Outreach Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator

Hiring Range: $18.90 - $26.46 Hourly

Full time, 40 hour workweek

Frequent evenings and weekends for community event involvement.

Main Library

304 S Main St., South Bend, IN 46601

Local travel within St. Joseph County required

The Outreach Coordinator meets the community where they are by attending events and interacting directly with the public. They bring the Library out into the community! Under the direct supervision of the Community Engagement Assistant Manager, and with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Outreach Coordinator will:

• Identify and schedule opportunities for library outreach at community-wide festivals and outreach events. Attend community outreach events and meetings to promote the Library. Create a fun and engaging environment and convey the Library's mission and purpose. Plan and prepare interactive activities for outreach events.
• Foster positive relationships in the community by collaborating with local organizations and maintaining connections with partners.
• Transport, set up and tear down displays and other outreach equipment. Order promotional giveaways. Maintain and clean display equipment and materials. Field and fulfill requests for outreach materials.
• Maintain an outreach schedule with details about location and staffing. Schedule in internal scheduling software. Coordinate alternative staffing for outreach events. Evaluate outreach success. Track metrics for outreach event attendance.
• Identify key audiences, partners, and neighborhoods for outreach with special emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Assist with developing systemwide outreach strategies.
• Assist with system wide training to staff on successful outreach measures.
• Stay informed about events and outreach opportunities in the community. Support special projects with established community partners.
• Lead and/or participate in staff committees. Collaborate with public service staff to plan and develop outreach efforts.
• Operate and maintain mobile library collection and equipment, including Dream Machine book hauler, Book Bike, and Lib Cabinet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.