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Position Overview:

USGBC is seeking an individual skilled in library or information sciences to serve as its Knowledge Center Manager. This position is an entry-level management role that will manage the Knowledge Exchange and Knowledge Center, which serve as USGBC's interactive platform for the exchange of green building knowledge.

Responsibilities:

Operational:

• Manage operations of the Knowledge Resource Center (KRC) program
• Represent the Education department on USGBC's Operations Committee
• Liaise with the Technology department and facilitate the integration of technical tools into the online Knowledge Exchange
• Educate internal and external audiences on best practices in information literacy
• Foster partnerships with other organizations, businesses, and individuals to create content, assist with publicity, and provide financial support for the Knowledge Exchange.
• Lead outreach efforts to expand visibility and encourage use of the Knowledge Exchange
• Establish selection and content-sharing policies for all online educational collections
• Special related projects as assigned

Knowledge Exchange:

• Identify and communicate compelling strategic reasons for implementing new/emerging web technologies that promote and deliver USGBC's educational assets
• Ensure that USGBC's Knowledge Exchange collection contains vetted, quality content and adds value to USGBC's educational programs
• Continually stay on top of emerging trends in technology and information architecture

Knowledge Center:

• Ensure that USGBC's Knowledge Center collection contains vetted, quality content and adds value to USGBC's educational programs
• Lead outreach efforts to expand visibility and encourage use of the Knowledge Center
• Coordinate with all education and research business units for Knowledge Center use

Qualifications:

Education & Training Requirements/Preferences:

• Master of Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
• Additional training in new technologies (preferred)

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience

Other Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills at integrating new technologies into projects
• Demonstrated experience initiating and implementing new projects
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong customer service abilities
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of green building and/or sustainability principles and concepts
• Ability to balance multiple tasks
• Experience with HTML
• Solo/special library experience
• Group/team planning experience
• Experience preferred in the areas of budgeting, supervision, grant management, training
• Commitment to USGBC Mission

Compensation: Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.

To Apply: 

Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email or fax, attn: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity.