Adult Program Coordinator, Desert Foothills Library, Cave Creek, AZ

Posted October 18, 2023

Description:

Nestled in the foothills of Cave Creek, Desert Foothills Library is a dynamic and cherished
community asset. The Library offers free membership to all Maricopa County residents and
thrives because of individual community members’ generous financial support. With 20,000 square feet of books, audiovisual materials, meeting and study rooms, a large used bookstore, demonstration
kitchen, a beautiful patio with mountain views, the Library is a wonderful place to learn, relax, visit with friends and work. Innovative and creative staff host more than 2,500 programs annually and 100 community members give their time as volunteers to ensure patrons get personalized, friendly service.

Summary
We are looking for a professional who is passionate about ensuring a positive user experience for
library members, volunteers, and staff. As Arizona’s only non-profit, independent library, you will have the unique ability to innovate quickly to create meaningful and personalized experiences for residents.

Successful community programming is one of the pillars of library service for the Desert Foothills Library. You will be responsible for taking the lead in coordinating, planning, and executing programming that is education, entertaining, and enriching for our adult members.

You will cultivate relationships in the community and region that will allow valuable insight into the needs of our patrons along with program connections.

Also, you will be responsible for the marketing of our community programs through print program guides, website, e-newsletters, social media and other outlets.

This position is in-person, full time and is salaried for 40 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences
  for adult patrons.
• Market events through e-newsletters, social media and our quarterly program catalog,
  Information Highways.
• Develop strong, positive, mutually beneficial relationships that grow and deepen our connection in the community and expand access to a wide variety of high-quality programming.

• Work closely with Youth and Teen Librarian and Special Events Manager to ensure
  seamless scheduling and alignment with Library programmatic goals.

• Manage the Library’s online calendar, which includes inputting program information and
  managing program sign-ups when necessary.

• Serve as the Library liaison to new and existing partners and stakeholders and reflect the
  Library’s mission and service standards in all interactions.
• Maintain statistics and conduct analysis of existing and future programs to
  continuously assess, innovate and understand key performance indicators. Prepare
  and submit monthly narrative and statistical reports to Executive Director.
• Work with the Facilities and Custodial Manager to set up and break down programs.
• Maintain an active and advanced working knowledge of programming resources,
  relevant trends, funding sources, and best practices.
  Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff
  and the public to achieve overall Library goals.
• Ability to successfully manage projects, organizational initiatives and efficiently meet
  deadlines.
• Ability to retain, abide by, and explain organizational procedures, processes,
  policies and operations.
• Demonstrates learning agility and the ability to take risks and change course.
• Demonstrates knowledge of trends in library service design, community
  engagement and collaboration, library programming, and experiential learning.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and incorporate
  emerging technologies into daily work.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and to be “on call” for emergencies.
• Have a valid AZ driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited
  school.

Salaries & Benefits

$45,000 – $52,000
Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, matching 401k and vacation.
As Arizona’s only non-profit, independent library, you will have the unique ability to innovate
quickly and create meaningful and personalized experiences for residents.

How to Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and current resume to Dr. Debra Lay, Executive Director: [email protected]