DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a News Reporter- MMJ who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW-TV) -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8.
The News Reporter- MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned.
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news. The right candidate will operate our of a bureau and work autonomously most of the time. Excellent time management skills are a must.
The region is home to some of the best museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find, year-round, theaters with live shows, concerts, streets festivals and more. DC is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There’s plenty to do outdoors from the National Parks to bike trails. Washington, DC also boasts incredible food with a heavy presence of Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to grow your career in a high-profile market.
The MMJ produces, reports, writes, voices, and is capable of editing and feeding news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant fact s
Ability to perform live shots
Has the ability to function as an MMJ if required
Makes meaningful and frequent (daily) contributions to the station’s digital platforms
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $70,000K-$75,000K. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.
#LI-Onsite – for jobs that require employees to work at the office
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a News Reporter- MMJ who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW-TV) -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8.
The News Reporter- MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned.
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news. The right candidate will operate our of a bureau and work autonomously most of the time. Excellent time management skills are a must.
The region is home to some of the best museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find, year-round, theaters with live shows, concerts, streets festivals and more. DC is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There’s plenty to do outdoors from the National Parks to bike trails. Washington, DC also boasts incredible food with a heavy presence of Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to grow your career in a high-profile market.
The MMJ produces, reports, writes, voices, and is capable of editing and feeding news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant fact s
Ability to perform live shots
Has the ability to function as an MMJ if required
Makes meaningful and frequent (daily) contributions to the station’s digital platforms
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $70,000K-$75,000K. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.
#LI-Onsite – for jobs that require employees to work at the office
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
Assists in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws
Works closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
Assists with managing engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets.
Manages and coordinates fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
Evaluates, selects, installs, services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems
Repairs and maintains station building infrastructures
Assists in maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
Familiarity with Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS software/hardware products a plus
Fluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work extended hours, as needed
Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
#LI-Onsite
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .
The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
Assists in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws
Works closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
Assists with managing engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets.
Manages and coordinates fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
Evaluates, selects, installs, services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems
Repairs and maintains station building infrastructures
Assists in maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
Familiarity with Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS software/hardware products a plus
Fluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work extended hours, as needed
Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
#LI-Onsite
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
DC News Now and Nexstar Digital DC is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Digital Media Sales Account Executive to join our sales team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital advertising, client relationships, and achieving revenue goals in a fast-paced media environment.
Prospect, pitch, and close new business with agencies and direct advertisers
Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline through outreach, networking, and referrals
Build and maintain long-term client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service
Prepares and presents tailored digital media proposals and campaigns to customers
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and deliverables to meet both client and company objectives
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities
Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
Requirements & Skills:
2-5 years of experience in media and digital media sales, advertising or account management
Strong understanding of digital media platforms (display, video, social, CTV)
Established relationships with brand advertisers and/or agencies strongly preferred
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills
Valid driver’s license, operational motor vehicle, with an acceptable driving record
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related fields preferred
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $75K-$100K+ a base draw is guaranteed while you build accounts, with a generous commission schedule that can double and triple your income over time.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
#LI-Onsite
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .
DC News Now and Nexstar Digital DC is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Digital Media Sales Account Executive to join our sales team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital advertising, client relationships, and achieving revenue goals in a fast-paced media environment.
Prospect, pitch, and close new business with agencies and direct advertisers
Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline through outreach, networking, and referrals
Build and maintain long-term client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service
Prepares and presents tailored digital media proposals and campaigns to customers
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and deliverables to meet both client and company objectives
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities
Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
Requirements & Skills:
2-5 years of experience in media and digital media sales, advertising or account management
Strong understanding of digital media platforms (display, video, social, CTV)
Established relationships with brand advertisers and/or agencies strongly preferred
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills
Valid driver’s license, operational motor vehicle, with an acceptable driving record
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related fields preferred
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $75K-$100K+ a base draw is guaranteed while you build accounts, with a generous commission schedule that can double and triple your income over time.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
#LI-Onsite
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .
