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Additional duties include: Supports coordination of a program and its activities including planning, delivery, and set up/clean up; manages room/facility and technology requests; prepares program materials; orders supplies for programs; coordinates with and supports volunteers assisting in Library programs; gathers program statistics and evaluations. The Program Services Specialist serves as a support resource of the Johnson County Library Program Department, helping to implement and deliver programs through the logistical coordination and delivery of a program and its related activities.

Overview:
A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Johnson County Library is a 14-branch suburban library system with a long history in our community.  A suburb of the Kansas City metro area, our county is growing and diversifying. We serve neighborhoods ranging from urban to suburban to on-the-edge-of rural.  We prize innovation and commitment to learning.  We are a fun, forward-thinking organization with a mission to enrich people's lives.

Job Description:
Johnson County Library seeks engaged, qualified candidates to fill the position of Program Services Specialist.  The Program Services Specialist serves as a support resource of the Johnson County Library Program Department, helping to implement and deliver programs through the logistical coordination and delivery of a program and its related activities. This individual is responsible for understanding program plans and intended outcomes established within the comprehensive Library program plan, and adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and standards when delivering programs.  Applications will be accepted through the end of 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Supports coordination of a program and its activities including planning, delivery, and set up/clean up; manages room/facility and technology requests; prepares program materials; orders supplies for programs; coordinates with and supports volunteers assisting in Library programs; gathers program statistics and evaluations.</li><li>Supports the Program Manager, Program Coordinators, and the Program Operations Managers in designing programs for the organization; offers expertise, experience, and provides relevant program data.</li><li>Understands and effectively applies library policies and procedures as it pertains to executing programs in the library.</li><li>Works effectively with programming staff, branch services staff, and Customer Experience staff to promote programs, develop program descriptions, and maintain appropriate brand standards regarding program execution; promotes the library and its services within program settings; identifies opportunities for media relations, social media, etc., engaging the Program Operations Manager and communications resources, as necessary.</li><li>Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and other materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.</li><li>Provides patron support and service in branches as needed.</li></ul>

Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements:60 hours of college credit in any field of study is required.   Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency. Preferred Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in any field of study is preferred.  Two (2) years of experience in public or interactive presentations or program delivery is also preferred. Education/Experience Substitutions:Experience may be substituted for education. Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:Lifting up to 25 pounds.Local travel required up to 25% of the time. All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

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Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: , located in Independence, Missouri; located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and , located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri. Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member's load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

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Salary: $1,197.00 - $28,728.00 Annually Location : Longview, MO Job Type: Part-Time Faculty Credit Job Number: 2025-00327 Organization: LV Library Services Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt About MCC is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs. Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: , located in Independence, Missouri; located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and , located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri. MCC is accredited by the In addition, several programs have as well. ***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships. Job Summary POOL POSITION This is a non-instructional position. Application materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions. Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies. Employment Restrictions: <ul><li>An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations. </li><li>Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS). </li><li>Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July. </li><li>Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations. </li><li>Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member's load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations. </li></ul>Employees assigned responsibilities as instructors, counselors, librarians, or related are compensated based on assigned work units or clock-hours, in accordance with MCCKC guidelines for temporary employment. Essential Functions<ul><li>Provide library instruction </li><li>Provide reference assistance </li><li>Collection development </li><li>LibGuides </li><li>Online chat reference </li><li>Circulation assistance </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned </li></ul>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements Minimum Qualifications: <ul><li>Master's degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) </li></ul>OR <ul><li>Master's degree in one of the following accredited by from the American Library Association (ALA): <ul><li>Library Science </li><li>Information Science </li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Experience in reference and circulation </li><li>Experience with electronic resources </li><li>Academic library experience </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul><li>Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community </li><li>Ability to work well with others </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills </li></ul>Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Supplemental Information EEO Statement: Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources. We offer benefits including:<ul><li>Deferred retirement compensation plans </li><li>Professional development </li><li>Access to our Fitness Centers </li><li>And much more! </li></ul>To learn more details, visit our 01 Do you have a Master's degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)? OR Do you have a Master's degree in one of the following accredited by the American Library Association (ALA): Library Science OR Information Science? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul> Required Question

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Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Lead Project Manager IT at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing very large and complex projects across multiple teams and stakeholders. Essential Functions <ul><li>Motivates and drives accountability to project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget</li><li>Provides project management guidance across teams</li><li>Delivers project status and summary project information to all levels of the business including the executive level</li><li>Identifies interdependencies in projects across the department and provides guidance for project management processes and procedures</li><li>Derives and executes project management improvement efforts</li><li>Participates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs</li><li>Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creatively</li><li>Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Project Analyst (Project Analyst 1, 2 & 3)</li><li>Develops and maintains all project documentation</li><li>Motivates and drives accountability from all project team members, including the coordination of resources assigned to projects for which he/she is responsible without direct authority and resolves conflicts with little assistance</li><li>Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies and determining feasibility of team or functional goals/objectives</li></ul>Basic Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience</li><li>Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)</li><li>Demonstrates mastery of project management principles and adapts practices to meet rapidly changing business climates and needs</li><li>Demonstrated experience with a proven track record in successful implementation of technology solutions</li><li>Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment</li><li>Demonstrated excellent time management and follow-up skills</li></ul>Desired Qualifications <ul><li>Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)</li><li>Certification in a nationally accredited project management discipline (i.e., PMI, PMP, Six Sigma, Unified Rational, etc.)</li><li>Experience with automated testing tools, procedures and an understanding of web-based concepts and processes</li><li>Strong understanding of Infrastructure and Security concepts and processes</li><li>Familiarity with and demonstrated understanding of IT Service Management</li><li>Experience with and understanding of ERP/EDI concepts and processes</li><li>Experience with Oracle Application Modules (e.g. Financials, Purchasing, ASCP, BOM, INV, OM, HRMS, CRM, etc.)</li><li>Familiarity with database systems and large scale application lifecycle management</li><li>Experience with release processes and SDLC</li><li>Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Information Technology Information Library (ITIL), or other regulatory issues</li><li>Experience successfully coordinating large scale globally based projects to move, add, and/or change aforementioned underlying technologies</li></ul> Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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