Library Programs & Outreach Lead

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (dental & vision)

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and

NYS Retirement System

Professional development support

Job summary

Castleton Public Library in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, invites applications for a Programming and Outreach Coordinator. Under the Library Director, you will oversee programming and outreach, develop youth and adult classes, and promote services through community partnerships.

This civil service role requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree with library experience, concentrates on outreach to target populations, supervision of teen volunteers, and grant-writing to fund special programs.

Qualifications

• Must meet all Rensselaer County Civil Service requirements for the Library Assistant title.
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with two years library experience.
• Hiring for this position is provisional; incumbents must complete Library Assistant exam when offered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the Library's programming and outreach efforts under the Library Director.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate classes and events for youth and adults.
• Plan outreach visits to schools, preschools, senior centers, and community sites.
• Work with partners to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Create marketing materials for library programs and initiatives.
• Oversee post-event evaluation and organize feedback.
• Provide outreach services to NYS target populations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise teen volunteers.
• Seek grant funding and manage the grant process.
• Report monthly on programming and outreach goals.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Two years library experience

Job description

Castleton Public Library in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, invites applications for a Programming and Outreach Coordinator. Under the Library Director, you will oversee programming and outreach, develop youth and adult classes, and promote services through community partnerships.

This civil service role requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree with library experience, concentrates on outreach to target populations, supervision of teen volunteers, and grant-writing to fund special programs.