Program Coordinator, Boston Library Consortium (BLC), Boston, MA

The Boston Library Consortium (BLC) Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of select in-person and virtual training, workshop, and other professional development activities in coordination with the BLC Executive Director and the BLC Communities of Interest (COI’s).

This part-time consulting position will assess membership needs for professional development and training and collaborate with BLC members to develop and implement programs and activities. The Coordinator will work with a variety of staff across the member libraries and must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

This is a new role within the BLC and is an outgrowth of a deliberate focus on issues relating to workforce development across the BLC. The focus is intended to create skills-based professional development opportunities that leverage the geographic and mission commonalities across the consortium. The Program Coordinator works closely with the BLC Communities of Interest [COI’s], particularly with the AUL/AD COI and the Heads of Resource Management Committee to develop a calendar of professional development activities throughout the year. A typical year of activities would include a mix of face-to-face and virtual training and workshop sessions as well as a multi-part leadership program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing the events, including associated logistics, developing the BLC website in support of further professional development opportunities, and working with the Executive Director on budgeting and outside funding opportunities.

Initially established as a consulting role for a minimum of two years, if the BLC program is successful the Program Coordinator may evolve into a permanent part-time position. The position requires a commitment of 20 hours/week on average. Attendance and travel in support of multi-day leadership events may be required.

Specific duties will include:

• Provide liaison and administrative support to volunteer speakers and program chairs
• Program execution and trouble-shooting; attend onsite at in-person events as required
• Review and edit program material
• Manage registration process; respond to registrant inquiries
• Collect feedback and prepare an annual assessment of the professional development activities for the BLC Board of Directors
• Maintain up-to-date information on the BLC website on professional development opportunities
• Draft and monitor program budgets
• Coordinate event sponsorship where applicable
• Develop and disseminate marketing and publicity materials for the events.

Requirements:

• Organization and attention to detail are critical to this role
• Familiarity with virtual meeting/webinar tools, including GoToMeeting
• General knowledge of academic and research libraries
• Ability to work with library staff at various levels
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to travel to regional locations for meeting and events
• College degree required and MS in Library Science and/or experience of working in academic libraries desired
• Experience in meeting planning desirable
• Experience working for non-profit sector is an asset
• Knowledge and experience of MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel and WORD as well as Google G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs, Groups and Hangout.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references by email to Susan Stearns [email protected]