Library Outreach & Programs Coordinator

Iḷisaġvik College; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of

Public Employees Retirement System

Health insurance with Meritain Health

Life Insurance $100,000

Job summary

Ilisagvik College in Alaska seeks a Library Outreach and Program Coordinator to plan, develop, and facilitate programming and outreach for youth and adults that reflect community and cultural needs. You will oversee ongoing library programs, collaborate with schools and community partners, and manage budgets and reports.

This role requires engaging with diverse groups and supporting the college’s mission. Responsibilities include developing new programs, coordinating with marketing, supervising

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with children, teens and adults.
• One year or more experience on program/project management, community engagement, or outreach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain current library programs such as Summer Reading, weekly Storytimes, Craft afternoon, and other programs as assigned.
• Plan, develop, organize and implement new library programs for children’s, teens, family and Ilisagvik students, staff and faculty.
• Collaborate with community partners for programs and outreach.
• Build relationships and collaborate with schools, community organizations, government agencies, and other groups to provide library outreach programs and services that meet community needs.
• Work with Iḷisaġvik marketing department to develop marketing materials to support programming needs.
• Collaborate with Iḷisaġvik College’s Community Outreach Coordinator/Manager and Director of Indigenization on outreach programming needs.
• Manage program budgets, collect and compile statistics for library programs and events, prepare reports, and keep records of activities.
• Oversee and coordinate library facility room requests and maintain room reservation Outlook Calendar.
• Assist in staffing the front desk and maintain library circulation activities which include: checking in and out patron library materials, assisting patrons with basic reference questions, answering the telephone, periodical check-ins, and check library e‑mail, shelve library materials and maintain orderliness of collections, etc.
• Assist with various library projects, which may include: inventory, weeding, sorting donations, patron account updates, etc.
• Assist with collection development and maintenance including selection, acquisition and de‑selection of library materials.
• Assist the Copy Cataloger in processing incoming and out‑going Alaska Library Catalog holds, and local processing of library materials as needed.
• Engage in professional development training and library conferences, as requested.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Project management

Data analysis

Multicultural communication

Children/teens/adults experience

Word processing

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Internet research

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Ilisagvik College in Alaska seeks a Library Outreach and Program Coordinator to plan, develop, and facilitate programming and outreach for youth and adults that reflect community and cultural needs. You will oversee ongoing library programs, collaborate with schools and community partners, and manage budgets and reports.

This role requires engaging with diverse groups and supporting the college’s mission. Responsibilities include developing new programs, coordinating with marketing, supervising