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Program & Event Technician, Cambridge Public Library (Cambridge, MA)

Posted September 16, 2025

Job Description

With significant input from the department manager and library leadership team, the Program & Event Technician is responsible for booking and executing a dynamic slate of programs, events, and exhibits for the Cambridge Public Library. 

  • Represents the Library at programs ensuring a positive experience for presenters and attendees, smooth operations and effectively handles any last-minute changes; may pick up, greet and introduce speakers. 
     
  • Serves as primary contact for all room and program requests; reserves all library meeting and program spaces for staff, city departments and community groups through booking software; maintains public online events calendar. 
     
  • Manages event timelines and budgets. 
     
  • Provides program and event support for Library staff and City Departments; collaborates and builds strong relationships with community groups, local businesses, colleges, universities, and nonprofits to deliver outstanding and varying programs and events for an urban community. 
     
  • Organizes event logistics such as room setup, audiovisual equipment testing and maintenance, program materials, refreshments, supplies, and more.  
     
  • Ensures all programming and event details are complete, up to date, and properly documented; demonstrates continuous effort to enhance the quality of programming and improve processes.  
     
  • Extends the community’s access to programming through recording and livestreaming technology and partnerships with organizations such as 22-CityView and CCTV.   
     
  • Advances the Library as a desired destination for major authors publicizing new releases, organizations and performers and proactively seeks new opportunities with them. 
     
  • Works closely with the department manager to effectively and creatively promote events in a timely fashion resulting in well-attended programs; prepares monthly and annual program statistics using booking software. 
     
  • Any other duties as required for the good of the Library. 

Pay rate: $37.19 – $42.26 hourly

Hours per week: 20-hour work week assigned in the best interest of the library. A flexible schedule is required including working evenings, Saturdays and Sundays in support of programs and events. The initial schedule will be:

Monday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
Thursday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Please see here for a full job description: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAMBRIDGEMA&cws=37&rid=1437

How to Apply:

Please apply here with a cover letter and resume.

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