Senior Community Programs Lead - Literacy & Learning

Careers In Government; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

San Mateo County Libraries in California seeks a Senior Community Program Specialist to lead adult literacy services and programming across 13 libraries. The role advances literacy, learning, access, and community connection with multilingual offerings to serve diverse residents.

The position requires designing, delivering, and evaluating programs, training library staff, and building partnerships to expand outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of experience in community programming, library services, public service, outreach, education, or related field.
• Experience coordinating programs or services and developing community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve services that inspire learning, strengthen connection, and respond to community needs.
• Build shared understanding through clear, consistent communication and strong relationships with staff, partners, and community members.
• Approach program development with a learning mindset—testing ideas, gathering feedback, and iterating.
• Help facilitate prototyping and model comfort with experimentation and change.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and carry out programming, workshops, classes, and events, plus outreach activities to groups and agencies.
• Demonstrate accountability, initiative, and follow-through.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Staff training & supervision

Program development

Community outreach

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Office software

Library management systems

Job description

San Mateo County Libraries in California seeks a Senior Community Program Specialist to lead adult literacy services and programming across 13 libraries. The role advances literacy, learning, access, and community connection with multilingual offerings to serve diverse residents.

The position requires designing, delivering, and evaluating programs, training library staff, and building partnerships to expand outreach.