Program Corrdinator

  • Library: Jesup Memorial Library
  • Town: Bar Harbor
  • Library Type: Public
  • Position Type: Non-MLS
  • Deadline: July 5, 2024

Description, How to Apply, and Contact:

The Program Coordinator is central to the Jesup's mission to nourish minds, enhance lives, and build community. The Program Coordinator will be passionate about developing and promoting outstanding public programs and services for patrons of all types across our diverse community. This is a highly collaborative position that works with a dynamic team of library staff, artists and performers, and patrons. The responsibilities of this position are broad and varied and include program development, public relations, program evaluation, and managing audio/video equipment. The right candidate will be an enthusiastic, organized, collaborative, and passionate individual who loves public service and thrives in a dynamic work environment.

This is an exciting time to join the Jesup as it undergoes a major expansion to its historic facility, set to open in summer 2025. With activity spaces, performance halls, conference rooms, and a makerspace, the Jesup Memorial Library will be well-positioned to be a state-of-the-art center of connection, culture, and learning for everyone in our community.

Responsibilities include:

Programming

  • Oversee program calendar

  • Coordinate events with speakers and partner organizations

  • Generate event registration and invitations

  • Write press releases for events, add events to community calendars

  • Oversee weekly programs, welcome speakers to the library

  • Run audio/visual components for library programs

  • Oversee the use of the librarys audio visual equipment

  • Develop audio/visual plans for events, answer questions about A/V requirements for library programs and day-to-day library events

  • Analyze and evaluate program success

  • Work with staff to develop events and programs focusing on locally-relevant issues

Communications

  • Monitor and update website with most current library information

  • Work with staff to design, develop, and distribute a regular library newsletter

  • Add library programs and registrations to calendar

  • Manage social media accounts

  • Serve as a point of contact for communication consultants

  • Develop signs and brochures to promote library events and services

  • Edit and upload recorded programs to website

  • Assist development staff with fund drives and marketing efforts

Other

  • Circulation shifts providing public service

  • Work on various projects with different team members

  • Other assignments as needed

Qualifications for this position include:

  • A passion for program development and community development work

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Track record of experience working in collaborative teams

  • Proficient in design software, website management, and social media

  • Ability to handle multiple projects independently, and be part of a larger team

  • High attention to detail and organization skills

  • Ability to work some evenings and some weekends

  • Commitment to supporting the Jesups diversity, equity, and inclusion values

Pay and Benefits:

  • This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits

  • Compensation range: $43,000 - $49,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

Salary: $43,000 - $49,000

Website: https://www.jesuplibrary.org

Source: 2024-06-14,online form