About this role
Summary
The Adult Programmer is responsible for planning and implementing quality adult programming and assisting patrons through a wide variety of library resources.
Qualifications
High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years of experience in a public service setting required; public library experience preferred. Valid Arkansas driver’s license. Must obtain notary public commission within the first 90 days of employment and Passport Agent certification within the first 6 months. Must be organized, friendly, self-motivated, and committed to providing excellent public library programs and services.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Solid understanding of library policies and procedures.
- General knowledge of event planning best practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer fluency and willingness to learn new technologies
- Knowledge of developmental, recreational, and educational needs of adults in the community.
- Ability to effectively plan, administer, and evaluate events and programs
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays
- Strong organizational skills, decision-making skills, and initiative.
- Ability to think creatively in the development of adult programming.
- Position requires walking and standing for long periods. Requires light lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds
- Must like working with people of all ages.
- Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and supervisor while utilizing excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Familiarizes self with library policies and adheres to them.
- Offers diverse active and passive adult programming to meet the wide-range of needs and interests for adult patrons.
- Responsible for special and recurring programs including planning, organizing, promotion, ordering supplies, setup, instruction, evaluation, and clean up.
- Continuously researches new program and event ideas to keep programming fresh and exciting.
- Plans and conducts outreach visits to adult community organizations.
- Monitors patron behavior and enforces library code of conduct.
- Answers telephones, provides notary services, and back up at circulation desk as needed.
- Assists patrons with technology, reader advisory and research.
- Troubleshoots problems and issues for patrons and public service staff.
- Staffs Ask Here/Help/Reference desk and answers phones.
- Provides reference assistance by answering a variety of questions including technology and computer help, reader’s advisory services, and general research.
- Special duties such as Homebound Deliveries, Outreach programming for adults of all abilities and/or interlibrary loan fulfillment could be assigned to this position.
- Serves as a Passport Agent as needed.
- Works as effective team member to further the shared goals of Adult Services Department and library.
- Coordinates with managers to schedule staff assistance for events when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned
$18.02