Front Range Community College
Title: Public and Access Services Librarian
Position Type: Professional Tech Full time
College: Front Range Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: FRCC Libraries
Campus: Westminster Campus
Location: Westminster, CO
Salary Range: $56,523-$59,349 annually
Who We Are:
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Job Summary:
The Public and Access Services Librarian oversees daily operations, provides leadership, and strategic direction for the Westminster Campus Library’s Access Services. This includes customer service/reference, circulation/course reserves, collection usage, and interlibrary loan. The Public and Access Services Librarian will report to the Westminster Campus Library Director and will closely work with the Assistant Library Director to ensure appropriate training, assignments, and duties for work-study students. This position will provide leadership to resolve facilities and security-related issues while on duty. The Public and Access Services Librarian will serve as the point person for the integrated library system and other library systems for access services. This role contributes to the strategic goals of the college by helping create a superior student experience, providing high-quality delivery of a broad range of library services, and providing data analysis of usage. The Public and Access Services Librarian needs to be able to work flexible hours in backup situations (mornings, evenings, and weekends) and for special events. This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Customer Service/Reference
Serves as the primary point of contact for customer service and reference support.
Assists in developing online research guides and helps students identify and locate resources for research assignments.
Ensures delivery of outstanding customer service across both in-person and virtual chat reference channels.
Continually identifies opportunities to improve library efficiency and enhance the customer service experience.
Trains student employees to deliver outstanding customer service.
Circulation/Course Reserves
Oversees circulation operations, including opening & closing the library, managing daily operations, responding to building and emergency situations in the absence of the director, and maintaining library equipment.
Supports the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a new Integrated Library System (ILS), collaborating with Westminster Public Library staff to identify and resolve system issues.
Coordinates with the Assistant Library Director to train new student employees and ensure timely completion of daily tasks and assignments.
Manages reserve operations, including interpreting library and copyright policies and processing reserve material.
Data Analysis
Analyzes trends in data sets and creates graphical presentations for department director.
Compiles data monthly for the WC Library annual report.
Keeps appraised of changes in technology and test new products and applications, as it applies to the library.
Summarizes and synthesizes data and information for end-users, in both verbal and written form.
Analyzes usage of the collection and provides a recommendation to the director of materials to weed from the collection and titles for addition.
Interlibrary Loan
Manages and processes interlibrary loan borrowing and lending requests with OCLC WorldShare.
Coordinates with the FRCC Westminster Campus Mail Room to receive and send interlibrary loan material (courier service is not used).
Competencies/KSAs:
Active listening: Provides active listening through customer service within the FRCC Library, Westminster Public Library, and working with colleagues in other departments within the college.
Writing: Understands that writing must always be professional, including informal communications.
Oral Communication: Provides oral communication with all patrons and staff for both FRCC and the Westminster Public Library.
Customer service: Provides outstanding customer service, making sure all questions are answered to the patron’s satisfaction.
Technology: Understands the technology needed for all access services & virtual reference technology applications.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creates an environment of DEI for all patrons and staff for both FRCC and the Westminster Public Library.
Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC and the FRCC Westminster Campus Library. Understands the importance of the work to support the FRCC Library and institutional goals.
Student Centeredness: Adopts a philosophy that creates the ability to treat the student as the cornerstone of all our work.
Mentoring & Coaching: Provides mentoring and coaching to colleagues and patrons when needed. Also seeks mentoring and feedback to improve own performance.
Data Usage: Analyzes the data within the entire Library, paying particular attention to what the data shows about access services and the impact on students. Works with the Library Director & Assistant Library Director to understand the data in how to help improve access services.
Cultural Self-Awareness: Examine own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve patrons.
Cultural Competence: Recognizes the need to become knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students of other backgrounds. Change approach to reflect the new learning.
Equity Mindedness: Learns to view Library operations through an equity lens. Be willing to call attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students. Understand the College's equity goals and how your role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals.
Operational Planning: Understands the college's various strategic plans and understand how your work supports each of them. Also understand the library’s expectations and find proactive ways to support the goals.
Team Building: Participates in team-building exercises and strives to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues within the FRCC Library, Westminster Public Library, and in other departments within the college.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
At least 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in public services (specifically circulation and reference/customer service) in a library
Strong communication skills along with presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Selection Process:
The selection process for this position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.
Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of Sunday, August 30 at 11:55pm.
This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Application Instructions:
In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor.
Additional Information/Benefits:
Salary Information: The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.
Benefits Information: For information about benefits for Administrative, Professional and Technical Employees and Faculty, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page .
