Children’s Program Coordinator, Pawling Library, Pawling, NY

Posted March 20, 2017

The Pawling Library is seeking a Full Time Children’s Program Coordinator. The coordinator will oversee all aspects of library programs and services that target children between birth and grade four. We are looking for a caring individual who will bring excitement and innovation to the Pawling Free Library’s programming. The candidate should have the ability to design meaningful educational programs for children and a willingness to foster partnerships with outside organizations in providing services to the children of Pawling. This job requires attention to detail, ability to work independently and with others, and multi-tasking. Most importantly, the candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to connect to children and parents.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating Children’s Programs.
• Overseeing staff in absence of library director and manager.
• Planning, coordinating and creating promotional material for children’s programs.
• Coordinating outreach efforts.
• Seeking alternative funding for children’s programs (i.e. grants and sponsorship).
• Maintaining a children’s program budget.
• Coordinating children’s program volunteers and program support employees.
• Providing statistical information for the director’s monthly report.
• Advising the library administration on library services.
• Assisting in collection development.
• Providing reference, readers advisory and circulation services when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Commitment to creative and effective children’s programming.
• Interest in current books and materials of interest to children.
• A high degree of comfort with technology.
• Ability to provide reference service and/or guide children toward developmentally appropriate materials.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Public library or teaching experience preferred, but not required.

Early childhood education experience a plus.

Occasional evenings and regular weekends will be required. 

Position: Full-time: 37 hours per week 

Pay: $37,000 – $40,000, depending on qualifications 

Benefits: Paid time off available on an annual basis after six months. Health and dental insurance available after three months. 

Instructions to Applicants