Sadly, Sheri Olson is leaving us, so CMLE finds itself  in need of a permanent, part-time replacement. Please share this information widely with people you know who might be a great fit for our CMLE team. Thanks!                   Patricia-

Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE)

Office Administrator

The Central MN Libraries Exchange (CMLE) is part of a statewide network of MN multitype library systems. CMLE serves 320 libraries or K-12 school media centers. Services are driven by the dynamic needs of library and school media center personnel in the 12-county Central MN region. The person in this part-time position provides administrative and programmatic support. Visit cmle.org for a better sense of what CMLE is all about!

Primary Responsibilities

• Be a member of a team that provides library-specific communications and marketing activities so that programmatic objectives are met and professionals in the library field receive needed information and resources via multiple communication channels including social media.
• Identify, develop, oversee, manage, or promote events that fit identified professional development needs.
• Maintain processes and systems that support established records retention schedules, Board governance administration, and financial backup.
• Participate as needed with special projects or initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Arts (AA) degree.
• Comfort with computers and working in a multiple-tab window environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to be used across multiple venues.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, organize efficiently, manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to fluently use advanced features of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as staff or a volunteer in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience writing in a professional environment, e.g., newsletter articles, blog posts, promotional materials, etc.
• Administrative experience using WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Apps.

Compensation and Perks

• 25 hours per week, flexible schedule on site, with some possible telecommuting. Position could include more hours in the event of a funding increase.
• Salary range of $16 – $18 per hour starting, depending on experience.
• Pro-rated vacation, sick leave, holidays, and PERA pension.

Essential Duties

• Communicating in English across all work areas.
• Interacting with other employees and clients.
• Moving office and other supplies weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel independently on system business occasionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

How to apply: Please send a print resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the CMLE Office Administrator position to: Chris Palmer, cmERDC/CMLE, 570 1^st. St. SE. St. Cloud, MN 56304. Review of applications: Application review begins March 4, 2016.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hi, Patricia Post here! As John Meyerhofer left CMLE to begin his stint at Macalaster College, we needed a top notch office manager. They had to understand our members and their world, be able to write, while also being a whiz with logistics and details around events and our CMLE office! A tall order, but we think we have found her! Sheri Olson is her name and I have asked her to write a bit about herself….won’t you join me in welcoming Sheri?

I am so excited to be a part of CMLE!  I have been involved with books in many ways through the years.  As a child, while other kids were playing with dolls and trucks, I created my own library in my room! As an adult, I carried my love of books into the real world when I became the owner of two bookstores in the Zimmerman/Elk River area – Reading Frenzy BookShop and Reading Frenzy Corner.  As the owner and manager of these stores, I had hands-on contact with authors, publishers, libraries, and book readers of all ages. This gave me a great background in the book industry on many levels.

I also have a passion for event planning. Over the years I have organized hundreds of events – large and small for both non-profits and businesses. Some of my most recent endeavors include organizing author events at Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge and ArtSoup Community Festival in Elk River.  I am very excited to assist CMLE with future events.

I also have over 25 years of experience working with and for non-profits.  The non-profit world is unique, challenging, and exciting all at the same time!  My experience has been quite extensive from assisting with simple office tasks, fundraising, event planning, leadership, and being a board member.

On a personal level, I have lived in the Zimmerman/Elk River area for 18 years.  I have been happily married to my husband, Mike, for over 31 years and we share our home with two rescued senior cats, Stormi and Sherlock.  I love reading!  My favorite genres are mysteries and memoirs.  And finally, I love to volunteer and I am active with several excellent non-profits.

I look forward to working with each of you and I hope that I have the opportunity to meet you at an event in the future.