Program and Education Coordinator

Jefferson County Public Library

Online & Outreach Library, Lakewood, Colorado

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 21st, 2008

Wages

$45,700.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Programming work involves researching, designing, developing, and evaluating programs. Education work involves researching, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating training for patrons in the use of library resources and the Internet. Work will include: • Design and delivery of classes for patrons and staff • Scheduling staff to assist with training • Creation of guides and training manuals • Maintaining the patron education database • Coordinates Summer Reading Clubs (SRC) for all ages • Evaluation of the instruction program • Development and analysis of statistical reports • Responsibility for the Patron Education and Programming web pages and handbooks • Train staff to use effective teaching strategies in delivering training • Participating in and chairing library meetings, committees, and task forces • Oversees the expenditure of the programming and patron education budgets • Representing the library through public presentations promoting the Online Library and/or Jefferson County Public Library • Maintaining an awareness of patron library interests and usage via scheduled desk times at the libraries This position reports to the Online and Outreach Library Manager.

Additional Info & Requirements

In 2007 we provided 99,314 patrons with 5,435 programs at our 10 locations. In addition we have a strong patron education program to help patrons navigate computers and library resources. Join our team and help us continue to build on our past successes and innovate with new ideas. The successful candidate will have experience in supervision, programming, and designing and delivering training to all age groups.

The Community

Located between Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Jefferson County is home to half a million citizens and is the second most populous county in Colorado. Our over 237,000 patrons enjoy a diverse collection of 1.2 million books, movies and music.

HR Info

A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 professional references. Applications are available by fax at (303) 271-8411 or online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/. Return to Jefferson County Human Resources, 3500 Illinois St, Suite 2500, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.

Posted Jul 25, 2008