Program Coordinator-George Memorial Library

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

23h • $32 - $40

About The Position

Develop, plan, coordinate and implement system-wide library programs and events. Maintains communication with library branches and partner organizations to schedule library programs with community events. Presents program plans, standards and proposals to staff at meetings and training events. Assesses community needs and interests and stays in touch with industry standards to tailor program efforts effectively. Leads program committee to create and update program training and opportunities for staff. Gathers statistics and prepares reports regarding system-wide programs, and activities. Works collaboratively with Outreach, Partnerships and Programming team on group projects, grants and events. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years job related experience; experience in event planning, public speaking, project management or marketing preferred.
• Experience in community outreach, event planning, or marketing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using social media and other digital marketing tools.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Passion for promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
• Ability to maintain a working schedule for outreach and personal meetings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, associates, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Library and Information Science preferred.
• experience in event planning, public speaking, project management or marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate and implement system-wide library programs and events.
• Maintains communication with library branches and partner organizations to schedule library programs with community events.
• Presents program plans, standards and proposals to staff at meetings and training events.
• Assesses community needs and interests and stays in touch with industry standards to tailor program efforts effectively.
• Leads program committee to create and update program training and opportunities for staff.
• Gathers statistics and prepares reports regarding system-wide programs, and activities.
• Works collaboratively with Outreach, Partnerships and Programming team on group projects, grants and events.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time