Senior Children's Programs Designer | System-Wide Impact

SLC Public Library; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Utah Retirement Systems benefits

Job summary

The Salt Lake City Public Library is seeking a Children\'s Program Senior Specialist to oversee systemwide children\'s programming across nine locations. This role focuses on developing high-quality, scalable programs, mentoring staff, and partnering with external presenters to expand literacy and engagement citywide.

You will manage budgets, evaluate outcomes, and ensure inclusive, welcoming programs inside and outside library spaces.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and experience designing, building and delivering children's programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate multi-site programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate children's programming across the system.
• Design, build, and deliver a consistent, high-quality portfolio of programs across all nine locations.
• Set learning goals and lead program development from concept through execution.
• Manage the programming budget including supplies, transportation and other operational costs.
• Lead literacy programming focused on K-3rd grade and older youth.
• Oversee system-wide summer programming and partner coordination.

Skills

Public speaking

Excellent communication

Spanish language skills

Education

Master's Degree in Education, Library and Information Science, or related field

Job description

The Salt Lake City Public Library is seeking a Children\'s Program Senior Specialist to oversee systemwide children\'s programming across nine locations. This role focuses on developing high-quality, scalable programs, mentoring staff, and partnering with external presenters to expand literacy and engagement citywide.

You will manage budgets, evaluate outcomes, and ensure inclusive, welcoming programs inside and outside library spaces.