Job description

***All candidates must include a completed City of Madison Employment Application to be considered for the position. *** Applications can be found at www.CityofMadisonSD.com/Jobs or at tinyurl.com/3tbmm325

The City of Madison, SD is accepting applications for a full time Programs Coordinator in our Library. This position would be responsible for supporting, planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting activities and programs for the library. This position would visit area schools and read to students, research book reviews, order materials, work with volunteers, provide assistance to patrons in the library and perform duties of a librarian. This position would assist the Library Director in reporting and responsible for communicating revenues and expenditures of the programs to the Director for approval. The Programs Coordinator would assist in communication of attractive and educational displays, flyers and communicate programs to the general public and area educators as well as planning and coordinating media communication and postings for programs with the Library Director. This position would identify new opportunities for programs, implement, plan, organize, coordinate and conduct evening events for youth ages, such as story time, Summer Reading Program and other events or programs to encourage reading and development skills for all ages. This position would work with computerized databases and software programs regularly and maintain and inspect the condition of current collections.

The work is typically performed indoors, usually works outside of normal 8-5 working hours and is scheduled for some evening and weekend working hours while maintain a 40 hour workweek. Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the library and for various programs and events to serve the patrons and community. The position works with children, youth, adults, other libraries and departments, educators, parents, employees and the general public. Knowledge of library technology, children and young adult literature, computers and job-related software programs. Skill in oral and written communication and development and implementation of programing is required of the position. This position requires knowledge and level of competency associated with the completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with and/or having had a similar position for one to two years. Equivalent of education and experience may be considered. The possession of or ability to obtain a valid SD driver’s license is required. Applicant must be 18 years of age and have a successful background check completed.

The City of Madison offers an excellent benefit package to include health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave, holidays and much more.

To view full job description and apply, visit www.cityofmadisonsd.com/Jobs

The review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until position is filled. The position is open until filled.

For confidential consideration, an application for employment is required. Applicants may also send a cover letter and resume with employment application. Please send to:

City of Madison
Attn: Human Resources
116 W Center Street
Madison, SD 57042
605-427-1990

The City of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.96 - $23.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, SD 57042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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