Lone Cone Library is seeking a passionate and service driven member that can thrive in a collaborative environment. The Lone Cone Library is located in the small rural community of Norwood in Southwest Colorado. We are 45 minutes from the ski resort community of Telluride and only two hours from Moab or the Four Corners area. The mission of Lone Cone Library is to cultivate an inquisitive and thoughtful community by connecting people with resources both emerging and traditional; connecting people with people; and connecting people with opportunity. The library is embarking on a conceptual design project for the grounds surrounding our new (2019) facility. We plan to partner with other community organizations to create a place people come to learn, meet and/or relax. This member will support that mission and vision through raising community awareness of programs and opportunities available through marketing and communications, research new opportunities for funding and support fund development, and build and strengthen community partnerships and networks to build collective impact. Join a collaborative, supportive team in serving our community not only in ways traditional to libraries but also as an agent for change and economic development in our community. Our motto is “find a way to yes."
Service Activities
The VISTA member’s duties will include the following: 1)Work with the site supervisor to identify new opportunities for funding and support the development of financial resources. 2) Support the strategic collaboration between community partners and the library to build collective impact 3) Research new opportunities for networking and stakeholder engagement, and 4) Expand digital marketing strategies for the library and the Dark Sky groups through website development, social media content creation, and additional marketing materials..
Community Need Addressed
low economic opportunity for community members, low community engagement to library's programming
Position Outcomes
increased access to funding opportunities and programs
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
General Skills , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Communications , Dark Sky Familiarity , Team Work , Non-Profit Management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment