Assistant Director for Library Advancement

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. Develops, drives and monitors the Library's progress toward strategic and annual goals in areas of responsibility through active membership in the Library's Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Designs, executes and reports on annual and long-term philanthropic plans with measurable outcomes. Cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts and grants from major donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Leads a cohesive grant strategy, including proposal development through and compliance and reporting oversight. Builds corporate partnerships and sponsorships aligned with Library initiatives. Enacts donor recognition and stewardship programs. Supervises advancement staff and manage departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Serves as liaison to Foundation and Friends Boards, supporting their governance and strategies. Represents the Library at community, civic, and partner events, and promote the Library and its affinity groups when appropriate. Cultivates and maintains relationships with community leaders, organizations, and associations. Grows strong and supportive relationships with Library staff to ensure that advancement efforts align with the Library's strategic and operational plans.. Supports the overall mission of the library by providing customer service in a manner that creates positive customer experiences. Works with diverse populations to provide services in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner. Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change. Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees. Performs related work as required. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with six years' professional experience in fundraising, non-profit management, business development or marketing, two of which will be supervisory experience. An advanced degree, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and/or library fundraising experience is preferred.

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. 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