Children’s Programs Coordinator

City of Siloam Springs; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Siloam Springs seeks a Library Programs Coordinator to plan, promote, and implement programs for all ages. You will coordinate with staff and volunteers, design promotional materials, and lead outreach to increase library usage.

The role includes creating displays, conducting tours, assisting with grants, and maintaining program records and donor data. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system.
• Ability to be organized.
• Ability to work as a team member or independently.
• Basic knowledge of reader interest levels.
• Ability to use current technology.
• Ability to perform basic accounting functions.
• Sound judgment and self-control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates programming for all ages and creates, plans, and implements opportunities.
• Works with staff and volunteers to provide joint programming and outreach.
• Designs, writes, edits, and coordinates development of press releases and promotional materials.
• Increase library awareness by programming to motivate patron visits.
• Create bulletin boards and displays to promote programming.
• Gives library tours and may conduct programming with external groups.
• Assists with grant/proposal writing and prepares reports.
• Keeps accounting records of donations related to programming.

Skills

Dewey Decimal knowledge

Organized

Teamwork

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Technology proficiency

Accounting basics

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master of Library or Information Science

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library automation system

Graphic design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Siloam Springs seeks a Library Programs Coordinator to plan, promote, and implement programs for all ages. You will coordinate with staff and volunteers, design promotional materials, and lead outreach to increase library usage.

The role includes creating displays, conducting tours, assisting with grants, and maintaining program records and donor data. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.