What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events and Program Coordinator position at Poplar Creek Public Library District?
TITLE: Events & Program Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; non-exempt; 30 to 37.5 hours weekly.
SALARY: $23.20 to $29.00 per hour depending on qualifications.
Position Summary: Do you have a background in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations with a strong customer-service focus? The Library is seeking dynamic candidates that have a passion for aligning organizational initiatives with community members’ interests in diverse and exciting ways.
The Events & Program Coordinator position is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of library programs and events. The successful candidate will identify, research, and manage programming opportunities to support library initiatives. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented and highly organized individual with strong communication and project management skills.
Benefits: The Library offers a robust group health care plan, paid vacation, sick, personal, and holidays; and participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). The Library also offers an employer paid life insurance plan, access to free and confidential tele-medicine services, as well as an employee assistance plan and optional supplemental insurance plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Events Planning, preferably in a public institution setting. Experience with social media marketing and digital communication is required.
Experience: 2 years of progressive experience in PR, Marketing, and/or communications preferred. Experience with the Patron Point marketing tool a plus. Photography experience a plus.
Hours & Work Schedule:
30 to 37.5 hours per week: Some evenings and weekends as assigned. Schedules subject to change depending on the needs of the library.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Application Contact: Submit PCPLD job application, letter of interest, resume, and references by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or in person or by mail (no phone calls please) to:
Poplar Creek Public Library District
c/o Human Resources
1405 S. Park Ave.
Streamwood, IL 60107-2997
http://pclib.org
Salary : $23 - $29
