Operations Coordinator for Libraries in Mjölby Municipality

Mjölby kommun · plný úvazek

Mjölby, Švédsko

We are Mjölby Municipality. Together we deliver services, build communities, and exercise public authority. Our work is for the benefit of society with the citizen's best interests in focus – throughout their entire life. The Department of Culture and Recreation is one of Mjölby Municipality's six departments. With approximately 240 employees, we create opportunities for the municipality's visitors and residents to experience and participate in a diverse leisure and cultural life. We operate activities directly and provide support to cultural and recreational activities run by non-profit associations, study organizations, and other actors. The department includes libraries, a swimming facility, a cultural school, youth centers, and other cultural and recreational activities. The Libraries in Mjölby are a dynamic workplace with 15 engaged and creative employees. Our library facilities are meeting places where everyone is welcome for cultural experiences and knowledge gathering. Our operations are located in Mjölby, Skänninge, Mantorp, and Väderstad. We work actively outside the library spaces and collaborate with various actors in diverse contexts. The libraries also offer library services to the criminal justice system, technology assistance, and participate in various events, such as Pride. The Libraries in Mjölby are part of the Göta collaboration with a shared library card and library system. Together with other municipalities, we collaborate to provide equal access to services for all. Do you want to create engagement and participation and work for library and cultural activities for more people in Mjölby Municipality? Then we have the job for you! 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES We are now seeking an Operations Coordinator who wants to help drive and develop library operations together with us. In addition to standard librarian duties, you will play a central role in the development of operations. You plan and coordinate events, collaboration projects, and project applications, and serve as an important contact person for library matters, both internally and externally. We would particularly appreciate your interest in and responsibility for developing the library's work with media and information literacy (MIL). In this role, you will also support the unit manager in resource planning of operations, including tasks such as scheduling, absence management, and invoice handling. When needed, you will represent the library as a substitute for the unit manager at external network meetings. As Operations Coordinator, you serve as the unit manager's closest support in daily operations. Therefore, it is important that you have a pedagogical, solution-oriented, and objective approach, as well as a strong ability to collaborate with colleagues and external partners. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who has: • An academic degree in Library and Information Science or another academic education that the employer deems equivalent • Substantial experience working in library operations • A good understanding of libraries' broad and complex mission We consider it advantageous if you have: • Completed some form of leadership training • Previous experience in leadership or project management • Experience with finances and personnel systems • Knowledge of MIL (media and information literacy), reading promotion methods, and pedagogy • Knowledge of digital technology and digital services as well as marketing We are looking for someone who is confident in their professional role and has a strong ability to collaborate with others. You are attentive, show empathy and respect in your interactions with both colleagues and partners and visitors. As a person, you are unpretentious and value others' contributions while contributing to a positive work environment. You work in a structured, systematic, and reliable manner with focus on quality, results, and good service. You easily place the user's needs at the center and strive for high customer satisfaction. The role requires that you can make well-founded decisions, both independently and together with others, and that you have the ability to take initiative and drive work forward. You have high integrity and feel confident standing behind decisions made. With good structure, holistic thinking, and understanding of the organization's goals, you contribute support and guidance in both operational and strategic matters. We are a safe and sustainable employer. Large enough to offer employees good working conditions and exciting development opportunities. Small enough for close collaboration, participation, and influence. With focus on our mission to benefit society, we enable space for personal responsibility and creativity. Together we drive the municipality and sustainable social development forward. Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: September 30, 2026. Our municipality is expanding with approximately 28,600 residents. We are close to each other and close to the rest of the world; communications are excellent. Mjölby Municipality's vision is summarized in a slogan: Worldly and homesick. Worldly stands for openness, innovation, desire to grow, and belief in the future. Homesick stands for pride and joy in our home region. With us, it is easy to live a good life. With your application, please attach relevant educational certificates and diplomas that support your CV. If you advance to the interview stage, we will verify your ID document. Read more about our recruitment process at www.mjolby.se/ledigajobb.