Program Coordinator

Job Posting:  Program Coordinator

Posting Date:  November 4, 2024

Start Date:  As soon as possible

Location:  Germantown, NY

Type: Part-time, not exceeding 16 hours per week

Schedule: Mix of in-person and remote; some evening shifts and weekends

Compensation: $18-20/hr., depending on education/experience, not to exceed $14,860/year

Type:  Paid as employee with taxes withheld

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Germantown Library seeks an organized and creative Program Coordinator (PC) who provides an outstanding, library experience for patrons of all ages by developing, preparing, coordinating, and implementing new and ongoing library programs.

The PC will work up to 16 hours per week, including occasional evenings and 1-2 weekend shifts per month.  Approximately half of those hours are in person.  Program development hours will be a combination of in-person and virtual as needed.

The Program Coordinator reports to the Library Director and regularly consults with the Programming Committee and will:

1. Develop, publicize, implement new programming and build on and support existing library programs such as annual events and ongoing programming. Oversee an average of three to four programs across a range of ages per month.

• See out, build and uphold relationships with community members and beyond. Communicate with individuals and/or groups to provide educational and recreational programming consistent with the mission of the library.
• Plan seasonally, 3 months in advance, and publicize programs four weeks in advance with follow-up postings.
• Manages an annual budget of $4,000 to be used for guest instructor fees, program supplies, refreshments and similar expenses.
• Provides publicity content and posters for Library e-newsletter and Library calendar; and other platforms, using Canva.
• Publicizes content and posters weekly on social media (FB, IG) and online community event forums.
• Communicates programming to local media outlets, including: Register-Star, The Columbia Paper and others.

            2.Schedule and run regular Programming Meetings with the Program Committee to review completed and upcoming programs.

3. Spend a minimum of 12 hours/week and maximum of 16 hours/week performing these duties: arrange to meet bi-monthly with the Library Director to review progress and success measures.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Lynn Place at [email protected] with the subject heading “Program Coordinator Position”.