Programming Associate- Adult

Clay County Board of County Commissioners•Orange Park, FL

23h•$22 - $25

About The Position

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions. Pay: $21.63 - $25.31 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan, market, conduct, and facilitate a variety of programs and/or events for adults at all Clay County Library locations and throughout the community to promote lifelong learning. These programs include but are not limited to educational, cultural, recreational and arts/crafts. Collaborate with community partners to offer relevant, partner-led programs Lead and teach several programs per branch per month, including obtaining and preparing all necessary materials Assess programs by keeping a record of attendance, feedback, and statistics Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with our community partners, patrons, visitors, and library staff. Engage community partners, patrons and staff in the promotion of library programs Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to work in a dynamic, busy, and changing environment Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings and weekends Maintain a catalog of ongoing programs while introducing new programs and special events that respond to patron and community demand Work with Branch Managers to coordinate dates, times and branch location set up for programs Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a unit Demonstrate a positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to teamwork, public service, and the mission of the Clay County Library System Collaborate with Programming Team and other staff regarding programming of mutual interest Attend continuing education programs Assist with outreach programs and/or events

Requirements

Candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree or higher (please provide copy of diploma or transcript) and have previous working experience with the public
A valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required.
Knowledge of recreational and educational needs of adults, young adults, and children
Knowledge of community interests, trends and resources, and the ability to use this information to determine library programming needs
General knowledge of library policies and procedures is necessary
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and the public is required, as is the ability to follow oral and written instructions
Must be able to keyboard accurately, and have a good understanding of Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Learn and adapt to new and changing technologies
Minimum two years’ experience in a library setting.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.
While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrable experience working in a school, conference center, or public venue with a similar purpose
Preference will be given to those with previous public library programming experience

Responsibilities

Plan, market, conduct, and facilitate a variety of programs and/or events for adults
Collaborate with community partners to offer relevant, partner-led programs
Lead and teach several programs per branch per month, including obtaining and preparing all necessary materials
Assess programs by keeping a record of attendance, feedback, and statistics
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with our community partners, patrons, visitors, and library staff
Engage community partners, patrons and staff in the promotion of library programs
Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to work in a dynamic, busy, and changing environment
Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings and weekends
Maintain a catalog of ongoing programs while introducing new programs and special events that respond to patron and community demand
Work with Branch Managers to coordinate dates, times and branch location set up for programs
Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a unit
Demonstrate a positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to teamwork, public service, and the mission of the Clay County Library System
Collaborate with Programming Team and other staff regarding programming of mutual interest
Attend continuing education programs
Assist with outreach programs and/or events