Library - Librarian - Outreach and Programming

Full-time Outreach and Program Librarian to provide excellence in services and programs to the community. This is an exciting position for a professional who will create engaging and informative programs, and through outreach to the community, will connect patrons to all that the library has to offer. Seeking a confident communicator with interest and/or experience in running STEM/STEAM programs. An enthusiastic team player cheerfully willing to do what is necessary for program success.

A self-starter with creative ideas with the ability to implement ideas independently and scale programs and projects feasible by a small team.

Full-time Outreach and Program Librarian to provide excellence in services and programs to the community. This is an exciting position for a professional who will create engaging and informative programs, and through outreach to the community, will connect patrons to all that the library has to offer. Seeking a confident communicator with interest and/or experience in running STEM/STEAM programs. An enthusiastic team player cheerfully willing to do what is necessary for program success.

A self-starter with creative ideas with the ability to implement ideas independently and scale programs and projects feasible by a small team.

This position is under the supervision of the Library Director.

• Lead Programming Team through the program proposal process, including fielding all proposals and making improvements and edits for compliance with Library guidelines, aiding with proposal creation, maintaining archive of programs, documenting copyright and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and collection development efforts
• Schedules and facilitates quarterly program staff meetings which will include planning, scheduling, and regular assessment of all library programs
• Serve as the primary programming professional, developing, coordinating, and promoting engaging programs for all ages, from infants to seniors.
• Plans, sets up, tears down all program and outreach components prior to and after the event
• Work with staff and volunteers to plan and promote Summer Learning events and programs
• Provide leads and suggestions for future programming efforts, based on best practices and community input; guide brainstorming for excellent programming
• Create and manage all marketing of programs including print flyers, the online calendar of events, and social media including reviewing and editing program descriptions and titles
• Plan, present, and coordinate presenters for inclusion in Library programs; maintain lists for future reference
• Outreach to the community to educate about Library services and provide programs for schools and other partners
• Create and deliver presentations to community groups and partners
• Maintain supplies and supply chain, including organizing and distributing stored or new programming supplies, purchasing at the discretion of the Director
• Ensuring program statistics are compiled and entered accurately; making informed programming changes/decisions through data assessment
• Provide customer service at the circulation desk one 5-hour Saturday shift as part of regular staff rotation
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
• Other duties as assigned

• MLIS/MLS preferred, Comparable education and experience considered
• Possess an understanding of the tools of library services including virtual programming, event management, educational partnerships, learning benchmarks, community initiatives, etc. along with high creativity and excellent planning skills
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to motivate and engage others
• Ability to evaluate trends and talent, analyze and document data, and prepare recommendations based upon information collected
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; excellent organizational skills, time management efficiency, and careful attention to detail
• Experience and confidence with technology including social media, tablets, cameras, word processing, spreadsheets, PCs/Apple products, online programming resources, and more
• A positive, optimistic, and supportive attitude is essential to the position

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lifting of items weighing up to (25) pounds and…