• Job Description

  Req#: 473737

  Adult Program Coordinator, Central Library

  Are you a creative thinker who loves coming up with unique ideas and programs? Are you someone who sees the big picture, but also knows the importance of even the tiniest details? Would you like to develop dynamic, informative, and unique programs for a wide audience? If you answered yes, we may have a position for you!

  
  

  Central Library is seeking a full-time Adult Program Coordinator to develop and manage meaningful programming experiences at Library locations across the City of St. Louis . The Library values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who align with these values to join our team.

  
  

  Our ideal candidate has a track record of successful programming, strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for serving the St. Louis community. We are searching for someone who is creative, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about connecting individuals to the Library and working with the public.

  
  

  In this role you will:

  • Work with internal and external partners to offer and evaluate performances and programs in the Library as part of the Library’s efforts to be an inclusive community space for learning and engagement.

  • Develop resources on best practices for program analysis, including data collection and performance metrics, and train staff on these.

  • Accurately handle administrative details of programs and partnerships, including schedules, room setups, contracts, and budgets.

  • Coordinate staff program planning processes, including working with the Marketing department to develop promotional materials.

  • Provide assistance in other areas of Central Library and other library locations, including but not limited to checking out materials to customers, providing basic reference assistance, and offering support to customers using Library equipment.

  
  

  You will need to be:

  • Friendly, outgoing, and able to build relationships at all levels.

  • Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.

  • Comfortable creating programs that align with broader strategic priorities.

  • Committed to serving St. Louis Public Library’s diverse customer base and developing your own cultural awareness.

  • Able to see the big picture and promote system-wide consistency and service excellence.

  
  

  You will need to have:

  • Two years of experience planning events and classes for libraries, community centers, or similar organizations or a bachelor’s degree in a related field or combination of equivalent education and experience.

  • Strong skills in customer service, organization, and communication.

  • Skills with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet) and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities

  • A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to travel to outreach events and other locations in the Library system.

  You will earn:

  • Competitive salary range starting at $42,735

  • Medical, dental, and life insurance

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

  • Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis

  • Professional development opportunities

  Schedule

  40 hours per week. Schedule to be set with the Director of Central Services with evening and weekend hours to accommodate programs and events. The nature of this position requires frequent schedule changes based on program calendar.

  About SLPL:

  St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, the Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library prioritizes investment in technology annually to keep it state of the art. We operate 16 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from our magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.

  About Central Library:

  Central Library is located in downtown St. Louis and is surrounded by other notable architecture and cultural destinations. Central Library, an architectural masterpiece designed by Cass Gilbert, opened to the public in 1912 after more than four years of construction. As Central Library neared 100 years of service, a remarkable group of St. Louisans worked together to restore and renew this great Library and prepare it for the digital world of the 21st century, all while preserving its historic beauty and continuing to make available its remarkable physical collections. Central is within easy walking distance of many great restaurants and sporting (baseball Cardinals and hockey Blues, whose archives are housed at SLPL) and entertainment venues.

  To apply:

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org , click on the Careers link, and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!

  
  

  
  

  
  40 hours per week. Schedule to be set with the Director of Central Services with evening and weekend hours to accommodate programs and events. The nature of this position requires frequent schedule changes based on program calendar.

• About the company

  The St. Louis Public Library is a municipal public library system in the city of St.

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