Description Hennepin County Library is seeking a New Arrival Services Coordinator (Spanish bilingual) to lead a pilot project focused on providing educational support for new arrival families sheltered by Hennepin County. Work will include coordinating communication between county and community partners, listening to and engaging directly with families, tracking activities and outcomes, and developing and presenting progress reports. The initial scope of the pilot project will be supporting Spanish-speaking families currently sheltered in Bloomington, MN.
The Library New Arrival Services Coordinator will be a member of the library's Community Engagement Team, and will work closely with the Education Support Services New Arrival Support Coordinator to successfully implement this pilot project and propose recommendations for improving ongoing library services to new arrival families in Hennepin County.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will primarily be located in library and county facilities in Bloomington, Minnesota and surrounding areas. Work hours will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with some evening and weekend hours required.
Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type: This is a full-time, (limited duration/temporary) benefit earning position expected to last through December 2024 with the possibility of extension for up to 18 months.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will: Develop policies, procedures and plans for pilot project supporting new arrival families. Act as liaison between the Library, Education Support Services (ESS), Bloomington Shelter Site, Housing, Bloomington School District, Broadband and Digital Inclusion, Community Based Organizations, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate and obtain feedback from residents in shelter, and key stakeholders including co-facilitating listening and feedback sessions. Conduct literature review/environmental scan on new arrival support efforts nationwide in a public library setting. Convene key stakeholders and co-facilitate ongoing meetings and workgroups. Establish goals and objectives and evaluate performance of the pilot project. Work with key stakeholders on data collection plan and ongoing review of needed data collection. Develop and present quarterly reports on pilot project and progress on goals and objectives. Evaluate staffing needs and budget cost implications, assist in setting priorities and making recommendations for future work supporting new arrival families. Need to have: One of the following: Eight or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position. General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets. Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and four or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position. General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish, in addition to English, both verbally and in writing. Nice to have: Experience: Coordinating and planning complex projects or initiatives. Evaluating the success of projects or initiatives. Leading or facilitating educational or literacy programming. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of community engagement. Latino residents and/or community members, including cultural interests, strengths, needs, and barriers. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual duties and pay.
About the department:
Hennepin County Library's mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities, and we believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future limited duration and permanent part-time and full-time vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Roberta Arpinar
