Children's Programs Coordinator

City of Siloam Springs Human Resources; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Siloam Springs Library is seeking a full-time program coordinator to plan and implement programs across all ages, working with staff and volunteers to promote services. You’ll manage press materials, grow children's programming, and assist with grant writing and reporting.

Candidate will handle program budgets, data collection, and reporting while engaging with educational groups and the public. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Master of Library or Information Science preferred.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system.
• Ability to be organized.
• Ability to work as a team member, or independently, as needed.
• Basic knowledge of reader interest levels.
• Ability to use current technology.
• Ability to perform basic accounting functions.
• Experience with multi-line telephone system; copy machine; fax machine; key calculator, library automation system; graphic computer programs; Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates programming for all ages. Creates, plans, and implements programming opportunities, which mesh with the library’s goal and mission.
• Works with staff and volunteers to provide joint programming, coordinate with themes, and assist each other in outreach and programming efforts.
• Designs, writes, edits and coordinates the development of press releases and promotional materials appropriate to program activities in conjunction with the Library Cataloguer/Marketing.
• Increases library awareness by using programming to motivate patrons to visit and utilize library services.
• Create bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays focused on the children’s library user.
• Assists in construction of bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays throughout the library, which will promote programming.
• Performs public speaking engagements regarding library services and programs.
• Gives tours of the library that may involve some programming.
• Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program and prepares related reports.
• Keeps an accounting record of donations, both monetary and material, as related to programming.
• Develops the collection in the children’s room in collaboration with the library manager through assisting the Library Manager of items to order for circulation, items to weed, and forwarding items that need to be repaired to the library clerk.
• Purchases program supplies making sure the budget is maintained.
• Collects data to prepare reports; maintains program/project records and statistical information. Evaluates outcomes.
• Communicate with those who have done programming with the use of thank you notes or other communications.
• Attends educational meetings and workshops to stay abreast of the newest materials, program ideas and trends.
• Maintains the children’s room and story hour room
• Assists patrons with reference and information needs in the children’s room.
• Assists patrons with the use of e-mail, Internet, AWE computers, and Microsoft Office in the children’s room.
• Assists in the training of work-study students and volunteers assigned to the children’s area.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Dewey Decimal

Organization

Teamwork

Reader interests

Technology literacy

Basic accounting

Microsoft Office

Spanish preferred

Education

Master of Library or Information Science preferred

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years related experience

Tools

Library automation system

Job description

City of Siloam Springs Library is seeking a full-time program coordinator to plan and implement programs across all ages, working with staff and volunteers to promote services. You’ll manage press materials, grow children's programming, and assist with grant writing and reporting.

Candidate will handle program budgets, data collection, and reporting while engaging with educational groups and the public. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.