Library Program Specialist-Adult Outreach-Part-Time

Harnett County, NC; Lillington (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnett County Library Outreach seeks an Adult Services Outreach Program Specialist to expand access to library resources and services for adults in the community. You will collaborate with community partners to promote lifelong learning and personal enrichment through targeted outreach and programming.

The role focuses on developing strategies, presenting to diverse adult audiences, and coordinating events with staff and volunteers while supporting outreach metrics and community impact.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in adult services, community outreach, or a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with library resources and lifelong learning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement adult services outreach strategies: Create and execute comprehensive plans to reach and engage adults in the community, including underserved populations.
• Conduct outreach activities and presentations: Deliver engaging sessions on library resources, digital literacy, lifelong learning, and related topics.
• Coordinate adult programming and events: Plan, promote, and oversee programs such as author talks, book clubs, lectures, and workshops.
• Develop and distribute promotional materials: Create content for newsletters, social media, and local publications to promote adult services.
• Oversee collection development tasks and reader’s advisory as needed.
• This position requires mandatory participation in a rotating Saturday work schedule and flexibility to work evenings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Public outreach

Digital literacy

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in library science

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Bachelor’s degree in adult education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Graphic design software

Database systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adult Services Outreach Program Specialist plays a vital role in expanding access to library resources, programs, and services for adults in the community. This position focuses on developing and implementing outreach strategies to engage and connect with adults of all backgrounds and interests, including underserved populations. The Adult Services Outreach Program Specialist collaborates with community organizations, senior centers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to promote the library's adult services and create meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and community engagement.

The Adult Services Outreach Program Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to connect with adults in the community and expand access to library resources and services. This position allows for the creation of meaningful experiences, lifelong learning opportunities, and the fostering of a strong sense of community among adult library patrons.

Hiring Range: $19.4518 hourly pay

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Develop and implement adult services outreach strategies: Create and execute comprehensive plans to reach and engage adults in the community, with a focus on underserved populations. Identify target audiences and develop tailored outreach initiatives to effectively promote library resources, programs, and services.


• Develop and implement adult services outreach strategies: Create and execute comprehensive plans to reach and engage adults in the community, with a focus on underserved populations. Identify target audiences and develop tailored outreach initiatives to effectively promote library resources, programs, and services.


• Conduct outreach activities and presentations: Actively engage with adults in the community through presentations, workshops, and outreach events. Deliver engaging and informative sessions on library resources, digital literacy, lifelong learning opportunities, and other relevant topics to meet the diverse needs and interests of adults.


• Coordinate adult programming and events: Plan, promote, and oversee a variety of adult-focused programs and events, such as author talks, book clubs, lectures, workshops, and cultural activities. Collaborate with library staff, community partners, and volunteers to ensure the successful implementation of programs that engage and enrich the adult community.


• Develop and distribute promotional materials: Create compelling content for various channels, including newsletters, social media platforms, community bulletin boards, and local publications. Effectively communicate the value and benefits of adult services and programs offered by the library to the target audience.


• Develop and distribute promotional materials: Create compelling content for various channels, including newsletters, social media platforms, community bulletin boards, and local publications. Effectively communicate the value and benefits of adult services and programs offered by the library to the target audience.


• Oversee and assist with library collection development, reader’s advisory, materials circulation, and deliveries to homebound library patrons.


• \" This position requires mandatory participation in a rotating Saturday work schedule due to library operating hours\"


• This position requires flexibility to work evenings.


• Must be able to drive a county vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with adults of diverse backgrounds and interests.


• Strong organizational skills and time management abilities.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Familiarity with library resources, programming, and adult learning principles.


• Knowledge of data analysis and evaluation methods to measure outreach outcomes.


• Proficient in using technology and software applications such as databases, Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and graphic design software and tools.


• Knowledge of the operation principles and practices of a public library and practices of library science.


• Knowledge of the use of computer systems including on-line systems, computer software, printers, and other peripheral hardware.


• Skill in providing customer service.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, volunteers, officials, and the general public.


• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by outreach events and programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Associate degree library science or bachelor’s degree in communications, adult education, or other related field.

• Proven experience in adult services, community outreach, or a similar role.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with adults of diverse backgrounds and interests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to perform medium work frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity toprepare and analyze data and figures, to operate a computer terminal, for extensivereading; for visual inspection of books and materials at distances close to the eyes, and for use of measurement devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee works in a library environment.