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    Posted: 31/Aug/2022 at 3:38pm

With career paths, workforce expectations, and business models changing dramatically, we are seeking someone ready to re-imagine how the Skokie Public Library engages with individuals and businesses to support their economic stability and strength. As Community Engagement Liaison for Economic Well-being, you will develop and implement strategies for partnerships, services, and programs for individuals who are establishing their career paths or need assistance to access/manage personal financial resources; and for local aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive. Driven by a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, you will build authentic and collaborative relationships with residents of and organizations serving the Skokie community, with an emphasis on immigrants, refugees, and historically marginalized groups. An ideal candidate will have outstanding communication and facilitation skills, a proven track record in developing and managing partnerships, experience working with historically marginalized groups and in community engagement. Experiences in library business services, workforce development, financial literacy, small business development centers, community banking, and/or entrepreneurship/small business management are welcome.

 

We want to hear from you if you fully embrace our core service values of community, collaboration, compassion, and curiosity; you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; you have a positive outlook; and you are flexible with change. You should apply if you love interacting with a diverse range of people, and connecting them to information, resources, and others to help them thrive. 

 

We seek those who share our passion for serving the people of Skokie. We strive to support and reflect our community through our dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly urge people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people of all ages, and people with disabilities to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Read the job description and learn more about our award-winning library.

 

Salary: The annual pay range for new hires in this position is $52,640 to $65,800. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and in alignment with internal equity.

Hours: Full-time, some evenings and weekends

Benefits: Health insurance including dependent coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Life insurance paid by the library. Enrollment in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and optional enrollment in Roth IRA or 457 deferred retirement plan. Generous paid time off: 4 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 7 holidays per year. Plus 8 weeks of paid parental leave. Employee Assistance Program that includes 24/7 anonymous emotional or work-life counseling, plus counseling for legal, financial, medical and benefit-related concerns.

 

Apply through the jobs page on our website. When using a Mac to apply, use a browser other than Safari. Communication with applicants is made via email through BambooHR, our Applicant Tracking System. Please add BambooHR to your list of acceptable addresses in your email to ensure you receive emails during the application process.

 

Position open until filled. Please include a cover letter and resume along with your application. Only candidates with a cover letter and resume will be considered.   

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