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Programs & Exhibition Manager, Providence Public Library, Providence, RI

Posted August 18, 2017

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Providence Public Library (PPL) is a private, independent nonprofit 501-c-3 institution and is in its fourth year of implementing its Strategic Plan – Think Again! Part of the Library’s strategy is to create impactful programming with measureable outcomes that connect to our target audiences: Art and design community, teens, very young children/caregivers, DownCity residents, and workforce development for immigrants, English language learners and other job seekers. We’re looking for an experienced Programs and Exhibition Manager who will bring enthusiasm and passion to our institution.

Another key aspect for the Strategic Plan is the creation of a yearly Program and Exhibition Series. It is the responsibility of the Programs and Exhibition Manager to coordinate an annual exhibition and program series that are both educationally impactful and complementary to the physical items on display during the course of the yearly exhibition. The Programs and Exhibition Manager works closely internally with the Education and Collections Departments and externally with other organizations and community groups to ensure high quality programming, not only during the focused Program and Exhibition Series, but year around. During the course of the year the Programs and Exhibition Manager will also arrange PPL’s ongoing conversation series, the Empire Club. This position should have strong contacts with the Providence humanities, art, and cultural communities, and a proven track record of collaboration and expertly curated quality experiences. The incumbent will also base programming on evidence of community needs and interests particularly those of the Library’s target audiences.

The Programs and Exhibition Manager oversees a staff of one, whose primary job is to coordinate the rental of library spaces to outside individuals and organizations, working closely with PPL’s exclusive caterer, Russell Morin’s Fine Catering. 

DUTIES

  • Oversees adult programming, coordinating with other library staff for intergenerational programming when possible.
  • Seeks and promotes library engagement with community agencies and organizations for mutual benefit.
  • Serves as a library representative in the community.
  • Assists in communication and marketing efforts, including website, print and social media, to promote and highlight library cultural activities.
  • Communicates effectively and warmly with diverse staff and public.
  • Contributes input and feedback to the Management Team for areas of improvement and innovation.
  • Oversees the yearly Program and Exhibition Series and acts as liaison between the Education and Collections Departments, coordinating a cohesive and impactful series of humanities and educational programs that compliments the yearly theme and physical items on display.
  • Oversees The Empire Club series
  • Understands library policies and procedures and applies them to library operations.
  • Champions and models collaboration across all library departments
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Masters in appropriate field of study.
  • Previous professional library experience highly preferred.
  • Outstanding skills and evidence for building and being part of teams.
  • Strong evidence of gathering and responding to input from the community.
  • Flexible and positive approach to work and the ability to take advantage of opportunities to accomplish shared goals.
  • Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to take positively handle abstract and concrete variables
  • Excellent customer service skills including high level of diplomacy.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Computer expertise required.
  • Ability to effectively follow instructions from supervisor with ability to self start.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and verbal form.
  • Outstanding small and large meeting facilitation skills

SALARY

Commensurate with appropriate experience.  This is a full-time position in a business casual environment with excellent benefits.

DEADLINE FOR RESUME/COVER LETTER

September 1, 2017

RESUME, COVER LETTER and REFERENCES TO:

Human Resources
Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Email: [email protected]

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