Position Summary
Under the supervision of the library’s Director, the Programming Coordinator is responsible for leading the development of programming for all ages, with an emphasis on young adults (12-18) and adults (18+). This includes collaboratively developing long-term programming plans and evaluation. With the library’s mission and values in mind, the Programming Coordinator also selects books, media, and other materials for the Young Adult collection.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Creates, implements, and maintains programs and services for people of all ages, with an emphasis on young adults and adults, including establishing goals and priorities for general programming.
- Cultivate online and print collections for young adults, develop a long-term collection development plan for the Young Adult collection, assist Children’s Services with other children’s collections as needed.
- Carry-out unique outreach to children and young adults in collaboration with schools, parent groups, and local organizations to market library services and resources.
- Promote collections, programs, and services through a variety of media such as displays, reader’s advisory materials, social media, and flyers.
- Lead the planning and programming of our biannual reading challenges.
- Assists with existing children’s and family programming when needed (e.g., story time, bi-lingual story time, STEM programming).
- Keeps informed of trends in literature and issues in library services and programming through professional development such as workshops, conferences, or online classes; be willing to travel to conferences and workshops (in-state and national).
- Solicit feedback from patrons to develop activities and programming that best meet their needs.
- Perform operational functions of the library such as circulation and reference services, shelving & shelf reading.
- Develop and promote the usage of our new Creation Station.
- Other duties as assigned.
Bilingual Staff (if applicable):
In coordination with the Spanish Services Coordinator, bilingual staff assist with translation, interpretation, and outreach to Spanish-speaking community members.
Requirements
- Some college, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience with program planning.
- Experience working with children and/or young adult.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
- Skills and knowledge
- Computer Technology: Understands current computer technology and software (MS Office, Google Worskspace, etc).
- Teaching and demonstrating technology programs and software to patrons of all ages.
- Has a general understanding of different book formats currently available (ebooks, audio books, etc).
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Possesses excellent listening skills and responds calmly to stressful situations.
- Able to operate with minimum supervision and work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions and interruptions.
- Skills in design software such as programs in the Adobe Creative Suite (preferred not required).
- Skills and knowledge
- Travel to conferences or events within and outside of the state of Colorado may be required.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Tucked in the heart of the Rockies, Leadville is the highest incorporated town (10,152 feet!) in the continental United States. Its natural beauty offers access to outdoor recreation all year around - from backcounty skiing and groomed Nordic skiing trails to miles of hiking trails and lake or river fishing.