Youth & Teen Programs Lead

Richland Library; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Library is seeking a Full-Time Children and Teen Services Coordinator for the Richland Library Main location in Columbia, SC. This role sits in the Events and Experience Department and coordinates programs serving children, teens, and families across branches and partner organizations.

The coordinator plans author events and community programs, manages performer contracts, maintains detailed records, and supports grants, promotional materials, and customer service, while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Education or related field; supplemented by at least two (2) years of directly related experience working with children, teens and families; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of South Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to drive a Library-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and assisting in special projects, meetings, staff trainings, services and event systems-wide to include individual branches and partnered organizations that serve children, teens and families.
• Assists with planning and executing special events and programs including but not limited to author events, Kids in Print, the Summer Learning Challenge, Augusta Bakers Dozen, Read Freely Fest, etc.
• Facilitate the contract process related to performer agreements and assists with logistics for internal and external events/meetings
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all projects, events and meetings
• Assists with problem-solving related to customers and staff and with interpreting and communicating library policies and procedures
• Develops promotional and information materials related to events throughout the system; respond in person, by phone, and in writing to public inquiries regarding requests
• Assists in overseeing grants and ensuring compliance
• Assist with requisitions (MUNIS) and floater schedules when needed
• Manage and respond to LibAnswers queue
• Coordinate the internal Youth and Teen Services meetings, manage communication, notes and agendas with advisement from Children and Teen Services Manager
• Participate in promotional opportunities for Library events which may include television, radio, and other interviews.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Richland Library is seeking a Full-Time Children and Teen Services Coordinator for the Richland Library Main location in Columbia, SC. This role sits in the Events and Experience Department and coordinates programs serving children, teens, and families across branches and partner organizations.

The coordinator plans author events and community programs, manages performer contracts, maintains detailed records, and supports grants, promotional materials, and customer service, while ensuring safety