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  • Adult Program Coordinator

    Carbondale Public Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    405 W. Main St.
    Carbondale, Illinois 62901

  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    $41,000 - $45,000

  • About the Organization

    The Carbondale Public Library delivers over 500 diverse programs annually to a university town of 21,857 residents with a rich multicultural makeup. As one of the few no-cost indoor public spaces in town, our programming caters to all ages, offering a range of activities for youth, including story times and after-school sessions, as well as creative writing groups, senior connect sessions, and regional candidate forums. Our extensive program calendar addresses the needs of communities across all demographics, offering specialized services for children, teens, adults, and seniors. This enables us to serve nearly 95,000 visitors annually through our seven-day-a-week operation, which welcomes both city residents and surrounding rural communities.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Under the supervision of the Library Director, this role is responsible for the development, delivery, and coordination of adult programming in alignment with CPL’s strategies. This employee is a key member of the supervisory team, which involves regular library coverage and the ability to prioritize tasks. This work requires professional skill, enthusiasm, initiative, creativity, assertive communication, teamwork, technology skills, and independent judgment.

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Bachelor’s degree at the minimum required.
    Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school preferred.
    At least two years experience in planning and leading creative educational programs for adults and/or youth preferred.
    At least one year experience in public library adult and/or youth services preferred.

  • Benefits Offered

    Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

    As soon as possible.

  • How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to Director Jennifer Robertson at jrobertson@carbondalelibrary.org

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