Adult Program Manager

Essential Functions

• Plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for adult patrons.
• Market events through e-newsletters, social media and our quarterly program catalog, Information Highways.
• Develop strong, positive, mutually beneficial relationships that grow and deepen our connection in the community and expand access to a wide variety of high-quality programming.
• Work closely with Youth and Teen Librarian and Special Events Manager to ensure seamless scheduling and alignment with Library programmatic goals.
• Manage the Library’s online calendar, which includes inputting program information and managing program sign-ups when necessary.
• Serve as the Library liaison to new and existing partners and stakeholders and reflect the Library’s mission and service standards in all interactions.
• Maintain statistics and conduct analysis of existing and future programs to continuously assess, innovate and understand key performance indicators. Prepare and submit monthly narrative and statistical reports to Executive Director.
• Work with the Facilities and Custodial Manager to set up and break down programs.
• Maintain an active and advanced working knowledge of programming resources, relevant trends, funding sources, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff and the public to achieve overall Library goals.
• Ability to successfully manage projects, organizational initiatives and efficiently meet deadlines.
• Ability to retain, abide by, and explain organizational procedures, processes, policies and operations.
• Demonstrates learning agility and the ability to take risks and change course.
• Demonstrates knowledge of trends in library service design, community engagement and collaboration, library programming, and experiential learning.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and incorporate emerging technologies into daily work.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and to be “on call” for emergencies.
• Have a valid AZ driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.