/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Library Professional Position Number 60083899 Salary Grade

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Description of Work •Internal DNCR Posting – Only current permanent NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by

G.S. 126

may apply. •

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY

• This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy. Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27610

Primary Purpose of Position:

The State Library is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Programs Consultant to join our team. The Programs Consultant will work with Library Development to provide an expert center of knowledge, skills, and resources for North Carolina libraries. Position facilitates and supports effective partnerships by providing leadership, fostering collaborative initiatives, and making resources available to North Carolina libraries. Develops, manages, and implements statewide library programs that meet the needs of communities across the state. It supports libraries in planning, presenting, and evaluating programs and projects. Promotes and supports excellent library service through outreach and engagement with libraries, representing the State Library around the state and at statewide and national meetings, conferences, and committees. It facilitates and supports effective library partnerships by providing leadership and resources. It also participates in the development of new grant programs, refinement of existing programs, and grant application support and troubleshooting. The primary audience for this position is public library directors, as well as public and academic library staff, involved in planning and delivering library programs and services. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provides advice to public library directors and staff on programs, services, and resources.
Participates as a library development team member to establish and accomplish division goals and objectives.
Provides outreach to assigned libraries via regular contact through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels; serves as liaison consultant on area of expertise to libraries; provides assistance and advice on matters pertaining to library partnerships and programs; engages with stakeholders to obtain input for planning and developing services.
Conducts annual monitoring of statewide programs to ensure compliance with all statutes, applicable state policies, rules, and procedures.
Identifies, builds, and maintains active collaborations and partnerships with libraries and related organizations.
Serve as an expert resource in working with internal and external customers; plan and develop long-term, strategic partnerships with different levels of library staff
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Communicate information about major and/or complex situations to internal and external audiences; serve as a technical resource in developing responses to external audiences

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 10 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Demonstrated experience developing long-term internal and external strategic partnerships.
Demonstrated experience managing and writing grants.
Demonstrated experience developing, presenting and providing training materials.
Demonstrated experience creating, editing, and presenting professional reports and presentations.
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office-Excel/Word.

Management Prefers:

Experience interpreting state and federal rules, regulations, and procedures regarding libraries, including LSTA and other grant programs, to library staff, library partner organizations, and other stakeholders. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Master’s degree in library and information science OR
a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution AND
three years of professional librarian experience related to the area of assignment; OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Section/Unit Description:

SLNC Library Development (LD) provides leadership and expertise to public, community college and academic libraries across North Carolina. LD supports libraries in implementing best practices and innovative services to meet the information needs of all North Carolinians. LD’s core services include administering grants, public librarian certification, professional development training, cooperative resource sharing, and consulting services in the areas of adult services & digital literacy, continuing education, data analysis & communication, federal programs, public library management, and youth services. These services promote high-quality, equitable library service throughout North Carolina.

Division Description:

The State Library of North Carolina provides exceptional library service and exceptional service to libraries, helping North Carolinians live more abundant and purposeful lives. The State Library enriches the lives of North Carolinians through access to information resources, strengthens communities through exceptional library services, and inspires and supports literacy and lifelong learning for all North Carolinians.

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