JOB POSTING
(EXTERNAL)
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Position:
Program Coordinator (part-time)
Reports to:
Head of Technical Services
Location:
Louis Bay 2nd Public Library and Community Center
Hours:
40 hours per 2 week pay period
Monday – Friday: 4 hours per day.
Occasional Saturday hours substituted for weekday hours
Hourly Rate:
$15.92 / hour
Duties:
- Coordinating public programming efforts for the Library including adult enrichment programs, author visits, concerts, community events, and collaborative outreach events such as community fairs.
- Book artists for the William A. Monaghan Gallery, coordinating schedules for set up, display, breakdown, and any receptions related to the show.
- Engage community businesses and other local groups to partner with and provide sponsorship for special event programming.
- Liaise with the Friends of the Library supporting their programming efforts.
- Promoting programs via printed materials, social media and traditional press; assisting other departments with developing content for promotional materials related to programming.
- Using online scheduling software to, schedule event locations, times, and room setups. Coordinate logistics for room setup and assume responsibility for set up and clean up, when necessary.
- Coordinating and assisting with hosting programs and working with outside performers and staff to ensure the smooth running of the scheduled events: introducing performers, reserving and acquiring equipment which is customarily supplied by the Library, checking registrations, and maintaining a safe and organized program environment.
- Participates in professional development activities including, training, and in-service continuing education opportunities.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Department Head or Director.
Requirements:
- High School, some college preferred
- One year of library or other relevant experience preferred
- Core competencies in technology, including the web, email, office applications. Experience with social media and Canva desirable.
- Ability to adapt to use and adapt to new technologies as related to library services.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, and program providers.
- Ability to bend, reach, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. for setting up programs and equipment, manual dexterity for use of keyboards and other office equipment.
Verify that this is still an active posting by going to https://louisbay2ndlibrary.org/job-openings/
Application Requirements: to the email address below
- Cover Letter (in MS Word or PDF format)
- Resume (in MS Word or PDF format)
Monica A. Smith, MBA, MLIS
Director, Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center
345 Lafayette Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
smith [at] hawthorne.bccls.org (smith[at]hawthorne[dot]bccls[dot]org)
“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay
$15.92 / hour
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