Description

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Multimedia Supervisor at the East Las Vegas Library.

The application deadline for this position is 9:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline at thelibrarydisctrict.org/job-openings.

DESCRIPTION OF HOURS AND WAGES:
This is a full-time position (40-hours per week). The hourly range is $67,357.00 to $90,265.00 per year.

DEFINITION:
Performs technical, creative, and lead supervisory work to include the inspiration, development, planning, coordination, and implementation of multimedia services, programs, and collaboration in the operation of innovation and connected learning environments at a branch library. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Branch Manager or assigned Department Head.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential and marginal functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Multimedia Operations
   Ensures the efficient operation of multimedia services to include innovation and connected learning environments within a branch library. Inspires customers to create, explore, collaborate, and plan for the future through a variety of hands-on projects, and self-directed, project-based learning. Schedules customers in the use of electronic and multimedia equipment and software programs. Instructs customers with specialized use of equipment and software programs. Establishes procedures, guidelines, and goals related to multimedia services. Tracks, maintains, submits, and evaluates a variety of reports including statistical data and innovation growth. Prepares and maintains budget and supply orders. Creates a welcoming, safe, and efficient learning environment.
   
   
2. Technical Management and Training
   Researches, selects, purchases, and maintains materials, electronic equipment, and various technology including hardware and software, related to multimedia services, innovation and connected learning. Performs technical functions in the operation of equipment, including setup, troubleshooting, updating, and maintaining hardware, software, and other related equipment including but not limited to audio/video production, podcast production, green screen technology, virtual reality equipment, robotics, cameras, and lighting. Performs inventory control and routine maintenance checks including identifying malfunctions and repair needs. Conducts a variety of training sessions for customers and staff related to multimedia services, including basic in-house safety. Maintains contact with vendors and outside agencies for the purpose of developing system enhancements and solving system problems. Determines recommendations for equipment and works closely with the Information Technology and Technical & Production Services departments to strengthen and maintain state-of-the-art industry standard gear. Utilizes a variety of electronic devices, sound recording equipment, and software programs including but not limited to graphic design, music production, video editing and production, sound isolation enclosures, disc jockey software and hardware, and chroma panels.
   
   
3. Program Development and Promotion
   Establishes, develops and promotes services, programs, activities, and events for innovation and connected learning spaces. Maintains calendar of events. Compiles and submits appropriate marketing and promotional requests to include writing draft copy of collateral materials. Assists with and promotes publicity efforts for innovation and connected learning activities, including partnerships and other collaborative efforts, by speaking publicly. Provides tours of the innovation and connected learning spaces for teachers, students, schools, interested groups, and guests. Conducts presentations to staff, Administration, Board of Trustees, and community groups as needed.
   
   
4. Customer Service and Communication
   Provides exceptional internal and external customer service to create positive relationships and experiences. Interacts extensively in person, over the telephone, and electronically in the general correspondence with customers, staff, other library systems, outside agencies, partners, collaborators, and vendors. Provides information about Library District activities, facilities, and services. Responds to public and staff inquiries in a courteous and timely manner. Effectively maintains positive internal communication between Library District branch staff, departments, and Administration.
   
   
5. Leadership and Supervision
   Supervises direct reports to include coaching, inspiring, scheduling, training, counseling, and completing performance evaluations. Hires staff, directs and prioritizes work, and administers discipline as required. Manages volunteer mentors and ensures an effective relationship between mentors and customer. Resolves a wide range of routine and non-routine issues and difficult situations including mediating between staff and customers. Interprets policies, procedures, best practices, and guidelines for staff and customers. Exercises decision-making skills and good judgment.
   
   
6. Community Impact
   Strategically develops and provides community outreach to a diverse group of youth/teens, adults, parents, teachers, and community members; conducts visits to schools, community centers, and other organizations to promote innovation and connected learning. Confers with library users and community groups to assist in inspiring, creating, planning, organizing, and implementing services and programs to improve literacies to include workforce development, financial literacy, self-directed and project-based learning, collaboration, and critical thinking; and to encourage greater patronage of the Library District.
   
   
7. Professional Development
   Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of connected learning, youth/teen and adult technical services and programs; attends training activities related to the latest innovations and practices in the field. Attends and/or conducts meetings and training sessions onsite and offsite, and participates in sharing ideas and issues in support of collaborative projects across networks. Supervises special projects; participates in committee work.
   
   
8. Other Responsibilities
   Provides reference and other services to library customers by searching files, the collection, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials. Maintains compliance with Library District and branch-specific policies and procedures and effectively explains these to customers and staff. Operates library and general office equipment including copy machine, scanning services, print stations, telephone, and fax machine. Promotes and supports the overall mission of the Library District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff.

Requirements

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.

Training and Experience:

Education:

Required: High school diploma OR GED equivalency.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:

Required: Experience with graphic design software; music production, creation, and performance software; video editing and production software; sound isolation enclosures; disc jockey or live performance experience; DJ software and hardware; chroma panels proficiency; photography and 360° video camera familiarity; proficiency with Microsoft and Apple products and software; STEAM background; social media proficiency; retail experience or public contact experience; OR an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred: Bilingual, Spanish Speaking.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.

Completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of PIC Training within 12-months of assuming position.

District provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six months from date of employment and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.