Adult Programing and Outreach Coordinator

The Rogers Free Library is a vibrant hub of learning and community engagement nestled in the scenic coastal town of Bristol, RI. We are dedicated to providing exceptional library services and fostering a love of reading and knowledge in a welcoming and enriching environment. Rogers Free Library spans 28,000 square feet and has recently received a $1.9 million federal grant to update facilities and programming.

It's an exciting time to bring your ideas and join our dynamic staff in contributing to the library’s innovation and development.

The Rogers Free Library is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and community-focused professional to fill the position of Adult Programming and Outreach Coordinator. The successful candidate will have knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and services, as well as a broad background in marketing, public programming, and social media.

This individual will be responsible for planning and executing programs for adults at the Rogers Free Library, including marketing and promotion of events and services. They liaise with all library departments to streamline external communications in consultation with the Library Assistant Director. All efforts should align with the mission and values of the Library. They report to the Assistant Library Director/Adult Services Coordinator.

The essential functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Coordinate the overarching program and marketing plans for the library.
• Plan and implement a variety of library programs based on community need and aligning with the library’s mission for the full demographic of adults.
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with community partners and agencies to develop responsive programming.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan and implement intergenerational programming.
• Create web and social media content to promote adult programs and engage the community in creative ways.
• Promote library programs in-house, online, and throughout the community using marketing channels such as print and email newsletters, social media, flyers, the library website, press releases, and other platforms.
• Produce a weekly press release, which includes photos for the local newspaper (Bristol Phoenix), as well for other news outlets as needed.
• Schedule, travel to, and implement adult outreach programming to deliver and promote library services for those who are unable to visit the library (ex. crafts, lectures, floating library).
• Coordinate homebound delivery services to patrons. Enroll new patrons, manage both delivery of materials and volunteer drivers.
• Balance an allocated budget for programming and outreach services.
• Gather feedback and collect data from the community to evaluate programming and outreach effectiveness and recommend improvements or new initiatives based on that data.
• Maintain accurate records of program outcomes, outreach efforts, and participant engagement for assessment and reporting purposes.
• Attend and participate in regular leadership team meetings.
• Attend professional library conferences, seminars, and network committees; read professional literature; attend and actively participate in staff and department head meeting discussions.
• Substitute at service desks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong social and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Social media and tech-savvy.
• Organization and project management skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with other staff members in a supportive team atmosphere.
• Handle various tasks, often simultaneously, with accuracy…