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Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
(on-site)
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$53,664.00 - $53,664.00
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Program Specialist (Juvenile Focus-School age and Family)
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Program Specialist (Juvenile Focus-School age and Family)
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Description
Title: Program Specialist (Juvenile Focus-School age and Family)
Location: Program Development Area @ Central Library
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, hours vary for program coverage and events
Starting Annual Salary: $53,664
FLSA Status: Exempt
Submission Deadline: September 15 , 2026 at 11:59 pm. Candidates must apply online at https://www.indypl.org/work-at-the-library to be considered. Candidates will be updated on their status via email.
Position Summary
Under limited direction, the Program Specialist exercises interpersonal skills to initiate partnerships that lead to the development, implementation, administration and the evaluation of system-wide programs and events which motivate reading, promote community literacy, and increase the use of Library materials, information resources and services; increases the presence of library service for adults, teens and children throughout the community including schools, businesses, government, daycares and other childcare institutions as well as coordinate the development, production and delivery of new, innovative immigrant outreach services and programs; serves as a liaison between Library departments, The Library Foundation, and other community organizations and businesses that are partners or sponsors of system-wide programs. The Program Specialist specific duties and assignments will vary based on annual programming goals and opportunities.
A successful candidate will…
- Have an Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in specific priority area
- Exhibit and display knowledge and installation experience is helpful for development of theme-related programs
- Have customer service experience and experience with large scale program implementation and design is preferred
- Be bilingual (preferred but not required).
- Valid Driver's License
What does the job look like?
- Responsible for the evaluation of current initiatives designed for adults, teen, children or other designated area; assists in the training of all staff members.
- Accountable for an operational program budget and for the responsible spending and accountability of The Library Foundation Grant money allocated for program use.
- Responsible for keeping up-to-date on the issues affecting the community and using that information to develop new programs, improve existing programs and inform all staff of the latest findings.
- Provides direction on translation and interpretation needs for library system, departments and branches.
- Responsible for developing successful initiatives which meet the needs of the partner, the desires of the community and fulfills the Library’s mission.
- Serves as an ambassador of the Public Library at community events, during negotiations and development of programs and in all interactions with the public. Maintains a positive relationship with community partners.
- Stays abreast of demographic, legislative, and community organizational changes with the potential to impact library programs and service priorities, ensures programs remain relevant and communicates changes to necessary library staff members.
- Cultivates partnerships with community organizations, government entities and educational institutions.
- Responsible for accurately calculating and preparing statistical information and reports regarding departmental activities.
- Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position.
- Able to cope with daily job-related stress.
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
What’s In It for You?
We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid long term disability, and employer paid basic group life insurance, a Library paid pension plan, and generous amounts of PTO.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Job ID: 85791975
A 26 branch public Library providing information and Library services to residents of the Library district without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Library staff work hard to make sure all patrons find the resources they need.Tolerance and open access are fundamental to what libraries are all about in this country, and it is our honor to serve the community.
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