Regional Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator- Headquarters

Statesboro-Regional-Public-Libraries; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Statesboro Regional Public Libraries is seeking a Regional Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator to manage outreach programs across eight libraries in six counties. The role requires evenings and weekends, with a salary of $18.00/hour and 40 hours per week.

The position reports to the Regional Library Director and travels to events, delivering materials and presenting library services. Responsibilities include planning and hosting outreach activities, partnering with schools and

Qualifications

• Agree to submit to a background check.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License and clean MVR.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts Library Outreach programs and services.
• Assists with delivering materials to outreach locations.
• Hosts programming at outreach or offsite locations.
• Hosts informational tables at events and school events.
• Connects with community members and organizations.
• Gives presentations about the library at events or meetings.
• Fosters participation, creativity, and teamwork with staff.
• Maintains and reports statistics from Outreach events.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Travel ability

Follow directions

Job description

Regional Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator — Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Requires evenings and weekends. Salary: $18.00/hour.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Headquarters Library location: 124 South Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.

Position Description

Position Title: Regional Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator. Classification: Full-Time, FLSA non-exempt. Reports to: Regional Library Director. Overall responsibility: The Regional Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for a variety of outreach programs and services in the counties served by Statesboro Regional Public Libraries. Our system currently consists of eight libraries across six counties. This position coordinates outreach programs and services in each community with the assistance of the local Library Manager and Regional Staff.

Essential Position Functions

• Prepares and conducts Library Outreach programs and services
• Assists with delivering materials/books to outreach service locations
• Prepares and/or hosts programming at outreach or offsite locations
• Hosts informational tables at events, school event nights, etc.
• Connects with community members and organizations
• Gives presentations about the library at events or meetings
• Fosters a climate of participation, creativity, and teamwork with other staff
• Maintains and reports statistics from Outreach events and services
• Drives library vehicle to events and libraries
• Delivers internal paperwork, materials, etc. throughout our system on a weekly basis
• Performs other duties as assigned and required by the needs of the organization

Required Qualifications

• Agree to submit to a background check and have results that meet the expectations of the employer
• Obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License and maintain a Motor Vehicle Report that is within the guidelines of the Library’s Insurance carrier
• Experience working with the public

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow direction, report progress, and complete assignments
• Ability to meet the work schedule of the job
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Library experience
• Public speaking experience

Physical Skills

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to drive and /or ride in a full-size vehicle, daily.
• Ability to lift and move up to forty (40) pounds and push one hundred (100) pounds, occasionally.

Training, Supervision, and Evaluation

The Regional Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator is primarily trained, directed, and evaluated by the Regional Library Director or Assistant Director. This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Consistent with the Americans Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. We are a Drug Free Workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Employee Benefits

TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA (TRS) This is the mandatory retirement program for library employees who work 20 hours per week or more. Limited exceptions apply. In FY 2027 employees contribute 6.00% of their gross salary each pay period. The current employer match is 22.32%. For information on TRS, please visit www.trsga.com. Please note that employees who are enrolled in TRS do not also participate in Social Security. SOCIAL SECURITY This is a mandatory deduction for temporary employees and those who work fewer than 20 hours per week. The 2026 employee deduction is 6.2% of the employee’s gross salary. STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN State Health insurance is available to permanent library employees who are hired to work 30 hours per week or more. Participation is not mandatory. New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month following the first full month of employment. For more information, please visit the State Health Benefit Plan website at: FLEXIBLE BENEFITS Under a program administered by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, eligible employees may choose from a range of optional benefits, including Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Statesboro Regional Public Libraries does not match or pay any of the cost of Flexible Benefits. For more information: https://team.georgia.gov/my-benefits/ EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Kepro Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members and provides 24-hour, 7 days per week counseling. Available services include assessment and referral resources, crisis management support, and legal and financial assistance resources. This program is offered at no cost to the employee.