Coordinator of Author Events and Clark Family Library Events Center-Administration

The Coordinator of Author Series and Clark Family Library Events Center assists the Manager of Author Events in the development, scheduling, promotion and overall success of all author events at St. Louis County Library as well as serving as the on-site coordinator for the Library’s Event Center. The mission of the St. Louis County Library is to provide the resources and services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and expand perspectives. SLCL is an award winning library system with branches throughout St. Louis County. We have transformed into a meaningful community resource with updated facilities and an array of programs and partnerships that serve over 860,000 patrons.   Salary: $61,247.00   Hours: Monday-Friday, 3 evenings per week Weekend hours as needed   Essential Responsibilities:   Assists with hosting for author events at the Event Center, library branches, and off-site venues and serves as the on-site coordinator. Maintains statistics and event attendee database for the Author Series. Assists in the development of new promotional avenues for the author series including social media, events blog and an author series podcast. Serves as a liaison of the Friends of the Library Foundation at author events. Schedules and monitors the meeting room and programming spaces at the Clark Family Library’s Event Center. Job Qualifications:   Bachelor's Degree Must possess a commitment to a high level of public service to Library customers Must possess good judgment, analytical, and problem solving skills Must possess excellent communication and organization skills Ability to work effectively with other Library staff in a professional manner Benefits: Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Domestic Violence Leave Policy Employee Assistance Program Medical, Dental, Vision Library-Funded Pension Plan Life Insurance Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Tuition Reimbursement Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to stand up to 8 hours per shift Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously in busy atmosphere with continual interruptions Ability to think creatively to solve problems and improve service Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with customers and staff Ability to operate various types of Library equipment Ability to use electronic hardware and software Ability to use a pc, word processing, and e-mail

Salary : $61,247