Outreach & Programming Librarian

Job Opportunity

Under general supervision, this position supports the library's mission of being a community center for lifelong discovery and learning by managing and scheduling the library's adult and family programming and outreach services. Performs duties requiring considerable judgment and initiative in planning and overseeing programming and outreach services within and outside the library. This position will seek to establish ongoing weekly activities, events, and programs as well as large events that will be scheduled on a quarterly or yearly basis. Reports to the Library Director. ***Please note this position is subject to working evenings and Saturdays.

Researches programs, speakers, events, activities, etc., that would be beneficial to the library and the Foley community.

Contacts individuals and organizations that will participate in programming or will partner with the library in creating programs and events.

Meets, schedules, and arranges for programs, events or activities to take place via various avenues available. This component will involve the library, its staff, and those who will participate from outside the library.

Prepares the venue for activities, events, and/or programs to include decoration, food, and space allocation for organizations, individuals, or vendors depending on the type of event scheduled, including execution of the event and cleanup afterward.

Creates and distributes promotional materials to include posters, cards, press releases and any other related items which will be distributed locally and among the various social media outlets utilized; markets the services and databases offered by the library.

Gathers statistics through various means in order to track the performance of the activity, event, and/or program as a means of improving and adding to the catalog of offerings within this program.

Seeks to establish ongoing weekly activities, events, and/or programs as well as large events that will be scheduled on a quarterly or yearly basis.

Manages and creates displays to promote activities, events, and/or programs as well as various monthly celebrations and important dates.

Orders materials needed for events, speakers, or activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and three (3) years of experience in a job related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Successful applicant must hold a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving record), physical, and drug screen.

The City's group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The employees' health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City. The City pays 50% of family coverage. The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle. See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details. **NOTE** If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage. The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.