Programming and Outreach Coordinator

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

Salary: $52,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026

Castleton Public Library - Programming and Outreach Coordinator

Position Description

Internal Title: Programming and Outreach Coordinator

Rensselaer County Civil Service Title: Library Assistant

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and carry out work independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and receive guidance and direction.
• Proficiency and comfort with computer technology.

Primary Duties

• Under the guidance of the Library Director, oversee and coordinate the Library's programming and outreach efforts.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate a wide variety of classes and events for youth and adults.
• Plan and conduct outreach visits for the purpose of providing or promoting library services. Outreach destinations may include but are not limited to: K-12 schools, school-affiliated aftercare programs, preschools, daycare centers, summer camps, senior centers, senior housing facilities, nursing homes, mobile home villages, apartment complexes, transitional housing facilities, group homes, food pantries, and parks.
• Work with the library's community partners and identify additional opportunities for partnership and collaboration with local organizations.
• Create marketing materials such as posters and displays for upcoming library programs and initiatives.
• Oversee Post-Event Evaluation responses and develop a system by which to organize/track feedback.
• Oversee, plan, and provide outreach services to people defined by New York State as target populations for outreach efforts, including: senior citizens; people with visual, physical, learning, or developmental disabilities; people who are educationally disadvantaged; people who are unemployed or underemployed; members of ethnic or minority groups in need of special services; people who are geographically isolated; at-risk youth.
• Actively recruit, train, and supervise teen volunteers.
• Target potential sources of additional revenue for the funding of special library programs. Includes the writing of grants and the administration of such from the application process, disbursement, and evaluation.
• Share in developing general library goals and objectives and make a monthly report to the Director regarding programming and outreach efforts.

Other Duties as Assigned, Including But Not Limited To

• Supervise staff members and serve as person-in-charge in the absence of the Library Director.
• Regularly perform work in collection development, reader's advisory, reference services, technology help, cataloging, and circulation.

Supervision

The Programming and Outreach Coordinator reports to the Library Director.

Hours of Work

The position has a 37.5-hour work week and requires some evening and weekend hours as part of the regular schedule.

Starting Salary

$52,000 annually

• Competitive health insurance package including dental and vision coverage;
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, and paid sick leave;
• Participation in the New York State Retirement System;
• Support for professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet all Rensselaer County Civil Service requirements for the Library Assistant title at time of appointment:
• (a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree; or
• (b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree and two (2) years of library experience.
• Hiring for this position is currently provisional; incumbents must complete Library Assistant exam when offered by Rensselaer County and be reachable on the eligible list in order to maintain employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating library programs.

Physical Requirements

Duties require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in carrying, lifting, or moving lightweight materials or equipment, including up and down stairs. Position requires walking or standing approximately half of the time.

About Us

We are a small, dynamic municipal library with a collection of more than 9,000 items and a robust programming calendar that attracts children, teens and adults seven days a week, both onsite and in partnership with community organizations. Chartered to serve the Village of Castleton, we also extend services to residents of the Town of Schodack. The Library is located in Castleton's historic Village Hall, currently occupying two main collection and service rooms, and a Community Room that is used creatively for programming and community events.