Do you have a love for teaching, reading, technology and more?

This is the perfect full-time job for you!

The Carnegie Library of Homestead seeks an enthusiastic and team-oriented individual to serve as our Program Coordinator.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing youth and adult programs. Must have a passion for books, be comfortable with technology, and be willing to make a difference in the life of a patron who may not have opportunities elsewhere.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, inclusive of daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Shift includes a minimum of two Saturdays per month. Benefits include: employer-paid medical insurance package for employee and optional insurance for family; 401k, lucrative paid time off package; holiday pay; free athletic club membership and tickets to various cultural events.

Program Planning and Execution:

• Works with the Library Director to plan, publicize, implement and evaluate a year-round schedule of programs within the mission and goals of the Carnegie.
• Works with the Fund Development team to evaluate and prepare statistics on quantitative/qualitative measures to fulfill funding commitments.
• Involves teens in planning and implementing services for their age group.
• Utilizes a variety of techniques (book clubs, STEAM workshops, discussion groups, movie nights, history and art programs) to encourage library use and promote literacy.
• Organizes and implements outreach to local schools, daycares, and other organizations. Establish relationships with school librarians, teachers, community organizations and agencies to deliver literacy-based programming.
• Coordinates with interns and volunteers to assist in the planning and execution of programs.
• Performs projects and tasks as assigned by the Library Director.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understand the needs and abilities of youth and adults and the available library materials and services.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a public library a plus but not required.
• Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with any graphics packages a plus.
• Knowledge of Maker programming, STEAM based workshops, 3-D printing, coding and other similar programming trends.
• Familiarity with community assets and partners, both locally and regionally.
• Multi-task in a busy environment, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Manage time, set priorities in order to complete assignment deadlines.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Listen to, understand and interpret information received from patrons in directing them to appropriate library services, programs and materials.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, representatives from other agencies and the general public.
• Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset.

Customer Service:

• Performs public service duties as scheduled, assisting patrons with questions as needed.
• Uses diplomacy and tact to establish and maintain relationships with patrons.

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have experience mentoring youth from underserved communities. A background in education, and/or the library field is preferred. Service provider is subject to a criminal background check, FBI and youth clearance-check prior to beginning employment. Employee must have reliable transportation, as the position requires offsite outreach to locations not accessible by public transit.

To Apply:

Please forward your resume, cover letter, program proposal, three (3) business references and salary requirements to humanresources@carnegieofhomestead.org.