Coordinator of Community Planning, Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell, MA

Posted March 27, 2023

Job Summary

Publicizes and promotes all library services and programs and coordinates all adult programming as
a member of the library management team.

Rate of pay: $31.3011 (min) to $35.1434 (max) per hour includes Educational incentive for MLS

Schedule: 35 hrs per week; Evenings and weekends as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees all publicity relating to library services and activities:
Responsible for all adult programming (not including the Literacy Program)
Supervises and trains departmental staff providing adult outreach services;
Acts as staff liaison to the Friends of the Library and other community groups and agencies;
Coordinates the library’s volunteer program;
Staffs reference desk as needed;
Other duties as assigned;

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisory responsibilities are included in this position. This position supervises the Community Planning Department. There are two other employees who report directly to this position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Library Science form an ALA-accredited school required.
Supervisory experience in a public library and public relations skills desirable.
Commitment to public service in a diverse urban community essential.

Language Skills

Individuals with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply. (English/Spanish or English/Khmer)

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to library patrons.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

To Apply

To view the full job description and apply, please visit: https://ess.lowellma.gov/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=20233452&sreq=1&form=1000&desc=COORDINATOR%20OF%20COMMUNITY%20PLANNING. Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of April 13, 2023 by submitting application/resume with cover letter.