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Events & Programming Coordinator: Position Overview
The Portage Public Library is seeking a full-time Events & Programming Coordinator. Duties will include:
- Designing and leading programs for adults, teens and children
- Working assigned shifts on the Information and Children’s Desk
- Overseeing community room bookings; facilitating registration and communications with community groups
- Coordinating events with the Friends of the Portage Library, the Portage Library Foundation, and other community organizations and businesses
- Designing promotional materials
The Events & Programming Coordinator will serve and collaborate with all ages to initiate, create and support both in-person and virtual programming. Comfortable working knowledge of and experience with promotional design and graphic arts tools (e.g. Photoshop, Canva) is required. Working competency with technology (computers, printers, social media), public relations experience and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are a must. This position requires flexible scheduling, including availability to work evenings and Saturdays. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of related experience and/or training.
About Our City: Portage is a historic town with a population of over 10,000. The Portage Public Library is the largest library in Columbia County and serves a diverse yet close-knit (and growing) community. Portage is the County Resource Library and prides itself on being forward-thinking, technologically cutting-edge, and collaborative. We are a member of the South Central Library System.
Compensation: The starting hourly wage is $14. This full-time (40 hours per week) position comes with excellent benefits.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. If you have questions, please contact Library Director, Debbie Bird, at [email protected]. The deadline for applications is May 5.
Full job description available at: https://www.portagelibrary.us/EventsAndProgrammingCoordinator
The Portage Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. |
