Description
The Children’s Program Senior Specialist is a master of their craft in children's programming. They oversee children's programming across the entire system, establishing consistent, high-quality offerings across all nine locations while serving as builders who lead out development, lay strong programmatic foundations, and drive delivery.
The role involves:
- Designing and overseeing children's programming across the library system
- Managing the programming budget
- Creating and leading literacy programming with a targeted focus on K–3rd grade students and older youth
- Managing system-wide summer programming for children
- Evaluating current children's program offerings and optimizing them
- Creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive space for participants
- Working closely with various stakeholders, including Principal Specialists, location Managers, and community partners
- Cultivating and sustaining meaningful community partnerships
- Leading programming in parks, plazas, and other public spaces across the city
- Mentoring Specialists and Associates in children’s programming
- Collecting and analyzing attendance, outcome, and feedback data
- Leading substantial projects such as multi-location program series, festivals, and new program pilots
- Coordinating program promotion with Communications and ensuring programs reflect the Library's brand and message
The ideal candidate has:
- A Master's Degree in Education, Library and Information Science, Child Development, or a related field
- Three years of progressively responsible experience designing, building, and delivering children's programs
- Experience leading out program development, providing feedback to other subject matter experts, and foundation-building in multi-site programs
- Experience mentoring or training other staff or volunteers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
Preferred qualifications include:
- Specialized experience in K–3rd grade reading/literacy curriculum development and instruction
- Experience delivering programs in a public library, museum, school, or community setting at a lead level
- Experience partnering with a city, county, or other public agency on programming in public spaces
- Spanish language and/or other non-English language skills
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