Administrative and Outreach Coordinator

Administrative and Outreach Coordinator

Location: Administrative Offices – Clinton, LA
Schedule:34 or more hours weekly
Starting Salary: $14/hour DOE with advancement potential

General Information:

The Administrative and Outreach Coordinator supports the Library Director and administrative staff in day-to-day system operations while serving as a flexible, system-wide resource for outreach, reference, and staff coverage needs. This position is based at the Administrative Office in Clinton and may be assigned duties at any branch as necessary.

The Administrative and Outreach Coordinator may be required to perform any of the following duties:

• Assist with system-wide administrative tasks including filing, data entry, report compilation, booking, supply purchasing, and document reproduction
• Support public service and genealogy efforts at the Clinton branch, including responding to general reference inquiries and assisting patrons with local history or genealogical research
• Actively plan and participate in outreach efforts such as fairs, school visits, or community events to promote library services
• Serve as a branch substitute when needed to fill in for absent managers or staff, including traveling to other branches on short notice
• Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Duties:

• Provides administrative support for the Library Director and administrative staff, including assistance with scheduling, vendor communications, and material procurement
• Organizes and maintains physical and digital files, records, and reference materials
• Coordinates and executes local outreach programs to engage the community and expand awareness of library services
• Assists Clinton branch patrons with general information services and genealogy research using physical and digital resources
• Attends and represents the library at external events, actively seeking opportunities for public engagement
• Maintains knowledge of operations at all branches in order to step in effectively as needed
• Supports system-wide projects as assigned by the Library Director

A potential employee of Audubon Regional Library should possess the following:

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with office software and equipment
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed
• Flexibility and initiative in a team-oriented environment

Job requirements for this position include:

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required; coursework or experience in public administration, history, library science, or a related field is preferred
• Ability to work night and weekend hours on occasion for outreach or special events
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 40 pounds, and push a loaded book cart
• Must be able to stand for extended periods during work
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Willingness and ability to work at any library branch within the system as needed

Audubon Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to complete each job duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 34 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clinton, LA 70722 (Required)

Work Location: In person