Under administrative direction from the San Rafael Public Library Director or the Marin County Free Library Director, plans, develops, supervises and evaluates the daily operation of the Marin Literacy Program, a joint project providing literacy services to the County of Marin. This position includes developing an infrastructure that serves to maximize resources and minimize costs.

This single position class performs duties within established guidelines and is responsible for the daily operation and implementation of the Marin Literacy Program. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports for timely accomplishment, conformance to policy, quality of services provided and results obtained. This class is distinguished from the Supervising Librarian in that the latter is a Librarian with a Master’s in Library Science degree.

The incumbent in this position receives supervision from the Library Directors and Administrators. The Literacy Program Supervisor supervises the work of all of the contract employees of the Literacy Program, including supervising through mid-level supervisors who in turn oversee the work of the various units of the Literacy Program.

• Plan, supervise and coordinate the Marin Literacy Program for tutors and their adult students;
• Work with the Literacy Development Coordinator and any designated grant writer to raise funds for the operation of the program; Assist with grant writing
• Select software that will be used in the office;
• Supervise in-service training for staff and volunteers;
• Supervise the monitoring of the progress of tutoring;
• Meet with City departments to develop and maintain communications;
• Prepare budget reports; Maintains records;
• Prepare reports for library administration and funding sources;
• Perform administrative and supervisory responsibilities;
• Operate standard library equipment;
• Represent the Marin Literacy Program and both library jurisdictions at State and local meetings
• Prepare claims for payment by the City or County
• Track program budget expenditures with City and County
• Prepare quarterly statistical and narrative reports to City and County
• Prepare newsletter articles
• Chair staff meetings
• Participate in Marin Literacy special events
• Participate in Advisory Board meetings
• Performs related duties as required