Event Planner

County of Bullitt Library Board • Lebanon Junction, KY

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About The Position

The Event Planner is an energetic, self-motivated, creative, problem-solving, and team-oriented librarian responsible for initiating, planning, and conducting events and activities at a specific library location to encourage library use by identified audiences. The position should present a positive image of the Library and help all people feel welcome and accepted.

The Library emphasizes adaptability, equality, accountability, and integrity. It is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across its collections, events, services, and staff, with the goal of improving quality of life for patrons, staff, and the broader community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• At least one year of library experience.
• Experience working with computers, databases, and search tools.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate level of certification through the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required and availability for extended hours as needed.
• People skills, including effective communication, patience, friendliness, courtesy, and a desire to help others.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within designated areas of responsibility.
• Public speaking and crowd-control skills.
• Ability to share information effectively with groups.
• Ability or desire to learn how to select print and media materials for readers' advisory.
• Basic public-facing desk and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to read and write, including by hand or typing, and to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to use workplace and other technology, including email, the internet, databases, social media, and other software.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and integrate them into programming, marketing, and outreach.
• Ability to be innovative, flexible, and well organized.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Some college.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Promote the Library internally and externally using marketing techniques suited to the identified target audience.
• Assist with the provision, preparation, promotion, and implementation of the annual summer reading event.
• Assist with selecting library materials for the identified target audience.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with trends and practices and support continued growth and innovation in library services and events.
• Assist patrons with questions in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Perform essential duties of another programming or outreach staff member when needed.
• Keep accurate statistics according to established library procedures.
• Assist with clerical duties when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED