Programming Associate - Adult Education

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.

Pay:

PAY:

$19.15 - $21.06

Job Summary

A para-professional position charged with engaging the community through educational adult programs that support learning, creativity, and innovation as well as personal, social, and community development. Programming is to be consistent, seamless from branch to branch, and offer standardized levels of training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, market, conduct, and facilitate educational programs for adults at all 5 Clay County Library locations to promote lifelong learning
• Collaborate with community partners to offer relevant, partner-led programs
• Lead and teach several programs per branch per month, including obtaining and preparing all necessary materials
• Assess programs by keeping a record of attendance, feedback, and statistics
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with a diverse community of customers and library staff
• Engage community partners, patrons and staff in the promotion of library programs
• Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to work in a dynamic, busy, and changing environment
• Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings and weekends

• Maintain a catalog of ongoing programs while introducing new programs and special events that respond to patron and community demand
• Work with Branch Managers to coordinate dates, times and branch location set up for programs
• Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a unit
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to teamwork, public service, and the mission of the Clay County Library System
• Collaborate with Programming Team and other staff regarding programming of mutual interest
• Attend continuing education programs

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree or higher (please provide copy of diploma or transcript) and have previous working experience with the public
• A valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required.
• Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrable experience working in a school, conference center, or public venue with a similar purpose

• Knowledge of recreational and educational needs of adults, young adults, and children
• Knowledge of community interests, trends and resources, and the ability to use this information to determine library programming needs

• General knowledge of library policies and procedures is necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and the public is required, as is the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to keyboard accurately, and have a good understanding of Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Learn and adapt to new and changing technologies
• Minimum two years’ experience in a library setting. Preference will be given to those with previous public library programming experience

Supplemental Information

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed.  Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull otherwise move objects, including the human body.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.

Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07.

Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.