Event Planner
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Initiate, plan, and conduct a variety of events and activities for a specific library location to encourage patron use and present a welcoming image of the Library. Promote the Library internally and externally using marketing techniques tailored to identified target audiences while assisting patrons with questions via person, telephone, and electronic mail. Assist in the provision, preparation, and implementation of the annual summer reading event, select library materials for specific audiences, and maintain accurate statistics according to established procedures. Support programming and outreach services offsite as needed, perform essential duties of other staff when assigned, and execute clerical tasks. Requires a valid driver's license, willingness to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours, and availability for professional development to stay current on library trends.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of library experience
- Experience working with computers, databases, and search tools
- Ability to obtain the appropriate level of certification through the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required
- Requires availability for extended hours as needed
- Must possess people skills including the ability to communicate effectively
- Must possess people skills including the ability to express patience, friendliness, and courteousness
- Must possess people skills including a desire to help others
- Skills in public speaking and crowd control
- Ability to share information effectively with groups
- Ability to read and write, including by hand or typing
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral expression
- Ability to work both independently and with staff in a team environment
- Ability to use extensive workplace and other technology including email, internet, databases, social media, and other software
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and integrate them into programming, marketing, and outreach
- Ability to be innovative, flexible, and well organized
- Possession of excellent critical thinking skills
- Mobility to help patrons and reach materials
- Pushing and pulling book trucks up to 50 lbs
- Ability to lift 25 lbs., or greater with assistance
Desired Qualifications
- some college
- The ability or desire to learn how to select print and media materials for readers' advisory
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