Programming Coordinator

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• Programming Coordinator                             Department : Library                               Reports To : Library Director Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation Range : $23 - $25 / hr Benefits : Employee Benefits | Lake County, CO    Position Summary Under the supervision of the library’s Director, the Programming Coordinator is responsible for leading the development of programming for all ages, with an emphasis on young adults (12-18) and adults (18+).
• This includes collaboratively developing long-term programming plans and evaluation.
• With the library’s mission and values in mind, the Programming Coordinator also selects books, media, and other materials for the Young Adult collection.   General Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential Functions Creates, implements, and maintains programs and services for people of all ages, with an emphasis on young adults and adults, including establishing goals and priorities for general programming.
• Cultivate online and print collections for young adults, develop a long-term collection development plan for the Young Adult collection, assist Children’s Services with other children’s collections as needed.
• Carry-out unique outreach to children and young adults in collaboration with schools, parent groups, and local organizations to market library services and resources.
• Promote collections, programs, and services through a variety of media such as displays, reader’s advisory materials, social media, and flyers.
• Lead the planning and programming of our biannual reading challenges.
• Assists with existing children’s and family programming when needed (e.g., story time, bi-lingual story time, STEM programming).
• Keeps informed of trends in literature and issues in library services and programming through professional development such as workshops, conferences, or online classes; be willing to travel to conferences and workshops (in-state and national).
• Solicit feedback from patrons to develop activities and programming that best meet their needs.
• Perform operational functions of the library such as circulation and reference services, shelving & shelf reading.
• Develop and promote the usage of our new Creation Station.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities Not applicable Requirements Some college, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with program planning.
• Experience working with children and / or young adult.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

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