Community Engagement Manager - Richard Elias-Mission Library

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Richard Elias-Mission Library serves as a vital community hub in Tucson—sitting at a meaningful geographic intersection. For many Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui community members, the library is one of the first public buildings encountered when traveling into the city from nearby tribal lands—positioning the site as both a gateway and a place of belonging. The surrounding area is also home to generations of Mexican, Mexican American, Black, and African American families, whose histories, traditions, and cultural presence continue to shape the identity, vibrancy, and rhythms of daily life in the region. Pima County is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Manager to serve as a key leadership position at Pima County Public Library. In this role, you will work closely with the Branch Manager to provide strong leadership at Richard Elias-Mission Library, overseeing all service-level librarians and programming, providing systemwide children’s services support, and acting as the liaison between the branch and the Community Engagement Office. You will lead the branch’s planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community engagement programs, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to foster meaningful connections with culturally diverse populations. A strong awareness of the local community is essential, which are key stakeholders alongside other external partners. The ideal candidate will have strong program management skills, experience supervising staff, and a deep understanding of communication principles and data analysis to measure and enhance program effectiveness. This role is critical in ensuring that Pima County Public Library engages effectively and inclusively with the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a program-related field, as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities. (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification and at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver license is at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years experience in a supervisory role.
• Minimum two (2) years experience with program management.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish - speak, read, write).
• Experience with/knowledge of interpreting and analyzing social, economic, housing, and demographic data using statistical methodologies.
• Experience with public speaking, facilitation, and planning.
• Experience with oral and written presentations with an emphasis on the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Experience teaching and training others.
• Experience working in a library setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages community engagement programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and priorities
• Manages and administers operational and program activities supporting community engagement and evaluates program effectiveness and success
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to achieve program goals and objectives
• Oversees communication efforts with community members, working collaboratively with marketing and support teams and serving as a program contact person associated with community awareness activities
• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action
• Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities
• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed
• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies
• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems
• Supervises and mentors program staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager