Adult Programs Assistant Manager

What you will do at Harris County Public Library

Under the supervision of the Programming Services Manager, the Adult Programs Assistant Manager will organize and implement delivery of services to adults—ranging from emerging adults to senior citizens—throughout the Harris County Library system.

This position also provides leadership and guidance to adult and young adult programming staff across all branches, supporting them in delivering high‑quality programs and services. The Assistant Manager helps plan and facilitate regularly scheduled adult services staff meetings and training events. A key responsibility is building strong, collaborative relationships with branch managers and adult services staff systemwide, ensuring alignment, support, and innovation in programming efforts.

• Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Provides leadership and coordinates schedules and workflow for effective service delivery.
• Provides training and motivation of subordinates to maximize individual capabilities and meet changing system demands.
• Establishes work rules and performance standards, trains, coaches, evaluates performance, and initiates disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Plans, develops, presents, and evaluates programs that support adult engagement, including young adult, cross‑generational, and family‑oriented initiatives.
• Supports, encourages, and empowers adult services team members by identifying quality program presenters and exhibits, sharing ideas and resources for annual program observances, and making regular visits to branch locations.
• Collaborates closely with the Adult Literacy Services Specialist to develop and support programs that help functionally illiterate adults integrate into the workforce.
• Oversees the annual Gulf Coast Reads program and serves as convener and facilitator, coordinating monthly planning meetings with partner organizations.
• Oversees development and delivery of programs for Opportunity Youth—16‑24‑year‑olds disconnected from education and employment pathways.
• Designs and implements specialized programming for key adult demographics, including emerging adults, seniors, and adults with special needs.
• Supports digital literacy and technology instruction across the system.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts regularly scheduled meetings and training sessions for Adult Services staff.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local businesses, universities, and community organizations.
• Promotes programming through targeted marketing strategies.
• Represents the Library by hosting programs and delivering presentations to community and professional groups.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on relevant committees, and represents the library at state and national conferences.
• Supervises and supports the Career Online High School Specialist on program operations, student support strategies, and service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an accredited university.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in public library services, adult services, programming, literacy, workforce development, community engagement, or a closely related area.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience, including training, coaching, scheduling, evaluating, or coordinating staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Humanities, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in public library services, adult services, programming, literacy, workforce development, community engagement, or a closely related area.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or lead work experience, including training, coaching, scheduling, evaluating, or coordinating staff.

• Unofficial copies of transcripts required.
• Reliable transportation for work‑related duties.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Completion of the HRT Clerical Skills Test with a minimum of 80% accuracy and 30 words per minute typing speed.

• Public library principles, practices, trends, and service models related to adult services,…