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Adult Programming Coordinator, The Library Center, Springfield, MO

Posted April 24, 2023

Job Description

This is a full time exempt position, 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours primarily Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00 but occasionally during other open hours of the library: Current hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 9:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am – 7:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. 

Full time benefits include Vacation, Sick and holiday pay. LAGER’s Retirement, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth and retirement savings plan are also available.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by
the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment

Salary: $52,832.00 per year

Supervision: Supervised by Executive Director

Miscellaneous Requirements: Must pass a security background check

Work Environment

Primarily indoors, with heating and cooling regulated, in a general library environment

Physical Demands

  • Computer keyboard usage for extended periods of time
  • Physical mobility to move between work stations
  • Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
  • Routine lifting of library material weighing up to 50 lbs.

Essential Functions

  • Plans, develops and evaluates district-wide programs for adults
  • Identifies interests and needs of the community for district-wide adult programming
  • Explores and develops relationships in the community with potential program presenters
  • Collaborates with Planning and Development Librarian to select exhibits, program opportunities, and author events as well as assist in applications and procedures necessary to procure them
  • Coordinates Big Read/One Read and Summer Reading Program for adults district wide; may serve as Committee Chair or member for these committees
  • Assists with branch programming as needed
  • Coordinates with Community Relations to market adult programming
  • Organizes and maintains program information as a resource to be used by library staff
  • Researches best practices and trends in adult programming and disseminates the information to other library staff
  • Reports monthly statistics to the Business Office
  • Responds to inquiries from businesses, agencies and organizations seeking to present programs at the library
  • Assists with rooms set up for use during library sponsored or coordinated adult programming
  • Mentors staff responsible for adult programs throughout the District
  • Serves as member of Support Staff
  • Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy
  • Timeliness: The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.
  • Ability to work with others and the general public: It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.
  • This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Skills/Job Knowledge

  • Excellent communications skills, oral and written
  • Ability to effectively listen to and respond to patron inquiries
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to give public presentations
  • Ability to perform essential job functions during times of high public usage
  • Basic knowledge library policies and functions
  • Computer and keyboard skills
  • Ability to operate various audiovisual, computer and teleconferencing equipment
  • Advanced knowledge of Internet functionality

Education/Experience

  • MLS or MLIS degree, from an ALA accredited institution or related Master’s degree
  • Public Library experience
  • Experience in creating and presenting adult programming
  • To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Contact

  • Extensive contact with the public in person, over the telephone, and through email
  • Works closely with other branch personnel
  • Routine telephone and email contact with other departments and branches
  • Occasional work with other branch departments

To Apply

Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job Posting.

Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to [email protected] or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

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