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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">Hello colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">I’m pleased to announce an
<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/4292574/partnerships-team-leader">
exciting career opportunity at WCCLS</a>. This position offers some schedule flexibility, hybrid work, and the opportunity to build the future of equitable and accessible public library service in Washington County with a team of thoughtful, dedicated, and
fun colleagues. The annual compensation is $89,066 - $108,207, plus <a href="https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/benefits">
benefits</a>. Join us!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">The Opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/4292574/partnerships-team-leader">WCCLS is hiring a Partnerships Team Leader</a> under the direction
of our new Community Relations Manager, Hillary Ostlund. They will work collaboratively with WCCLS' partner libraries, community-based organizations, other county departments, and public agencies to build connections, grow relationships, and increase the impact
of WCCLS in the community through strategic partnerships. This is a new team in our recently reorganized department. A key part of laying the foundation for this team will be developing a countywide community engagement strategy to work with partner organizations
that serve culturally specific groups, houseless individuals, people in custody, older adults, youth, and more. Another critical initiative will be leading and supporting a framework to move forward shared initiatives with our 12 partner agencies operating
libraries in Washington County, which employ around 500 library workers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">The Ideal Candidate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">Our ideal Partnerships Team Leader thrives on building relationships, understanding that they will achieve organizational goals by identifying and leveraging opportunities
for collaboration. Our ideal candidate has the drive to lead the creation of new systems of work in an organization, the emotional intelligence to thoughtfully lead change, and the patience to continue to make incremental progress on long-term goals. You
are an energetic ambassador for libraries, with demonstrated success connecting with diverse communities, cultures, and audiences, finding opportunities for collaboration and community-building wherever you go. You have a track record of work that prioritizes
equity of access and inclusion, resulting in practical and meaningful improvements for the communities we serve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">The public libraries in Washington County are key partners in this work, and our ideal candidate will have experience working in a public library context. Since
the Partnerships Team Leader will be building a new team and responsible for the team's budget, we are looking for a candidate with supervisory/leadership and budget experience. An MLS or other master’s degree is
<i>not</i> required. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">As Partnerships Team Lead, on any given day you may find yourself:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Connecting with your direct reports and supporting their work.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0B3F58;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Meeting with the WCCLS Supervisor Team to set and monitor goals for the department.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0B3F58;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Collaborating with the Data Analyst on integrating countywide demographic and library usage data analytics into the community engagement strategy.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0B3F58;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Working with the Library Systems and Collections Supervisor in sensitive communication with libraries about refining circulation policies and procedures for the shared integrated library system.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0B3F58;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Overseeing your team in their work on high profile and complex countywide projects, such as partnerships with local school districts and partner libraries to upload student data and create library
cards, reaching students who may not otherwise obtain library cards.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0B3F58;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Connecting with representatives from community-based organizations, community leaders, and partners from other county departments, and representing WCCLS at service provider meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/4292574/partnerships-team-leader">See the full posting and apply online at Washington County’s
jobs site</a>. The position closes on 12/25/2023, and staff will begin reviewing applications in January.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58">Lisa</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#0B3F58"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0B3F58"><img border="0" width="80" height="80" style="width:.8333in;height:.8333in" id="Picture_x0020_819063331" src="cid:image001.png@01DA26AF.D375DCA0" alt="A yellow logo in a blue circle
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Lisa Tattersall</span></b><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">She/her
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Manager<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Washington County Cooperative Library Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">503-388-0077<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#0B3F58;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="mailto:lisat@wccls.org"><span style="color:blue">lisat@wccls.org</span></a>
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