Part-Time Programming and Outreach Specialist - LibraryLinkNJ

Part-Time Programming and Outreach Specialist - LibraryLinkNJ

LibraryLinkNJ
PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST
[Part-Time, At Will]

Library

LinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, is seeking a part-time Programming and Outreach Specialist to work as part of the Cooperative’s Continuing Education (CE) Team on its programming and outreach initiatives.

LibraryLinkNJ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Its members are multi-type libraries and library-related agencies located in the twenty-one counties of New Jersey. The Cooperative has over 1,300 voting representatives from over 2,400 public and private schools, public, academic, institutional, corporate, health sciences and special libraries and library-related agencies. A member-elected Executive Board meets regularly to oversee the programs and services of the organization.

Library

LinkNJ and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network. For more information about Library

LinkNJ, visit our website .

Under the supervision of the Programming and Outreach Manager, the Programming and Outreach Specialist develops, facilitates, promotes, evaluates, and executes a dynamic array of programs and services to the members of Library

LinkNJ in close coordination with other LLNJ Continuing Education (CE) Team members. This individual must stay abreast with current and emerging trends to provide input to the coordination of statewide continuing education opportunities for library workers. The position is at will and part-time (typically 21 hours per week).

Programming and Outreach Specialist Position Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Works as part of the CE Team to identify and prioritize needs for training and professional development and advisory services.
• Works actively to promote Library
  
  LinkNJ and provide strong customer service to the members of Library
  
  LinkNJ.
• Designs, implements and sponsors innovative programs, presentations, workshops, webinars, and participatory experiences that provide opportunities for continuing education to members of multi-type library organizations throughout the state.
• Aligns programs with Library
  
  LinkNJ’s strategic goals and with identified interests, and needs within the state.
• Builds relationships and networks with internal and external partners to fulfill the organization’s mission.
• Identifies opportunities to collaborate with other Library
  
  LinkNJ staff members, members, vendors/contractors, partners, stakeholders and other organizations and works successfully with them toward a desired outcome.
• Draws upon statewide resources and solicits local talent to develop and co-sponsor programs.
• Evaluates programs using appropriate evaluation strategies (evaluation forms, surveys, input from program participants and partners, observations, etc.) and uses results to improve upon programming efforts.
• Works with the Programming and Outreach Manager, partners, and vendors as part of CE team staff to ensure delivery of high-quality member services and programs.
• Monitors expenditures, tracking costs for programming and materials.

Related Duties:

• Uses traditional media outlets, modern technologies and other innovative tools/media to promote services and programs.
• Represents Library
  
  LinkNJ to partner organizations such as the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Library Association as assigned.
• Manages or supports special projects as needed, typically related to continuing education, such as the Super Library Supervisor and Skill-Sharing programs.
• Participates in planning processes regarding continuing education, pilot projects, future organizational strategic initiatives and other Library
  
  LinkNJ and statewide initiatives.
• Coordinates the work of members involved in programs.
• Works collaboratively with other Library
  
  LinkNJ staff members, as well as Library
  
  LinkNJ members and partners to generate program ideas and coordinate development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Education,

Skills and Experience:

• Master of Library Science degree from a library school accredited by the…