Coordinator for Library Operations

The Culture Administration works for a broad arts and cultural life for everyone to participate in. We strive for a sustainable and open city that places culture and art at the center.

The Culture Administration has approximately 800 employees who primarily work within libraries, cultural centers, museums, and other cultural activities.

Job Responsibilities

As a coordinator for library operations, you will work with an active offering where users are in focus.

Together with colleagues, you will make the library's services accessible to our visitors. You will be part of an organization characterized by great commitment and have the opportunity to further develop the operations together with other staff. You will report directly to the unit manager and be part of a team that coordinates the operations from a holistic perspective.

The position is split, where approximately 50 percent of the role involves a coordinating function focusing on leadership, development, and coordination of operations, and approximately 50 percent involves working as a librarian in the public service.

As a coordinator, your responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating daily operations in consultation with the unit manager
• Driving development work and improved working methods in consultation with the unit manager
• Coordinating program planning and leading operational meetings
• Supporting, coaching, and mentoring colleagues as needed
• Introducing and mentoring new staff and taking in substitutes according to established routines
• Participating in cross-departmental forums and collaboration projects

As a librarian, your responsibilities include:

• Working with program activities and reading promotion initiatives
• Serving in the public operations
• Book setup and media work.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has work experience in a coordinating or leadership role
• Has a university degree
• Has work experience in library operations

As a coordinator at Kulturhuset Blå Stället, you will play a key role in creating a creative and inspiring atmosphere for both employees and visitors. We view positively if you have good knowledge of the local area of Angered, Nordost, and you should have a holistic view that allows you to understand and meet various needs within cultural operations. We also see that you thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration with others is central.

Warm welcome with your application!

Other

The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination. We care about our employees' health and offer, among other things, wellness grants, discounted gym memberships, and bicycle benefits. We have a smoke-free working time.

We recruit based on a competency-based recruitment process to ensure a fair and equal recruitment. In this recruitment, we do not use cover letters. Instead, you will answer questions related to the job's requirements and competencies to ensure a fair, norm-critical, and accurate process.

For your interview, you need to bring valid identification (passport/national ID) and, if necessary, proof of residence permit. This is to ensure your identity and your right to work in Sweden.

To those representing staffing and recruitment companies: For this recruitment, we have made a decision regarding recruitment channels and therefore kindly decline further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.