Public Services Librarian - Adult Programming Emphasis

POSITION: Public Services Librarian (Adult Programming Emphasis) DEPARTMENT: Georgetown County Library (Waccamaw Neck Branch) GRADE: 127 SALARY: Minimum starting salary of $39,971 FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY This 40-hour-per week full-time person reports to the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Manager. Responsibilities include the following work: • Help develop, coordinate, present, evaluate, and publicize adult programs that feature the arts, performing arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and other topics countywide but especially on the Waccamaw Neck • Coordinate with teen and children’s programming where applicable • Present and provide some direct programming outreach to community centers, nursing homes, and other special venues especially on the Waccamaw Neck • Complement efforts by the Public Services Librarian in Georgetown related to digital arts creations, special projects, Web2.0 productions, and other related duties • Cultivate, organize, and maintain partnerships and relationships with area art and performing arts agencies, museums, nonprofits, schools, governmental bodies and other similar entities to provide effective public access to a broad range of cultural and civic programs • Assist programming efforts by Friends of the Library groups countywide but especially on the Waccamaw Neck • Increase money for library programming through successful grant applications and fundraising to stimulate the community’s civic and cultural engagement KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED Demonstrated ability to do the following: • Manage complex projects • Initiate, plan, and conduct a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by adults of all socio-economic backgrounds • Set up events with one’s own hands and take down chairs, tables, and props afterwards • Organize one’s personal life to be available professionally when needed – especially rather regularly on evenings and weekends – in a dynamic, busy, changing environment • Use entrepreneurial abilities to accomplish many results with very limited resources • Obtain programming money from grants, donors, and other sources • Serve on committees as needed while collaborating well with others • Work with Friends of the Library groups and other supporters • Employ technology to create a mailing list and a community calendar and to collaborate with and to mirror some of the work of the library’s marketing team: digital arts, publicity, etc. • Generate reports and statistical records, as required, and communicate effectively in writing Personal attributes should include the ability to lead and to interact with project teams in the following ways: receive and give constructive criticism; communicate to ensure the program vision is fulfilled; collaborate to create innovative ideas for new concepts or existing program issues; and document clearly ideas, concepts, and technical details. In general, the person in this position must be a serious, dependable, detail-oriented self-starter able to handle multiple tasks while adhering strictly to assigned work schedules and productivity expectations. This person must also be able to convey to the general public a passionate and enthusiastic attitude about work functions and responsibilities.