Your Casey County Public Library is excited to announce that it will be accepting applications for the Children’s Services Coordinator position from Tuesday, June 2, through the end of business day on Thursday, June 18.
Job Description
The Children’s Services Coordinator is a programming position that is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing library programs designed specifically for patrons from birth through age 11. This is a patron-facing position, requiring exemplary customer service and public presentation skills, as well as effective management of children and adults in a public library learning environment. Successful Children Services Coordinators are driven to serve all members of our diverse community, are inspired by literacy and learning, and have an engaging presence in front of audiences. Success is determined by effective work methods, strong team work, positive and effective communication, and an eagerness to learn and develop essential library skills. We work together to help patrons imagine the possibilities, discover their potential, and connect with their community.
Weekly Hours: 32
Starting Pay: $14/hour
Essential Responsibilities:
- Creates and presents dynamic, enriching, and educational programs for children ages birth to 11.
- Drives program relevancy by demonstrating expertise in topics related to child development, education, and areas of interest to children and families, while maintaining awareness of current trends, interests, and community needs.
- Manages program expenses by operating within budget parameters, following purchasing procedures, and accurately reporting expenses and program results.
- Maintains program files, supplies, and statistics, ensuring everything is up-to-date, orderly, and stored appropriately.
- Collaborates with the library’s Marketing Lead to create assets that effectively promote programs through the library website, in print, and on the library’s social media platforms.
- Establishes and nurtures relationships with community organizations, interest groups, and performers and other guest presenters, whose offerings help drive program and library relevancy.
- Participates in local events and outreach for this age group.
- Assists with seeking funding, including grants and donations, that may be available for library use.
- Greets and engages with library patrons to discover and meet a variety of needs, while demonstrating a sincere desire to serve.
- Generates excitement about books and other materials by providing reader’s advisory and ensuring free access to information.
- Actively promotes library programs, public facilities, and community services.
- Be reliable, provide assurance, work with empathy, and be responsive to patron needs.
- Performs other duties in the library, as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skills Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
- Associate’s degree or higher in education or child development or a related field is preferred, or a combination of education and work experience that ensures job competency.
- Previous successful employment experience working with children is required.
- Ability to attend continuing education opportunities to obtain certification.
- Available to work a flex schedule that may include evenings and weekends..
- Ability to travel within Casey County as needed.
NOTE: All employees of the Casey County Public Library are required to maintain the capacity, with or without reasonable approved accommodations, to: 1) demonstrate proficiency with computers, common office software, current operating systems, emailing, and Internet navigation; 2) operate basic work equipment such as multifunction copiers, cash registers, book carts, manual tools, audio/visual equipment, and multi-line communications systems; 3) have sufficient mobility to move throughout the library to meet patron needs, and lift and/or handle library materials; and 4) work in a public library environment that may include the potential for exposure to possible contaminants including (but not limited to) noise, arts and crafts chemicals, ink on printed pages, dust and mold, animals, cleaning chemicals, as well as the spread of communicable diseases.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, a completed application (see below), and a Programming Applicational Supplemental (see below) in person at the Casey County Public Library at 238 Middleburg St., Liberty, KY 42539 or via email to caseydirector@caseylibrary.org.
Any questions should be directed to the Library Director via email at caseydirectorry.org.