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
Title: Public and Access Services Librarian
Position Type: Professional Tech Full time
College: Front Range Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: FRCC Libraries
Campus: Westminster Campus
Location: Westminster, CO
Salary Range: $56,523-$59,349 annually
Who We Are:
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Job Summary:
The Public and Access Services Librarian oversees daily operations, provides leadership, and strategic direction for the Westminster Campus Library’s Access Services. This includes customer service/reference, circulation/course reserves, collection usage, and interlibrary loan. The Public and Access Services Librarian will report to the Westminster Campus Library Director and will closely work with the Assistant Library Director to ensure appropriate training, assignments, and duties for work-study students. This position will provide leadership to resolve facilities and security-related issues while on duty. The Public and Access Services Librarian will serve as the point person for the integrated library system and other library systems for access services. This role contributes to the strategic goals of the college by helping create a superior student experience, providing high-quality delivery of a broad range of library services, and providing data analysis of usage. The Public and Access Services Librarian needs to be able to work flexible hours in backup situations (mornings, evenings, and weekends) and for special events. This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Customer Service/Reference
Serves as the primary point of contact for customer service and reference support.
Assists in developing online research guides and helps students identify and locate resources for research assignments.
Ensures delivery of outstanding customer service across both in-person and virtual chat reference channels.
Continually identifies opportunities to improve library efficiency and enhance the customer service experience.
Trains student employees to deliver outstanding customer service.
Circulation/Course Reserves
Oversees circulation operations, including opening & closing the library, managing daily operations, responding to building and emergency situations in the absence of the director, and maintaining library equipment.
Supports the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a new Integrated Library System (ILS), collaborating with Westminster Public Library staff to identify and resolve system issues.
Coordinates with the Assistant Library Director to train new student employees and ensure timely completion of daily tasks and assignments.
Manages reserve operations, including interpreting library and copyright policies and processing reserve material.
Data Analysis
Analyzes trends in data sets and creates graphical presentations for department director.
Compiles data monthly for the WC Library annual report.
Keeps appraised of changes in technology and test new products and applications, as it applies to the library.
Summarizes and synthesizes data and information for end-users, in both verbal and written form.
Analyzes usage of the collection and provides a recommendation to the director of materials to weed from the collection and titles for addition.
Interlibrary Loan
Manages and processes interlibrary loan borrowing and lending requests with OCLC WorldShare.
Coordinates with the FRCC Westminster Campus Mail Room to receive and send interlibrary loan material (courier service is not used).
Competencies/KSAs:
Active listening: Provides active listening through customer service within the FRCC Library, Westminster Public Library, and working with colleagues in other departments within the college.
Writing: Understands that writing must always be professional, including informal communications.
Oral Communication: Provides oral communication with all patrons and staff for both FRCC and the Westminster Public Library.
Customer service: Provides outstanding customer service, making sure all questions are answered to the patron’s satisfaction.
Technology: Understands the technology needed for all access services & virtual reference technology applications.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creates an environment of DEI for all patrons and staff for both FRCC and the Westminster Public Library.
Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC and the FRCC Westminster Campus Library. Understands the importance of the work to support the FRCC Library and institutional goals.
Student Centeredness: Adopts a philosophy that creates the ability to treat the student as the cornerstone of all our work.
Mentoring & Coaching: Provides mentoring and coaching to colleagues and patrons when needed. Also seeks mentoring and feedback to improve own performance.
Data Usage: Analyzes the data within the entire Library, paying particular attention to what the data shows about access services and the impact on students. Works with the Library Director & Assistant Library Director to understand the data in how to help improve access services.
Cultural Self-Awareness: Examine own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve patrons.
Cultural Competence: Recognizes the need to become knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students of other backgrounds. Change approach to reflect the new learning.
Equity Mindedness: Learns to view Library operations through an equity lens. Be willing to call attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students. Understand the College's equity goals and how your role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals.
Operational Planning: Understands the college's various strategic plans and understand how your work supports each of them. Also understand the library’s expectations and find proactive ways to support the goals.
Team Building: Participates in team-building exercises and strives to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues within the FRCC Library, Westminster Public Library, and in other departments within the college.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
At least 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in public services (specifically circulation and reference/customer service) in a library
Strong communication skills along with presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Selection Process:
The selection process for this position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.
Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of Sunday, August 30 at 11:55pm.
This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Application Instructions:
In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor.
Additional Information/Benefits:
Salary Information: The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.
Benefits Information: For information about benefits for Administrative, Professional and Technical Employees and Faculty, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page .
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