Programming and Outreach Coordinator

Castleton Public Library – Programming and Outreach Coordinator

Position Description

 

Internal Title: Programming and Outreach Coordinator

 

Rensselaer County Civil Service Title: Library Assistant

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to take initiative and carry out work independently.

·         Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and receive guidance and direction.

·         Proficiency and comfort with computer technology.

 

Primary Duties:

·         Under the guidance of the Library Director, oversee and coordinate the Library's programming and outreach efforts.

·         Develop, conduct, and evaluate a wide variety of classes and events for youth and adults.

·         Plan and conduct outreach visits for the purpose of providing or promoting library services. Outreach destinations may include but are not limited to: K-12 schools, school-affiliated aftercare programs, preschools, daycare centers, summer camps, senior centers, senior housing facilities, nursing homes, mobile home villages, apartment complexes, transitional housing facilities, group homes, food pantries, and parks. 

·         Work with the library's community partners and identify additional opportunities for partnership and collaboration with local organizations.

·         Create marketing materials such as posters and displays for upcoming library programs and initiatives.

·         Oversee Post-Event Evaluation responses and develop a system by which to organize/track feedback.

·         Oversee, plan, and provide outreach services to people defined by New York State as target populations for outreach efforts, including: senior citizens; people with visual, physical, learning, or developmental disabilities; people who are educationally disadvantaged; people who are unemployed or underemployed; members of ethnic or minority groups in need of special services; people who are geographically isolated; at-risk youth.

·         Actively recruit, train, and supervise teen volunteers.

·         Target potential sources of additional revenue for the funding of special library programs.  Includes the writing of grants and the administration of such from the application process, disbursement, and evaluation.

·         Share in developing general library goals and objectives and make a monthly report to the Director regarding programming and outreach efforts.

 

Other Duties as Assigned, Including But Not Limited To:

·         Supervise staff members and serve as person-in-charge in the absence of the Library Director.

·         Regularly perform work in collection development, reader’s advisory, reference services, technology help, cataloging, and circulation. 

 

Supervision:   

The Programming and Outreach Coordinator reports to the Library Director.

 

Hours of Work:

The position has a 37.5-hour work week and requires some evening and weekend hours as part of the regular schedule.

 

Starting Salary: $52,000 annually

 

Benefits:

·         Competitive health insurance package including dental and vision coverage;

·         Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, and paid sick leave;

·         Participation in the New York State Retirement System;

·         Support for professional development opportunities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet all Rensselaer County Civil Service requirements for the Library Assistant title at time of appointment:

(a)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree; or

(b)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of library experience.

 

Hiring for this position is currently provisional; incumbents must complete Library Assistant exam when offered by Rensselaer County and be reachable on the eligible list in order to maintain employment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading and coordinating library programs.

 

Physical Requirements:

Duties require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in carrying, lifting, or moving lightweight materials or equipment, including up and down stairs. Position requires walking or standing approximately half of the time.

 

About Us:

We are a small, dynamic municipal library with a collection of more than 9,000 items and a robust programming calendar that attracts children, teens and adults seven days a week, both onsite and in partnership with community organizations. Chartered to serve the Village of Castleton, we also extend services to residents of the Town of Schodack. The Library is located in Castleton’s historic Village Hall, currently occupying two main collection and service rooms, and a Community Room that is used creatively for programming and community events.

 

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Melanie Sheldon, Library Director, at director@castletonpubliclibrary.org

 

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026