Adult Programs Associate (Part time)

New Canaan Library is seeking a dynamic, community-focused, part-time (up to 29 hrs./wk) Adult Programs Associate to join our team. This role offers stimulating and rewarding opportunities to collaborate with a team of Adult Programs coordinators, marketing staff, librarians, and other departments to create high-quality learning experiences in diverse subject areas.

Mission To be an essential place for lifelong learning and a vibrant hub for knowledge, culture, and connection for everyone in the community.

Role Overview This is a creative role in which you will work in a busy, collaborative environment with an existing team of Adult Programs coordinators, marketing staff, librarians, and other departments to create high-quality learning opportunities in a variety of subject areas. Experience with developing, managing, and executing programs is required. Ability to understand marketing/framing and work with basic AV a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Adult Programs team to develop, schedule, and staff a wide range of adult programs (including lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and performances), in the areas of the arts, history, food and cooking, science and technology, musical performance, business, and community education.
• Apply understanding of current events, cultural trends, and local library and institutional programming to our offerings.
• Support special events and fundraising efforts.
• Assess and tailor programs to fit community interest.
• Create and collaborate on digital and print marketing materials to promote our programs, sometimes individually and sometimes with support from the Marketing/Comms team. Represent the Library courteously and professionally in meetings, programs, and other work-related capacities with patrons, co-workers, speakers/talent, vendors, and others.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends required.
• Write web spots, coordinate logistics, handle scheduling, and update calendar.
• Help set up and break down programs, including kitchen clean up, seating arrangements, and basic technology/AV connections.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills and written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new software and AV technologies.
• Even-tempered and confident under pressure; ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Effective time management and ability to juggle multiple events.
• Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated team player.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a cultural programming role.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Up to 29 hours/week, including some nights and weekends.

Compensation $25-$30/hr. commensurate with experience. Accrued Paid Time Off is available. No medical, dental, or retirement benefits associated with this position

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person