Senior Program & Education Director, Library Services

Midland County; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County seeks a Director of the Program & Education Unit to lead program development, exhibit coordination, and community education initiatives. The role requires energy, creativity, and strategic planning to align learning strategies with the library’s mission.

The position oversees staff training, volunteer coordination, and public relations, with focus on educational, entertaining, and enriching programming for all ages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; program planning, presentation and training experience.
• Digital literacy skills; customer service or public interaction experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s in Library Science and library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates implementation of programs.
• Evaluates and adjusts library programs to meet community needs.
• Coordinates exhibit space and exhibits.
• Leads planning and execution of educational, entertaining programming for all ages.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding library services and programs.
• Attends professional meetings and trainings as needed.
• Assists administration with management of special projects and public relations/marketing.

Skills

Adapt to new software

Research using Internet

Draft and edit documents

Effective communication

Budgeting skills

Leadership and supervision

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Library Science (preferred)

Program planning, presentation and training experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Email

Social media

Job description

Midland County seeks a Director of the Program & Education Unit to lead program development, exhibit coordination, and community education initiatives. The role requires energy, creativity, and strategic planning to align learning strategies with the library’s mission.

The position oversees staff training, volunteer coordination, and public relations, with focus on educational, entertaining, and enriching programming for all ages.