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Program Coordinator

New Fairfield Library

Supervisor
Director, Children's Librarian, Assistant Director

Hours of Work
Part Time, Union

Primary Function
Plans and assists with library programs

Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in education or library science and or three years experience in children's programming
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work creatively and comfortably with children, parents, teachers, community members, and organizations
• Good organizational skills

Primary Duties

• Plan and conduct storytimes and other children's programs
  • Select appropriate books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, etc.
  • Update storytime collection
  • Prepare crafts
• Plan and conduct special programs
  • Book speakers, do advertising
  • Attend programs
• Coordinate volunteer functions for programs
• Administer budget for programs with Children's Librarian
• Attend meetings with school personnel, PTO
• Attend workshops as appropriate

Program Manager

Wilton Library

Summary of Responsibilities:
Creates a calendar of programs for adult patrons of the Wilton Library. Contacts potential program presenters, evaluates potential programs, and schedules programs. Responds to needs and desires of community in library program offerings.

Education and Training Required:
Holds a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or relevant experience. Exhibits a proven ability to deal with the public, organize tasks, and deal with the unexpected.

Reports to:
Library Director

Duties/Responsibilities:
Reviews materials sent by prospective program presenters to evaluate appropriateness of potential programs.

Attend classes, programs and talks in neighboring communities for ideas for possible WLA programs.

Schedules programs for continuity and timeliness of topics. Advises appropriate library personnel of upcoming programs for posting on Web site, publicity, registration, etc.

Keeps calendar of all programs, community room rentals and other meetings for Library. Prepares calendar for newsletter publication. Prepares weekly update of program information on Library telephone system.

Works with Trustees, Staff and outside contacts to expand our roster of program presenters.

Attends programs, including introduction of speakers to audience.

Keep mailing lists of program attendees for future program mailings.

Hours:
Part-time position. 20 hours per week