Civic Life Program Associate

The Civic Life Program Associate is a hands-on teacher who assists with planning, preparing, and delivering library programs and outreach for adults across the system.

The Salt Lake City Public Library connects all people to free resources, knowledge, and one another to build a thriving community. The library works toward a Salt Lake City where everyone belongs, where knowledge and opportunity are shared by all, and where connections to one another make the whole community stronger.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver adult programs at library locations and community sites, adapting and adjusting programming in the moment to meet participants.
• Engage with the community, talk directly with patrons, and bring feedback back to the programming team.
• Handle logistics for outdoor and public-space programming, including equipment and crowd management.
• Maintain, prepare, and organize program supplies, kits, and materials.
• Backup other Specialists across the team when programs need extra hands.
• Support volunteers and newer staff members during program delivery.
• Coordinate with Event Services and branch staff for event execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and one year of related experience in project management, partner relations, or community program coordination.
• 1 year of experience teaching or leading program delivery in adult education settings.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external community partners.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating a computer and common programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civic engagement, adult education, or community organizing.
• Experience managing supplies, kits, or inventory.
• Experience working with adult patrons in a library or community setting.
• Spanish language and/or other non-English language skills.

Working Environment

• Work is performed inside library locations and outside in public and community settings.
• Regular travel between library locations and community sites is required.
• Must be able to lift/carry program materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with evenings and weekends required based on program schedules.