Partnerships Supervisor

Washington County, OR
$92,718.00 - $112,644.24 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 09, 2025
THE POSITION Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is seeking a strategic, community-focused leader to serve as the next Partnerships Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and advance a partnerships strategy that improves access and increases awareness of library services, deepening community impact across Washington County. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated Partnerships Team in building and sustaining meaningful relationships with community members, member libraries, community-based organizations, and other county departments. As a member of the WCCLS supervisory team, you will play a key role in leading systemwide initiatives and helping shape the future of library services. We're looking for someone who is passionate about access and community engagement, thrives in a highly collaborative environment, and is committed to ensuring our services reflect and respond to the diverse needs of the people we serve. In this role, you will: Lead partnerships and engagement strategy: Oversee planning and execution of all partnerships and engagement activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community priorities. Supervise the Partnerships Team: Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to support team members in achieving departmental and organizational objectives. Drive strategic initiatives to expand library access: Lead projects aimed at increasing awareness and use of library services, with a focus on measurable outcomes and community impact. Cultivate and maintain community relationships: Build trusted partnerships with community-based organizations, WCCLS member libraries, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and strengthen community trust. Serve as a community representative: Represent WCCLS at community meetings, events, and inter-agency committees to promote library services and build visibility. Manage administrative functions: Oversee team operations, including hiring, budgeting, and reporting, while supporting staff development and organizational effectiveness. Lead community feedback strategy: Guide efforts to collect and analyze community input, using data to identify needs and inform improvements in library access and services. About WCCLS WCCLS is not a library. We are a partnership among Washington County, nine cities and three non-profit organizations that operate local libraries. WCCLS provides the majority of funding for all public libraries in the county. We are a Washington County department of 36 FTE that supports 16 public library locations, giving patrons access to 1.5 million items in our shared collection. WCCLS reduces costs by efficiently centralizing operations such as our shared catalog, logistics, digital library collections, IT, and more. Learn more about WCCLS at wccls.org/about. Who You Work With You will report to the Community Relations Manager and supervise the Partnerships Librarians and Bilingual Community Resources Coordinator. This role involves close collaboration with library staff across 16 member libraries and the entire WCCLS team, especially Marketing & Communications, Library Systems & Collections, and the Data Analyst. Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader with a passion for community engagement and equitable access to public services. They bring a strong background in building and sustaining partnerships, along with experience leading teams and managing projects that drive measurable impact. This person is a thoughtful communicator and relationship-builder who can connect groups across a variety of community focus areas. You are skilled at navigating complex systems, aligning diverse stakeholder interests, and translating community feedback into actionable strategies. They understand the importance of listening to and learning from the community to shape responsive, relevant services. This position is classified as an Senior Program Coordinator. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link : Senior Program Coordinator MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a health, social service, business, or related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. OR Seven (7) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review: Human Resources will conduct first initial application screening for MQs beginning the week the posting closes and further screening may be conducted continuously depending on the business need. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received. Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. 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