Children's Outreach Services Coordinator

York County Library System•York, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Outreach Services Coordinator plans and implements storytime and birthday party services. This includes coordinating, planning, and executing birthday parties at York County Libraries locations for children up to 6 years of age. It also involves planning, scheduling, and facilitating storytime programs across York County at early childhood education facilities contracted with YCL. The role also includes conducting outreach to develop storytime contracts with new early childhood education sites and/or to facilitate growth of YCL’s birthday party service.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
Candidate must have current PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint-Based Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, parents, library, early childhood education staff and library/non-profit administration.
Creativity and ability to think on one’s feet to solve problems and adapt to changes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software.
Reliable transportation to travel to program sites in York County.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in managing relationships with school/non-profit administration preferred.
Experience in event planning, particularly children’s events preferred.
Classroom experience in Pre-K preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, planning, and executing birthday parties at York County Libraries locations for children up to 6 years of age.
Planning, scheduling, and facilitating storytime programs across York County at early childhood education facilities (formerly childcare/daycare centers) contracted with YCL.
Conducting outreach to develop storytime contracts with new early childhood education sites and/or to facilitate growth of YCL’s birthday party service.
Maintain and manage scheduling to ensure sufficient time is allowed for facilitation of services and travel between sites.
Plan & present each event and maintain data.
Coordinate with each client to affirm program details, ensuring quality service is provided.
Identify, promote and develop new client contracts in collaboration with the Director of Educational Services.
Maintain program supplies inventory; coordinate with the facilities manager to order/replenish supplies.
Monitor monthly expense report in collaboration with Finance and Director of Educational Services.
Coordinate with clients, library staff and volunteers to set up and cleanup program venue.
Ensure all site and library rules, safety guidelines, and protocols are followed, including any issues or concerns before, during or after the program, so that all participants enjoy a positive and memorable experience.
Work with YCL Marketing to promote and grow YCL program outreach.