Head Librarian

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE OF GREATER VANCOUVER Full time

**Head Librarian**:
**Head Librarian**:
**Part Time 30 hours/week**

**Wage range: $27.95 - $31.05 per hour**

**About Us**

The Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library (IWJPL) located within the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver is looking for an inspirational and visionary Head Librarian to lead the staff and volunteers in the day to day operations of the library. They will be responsible for library programming, collection acquisitions and will work collaboratively with internal departments such as the Jewish Book Festival.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes extended health and dental, an employee pension plan and employee assistance program (EAP).

**About the position**

The Head Librarian manages all library operations and heads a team of committed professionals and volunteers in creating a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable space in which members of the Jewish and non-Jewish community can access resources to serve their needs.

**Highlighted areas of responsibility**
- Collection development and acquisitions
- Supervision and development of staff and volunteers
- Fundraising through annual telethon, used book sales, donor development and grant writing
- Budget development and monitoring

**Qualifications**
- Master of Library and Information Services degree. A Library Technician Diploma (LTD) will also be considered with the right combination of experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions
- Some Hebrew knowledge is an asset
- Advanced computer and technical skills

A full job description can be found here**How to apply**

Application closes: June 30, 2023

Position start date: August 8, 2023

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