Programs Coordinator
- Job Category: Other
- Education: N/A
- FT/PT: Full-Time
- Company: Salina Public Library
Job Description:
Programs Coordinator
Youth Services · Salina, Kansas
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The Programs Coordinator position at Salina Public Library provides high-quality, friendly and professional services. The Programs Coordinator is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of services for youth with a primary focus on ages 12-17 and families through programming and outreach.
The position will also assist the department head in collection management duties as assigned. To be a part of our library team, a positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to work well with everyone is required.
Reports To: Head of Youth Services
Hours/Schedule: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Schedules are adjusted as needed for the Library - evenings and weekends will be required.
*Above is an anticipated schedule. This is subject to change based upon service levels.
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Starting Pay: $20.01
Full Pay Range: $20.01 - $24.34 per hour
Benefits:
• 40 hours paid time off after 6 months of service; 80 hours (2 weeks) after 1 year; 120 hours (3 weeks) after 5 years; 160 hours (4 weeks) after 10 years
• 16 hours (2 days) personal time after 1 year
• 10.5 paid holidays a year and 2 floating holidays
• sick leave, 8 hours accrued a month for full-time staff
• health, dental & vision insurance with pre-tax premiums, 75% paid by the library
• KPERS retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• paid webinars, workshops and more
• wage level system with set performance-based increases
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, Library Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum Associates degree in related field or 3 years relevant experience required.
• Experience working with youth is required.
• Customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Library experience preferred, but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Work Experience:
• Experience working with youth is required.
• Customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Library experience preferred, but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Supervisory Experience: Not required.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Programs Coordinator must ....
• support the library’s mission through programming that targets youth.
• evaluate programming based on attendance, audience satisfaction, promotion of library goals and addressing community needs.
• cultivate and maintain partnerships with local schools, child care providers and other youth-related organizations to promote reading and digital literacy.
• support the library’s mission and provide exceptional customer service, whether to patrons or co-workers.
• be fully trained on library circulation policy and procedures and assist patrons at the youth services desk and throughout the library.
• under guidance of department head, assist with maintaining youth services collection.
• under general guidance, have the ability to work honestly and independently.
• be reliable. Work scheduled hours, show up ready to work on time and use breaks appropriately.
• maintain a general knowledge of programs and services offered by the wider library.
• communicate clearly, accurately and in a timely manner with a diverse set of patrons and co-workers.
• be willing to help in any area of the library as needed.
• be able to enforce library policy and follow procedure in a variety of situations, including high-stress or confrontational interactions.
• prepare for and participate in staff and project team meetings.
• help to maintain organized and tidy library spaces.
• shelve materials accurately as needed
• demonstrate professional behavior and comply with library policies and procedures, including adhering to library dress code.
• perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Pre-employment drug screen. (post-employment drug screen may also take place)
• Pre-employment background check.
• Basic keyboarding skills.
• The ability to work with a variety of technology equipment and applications including, but not limited to, word documents, spreadsheets, internet browsers, email, and Google Drive.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
• Light to moderate physical work
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing.
• Speech and hearing abilities to maintain communication with patrons and co-workers.
• Vision to read and interpret reports, written documents, and electronic communications.
• Work is primarily indoors, with some outdoor work for book drop pickups and other Library event assistance.
ADA/EOE
*The above position information is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties or responsibilities.
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https://salinapublic.bamboohr.com/careers/66
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Contact Information:
301 W Elm
Salina, Kansas 67401
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