Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $74,244

The Sponsorship Coordinator for the Programming Division and First Deputy Commissioner’s Office is responsible for the cultivation and management of program partners who collaborate with the library to provide a range of programs and services for children, teens, and adults. Using their experience and knowledge of the local cultural, educational, and economic environment, the coordinator targets key partnerships that align to the library’s strategic goals to nurture learning, education, and discovery. Responsibilities include working with partners in the development and implementation of scalable and citywide initiatives at the library or in partner-provided settings; this may include developing and managing grant opportunities to support these activities. The coordinator also implements training and evaluation of partner programs with the library to ensure high quality experiences for participants and continuous improvement of all program components. This position works closely with CPL library staff who support children, teen, and adult programs to create effective partnerships that support learning and enrichment. This position requires the ability to manage multiple work streams and to engage in a high level of teamwork and communication.

LOCATION: HWLC 400 S. State Street Chicago, IL

DAYS OFF: Two days off per week

SHIFT: Monday- Friday 35 hours per week

HOURS: 35 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit hours

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Communications, Humanities, Education, or a directly related field, plus three years of work experience in sales, securing sponsorships or developing recruitment strategies; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• ​Knowledge of Civic and not-for-profit organizations in the City of Chicago​

• ​Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills

• ​​​Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library and information sciences

• Public library experience

• Project management experience

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on July 1, 2024. No exceptions will be made.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on 7/1/2024.