Cochrane Public Library (CPL) is looking for library lovers, relationship builders, and lifelong learners who would like to join our amazing team and support our Summer Reading Club (SRC) Coordinator in delivering and promoting outstanding children’s programs for the Summer Reading Club. Our ideal candidate will be an all-around Library champion with the ability to engage and establish relationships with patrons, program participants, fellow team members, and within the community.
A friendly demeanor, positive attitude, and willingness to help and take on new challenges are a must in this role, as you represent CPL to our community and contribute to a fun, collaborative, and respectful workplace. We work as a team and practice our shared workplace values in all interactions with the public and with each other.
You must have the ability to communicate confidently and clearly with diverse audiences and enjoy building relationships as you interact with large groups of program participants as well as other members of the community. Strong written communication skills are also essential for the preparation of clear and organized programs plans, materials, evaluations and reports as well as professional correspondence with other team members and external parties to effectively share and gather information necessary to perform your duties.
You will support the membership services team and work to become knowledgeable and stay up to date with library materials, digital resources, program offerings, and many other services available at CPL so you can confidently share this information with patrons and provide the best service possible.
This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects at a time and adjust quickly to changing plans and priorities in what can be a very active and fast-paced environment. The ability to learn and follow policies and standard procedures is necessary, as well as the ability to apply critical thinking and good judgment to finding solutions for uncommon or challenging situations.
If you would like to work with us and think you are a good fit for this position, we would love to hear from you!