MANAGER OF ADULT PROGRAMMING & OUTREACH at St Louis Public Library

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

58496.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Development, Outreach, Strategic Direction, Program Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Metrics, Budgeting, Staff Mentoring, Relationship Building, Flexibility, Customer Service, Cultural Awareness, Virtual Meeting Platforms, Communication, Organization

Industry

Libraries

Description

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of adult services? We are seeking a dynamic Adult Programming & Outreach Manager to lead our system-wide initiatives. In this role, you won’t just manage programs, you’ll define the vision. You will oversee the daily operations of our Adult Outreach Department, ensuring every initiative aligns with our mission to serve the community. The St. Louis Public Library is seeking a full-time Manager of Adult Programming and Outreach 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 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: * Drive the strategic direction for all adult programming and outreach. * 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. * Mentor and guide staff who offer programs across the system to reach new heights. 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: * Three years of related experience planning events and classes for libraries, community centers, or similar organizations, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience. * Supervisory experience preferred. * 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 reliable motor vehicle to travel to outreach events and other locations in the Library system. You will earn: * Competitive salary range starting at $53,496 - $58,496 * 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 Chief Public Services Officer with evening and weekend hours to accommodate programs and events. The nature of this position requires frequent schedule changes based on the 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 15 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. To apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org [https://slpl.org/], click on the Careers link, and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!

Responsibilities

This role involves driving the strategic direction for all adult programming and outreach initiatives while overseeing the daily operations of the Adult Outreach Department. The manager will collaborate with partners to offer programs, develop best practices for analysis, and coordinate staff planning processes.