What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth and Family Services - School Choice Coordinator position at Hartford Public Library?
Great part-time opportunity! The Youth and Family Services School Choice Coordinator is one of two library
staff who act as points of contact for Hartford Public Library school choice services, including RSCO (Regional
School Choice Office), Sheff-related, and Hartford Public School’s Choice programs. This is a part-time (up to
28 hours) grant-funded position ending on 06/30/2026 with a possible extension. The role will require the
incumbent to be available to work at any of our branch locations, afternoon to early evening hours, including
some weekday morning events, nights, and weekends. This position reports to the Youth and Family Services
Manager.
Library Service Delivery
- Plans, develops, markets, and implements family literacy programs for HPL that offer school choice
- Provides an accessible, single location of information and support for parents and students interested in
programming, and training for HPL staff.
- Maintains a proficient knowledge of school choice programs and the Hartford Public Schools education
- Provides bilingual translation services to parents and students interested in RSCO school choice program
Communications
- Maintains an HPL school choice web page, including a link to the SDE’s RSCO website on HPL’s website
- Maintains communication about School Choice with library staff, HPL Communications Team, RSCO
Community Outreach
- Conducts community outreach including RSCO informational/literacy sessions at Early Learning Centers
Reports
- Prepares and maintains all statistics and reports related to the position as reasonably requested by the
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of 2 years experience working with children and families.
- Bachelor’s Degree or degree in progress required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google applications, and other current technology
applications.
• Bilingual/Spanish or other languages spoken by City of Hartford residents.
- Valid CT driver's license or reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to continuously bend, twist, stoop, reach, and pull.
- Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
What we offer employees:
Hartford Public Library offers part-time benefits you won’t find at other nonprofit organizations through a unique
partnership with the City of Hartford. This includes:
- Mental Health Support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- first 3 sessions at no cost to the
- Paid Time off - vacation and sick time
- Commitment to, and active plan of, diversity, equity, and inclusion work including implementation of a
staff-led DEI Road Map.
What we offer the community:
The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century as
innovative, stimulating, and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and
find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.
We are an integral part of the Hartford community and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations and
robust outreach services, we are here for Hartford. Our programs include:
- The American Place, which offers a variety of free services to welcome immigrants and refugees
- Digital Library Lab
- Hartford History Center
- HPL Studios
- YOUmedia Teen Spaces
- Baby Grand Jazz, a free series of Jazz performances open to everyone
- Summer Learning
- Leap into Learning - Early Literacy
- Adult education classes and support
- Career Certification, GED
- Technology training and digital literacy
- Library of Things
- Robust print, electronic, audio, and video collections · And so much more!
To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Youth & Family
Services School Choice Coordinator - in the subject line of your email.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Public Library strongly recommends and encourages
all employees to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations have proven to be an effective measure in preventing the
spread of the virus and protecting individuals from severe illness. We are committed to safeguarding our
workplace and community. While COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended, vaccination is not required at this
time.
Hiring Range: $24.6511-$28.0181 DOE
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $25 - $28
