Children's Librarian/Programmer

• Job Description

  Job Summary
  
  The Grand Prairie Public Library System is seeking a dynamic, upbeat individual with a passion for community development and engagement.
  
  Our Children’s Librarian/Programmer will lead approximately 4 to 8 programs each week, both in our three libraries and out in the community. The ideal candidate will collaborate with community partners, manage budget, coordinate logistics, and ensure the success of library initiatives that enhance community engagement. This position is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and implementing diverse and engaging programs and events for babies, toddlers, preschool ages, elementary schoolers and caregivers. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable assisting with large-scale events including Summer Reading Club programming. Our Programming Team is fun, diverse, and hardworking. We are looking for a new member who is self-motivated, highly-organized, and able to respond effectively to the needs of our community. We would love someone easy-going and innovative who does not shy away from a challenge. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential. This position is full time with benefits. A Master’s Degree in Library Science or a related field is preferred. Equivalent education/experience will also be considered.
  
  Essential Job Functions
  
  

  • Researches, schedules, plans, organizes, develops program ideas and materials, coordinates program logistics as appropriate, and presents instructional programs for target populations.
    
  • Promotes and markets programs and library services to the public; prepare flyers, news releases and brochures along with maintaining the website.
    
  • Participates in the development and monitoring of program budget and activity reports; maintains accurate records and generates reports involving expenditures and a variety of other program information.
    
  • Purchases and maintains necessary equipment and supplies.

  
  

  • Includes some information desk shifts at the library and semiregular evening and weekend work.

  
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
  
  

  • Education: Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Masters degree-level of study, P.E., Legal degree, CPA, etc.
  • Experience: Under and including one year.

  
  
  The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/14/2024 5:00 PM Central

• Special Instructions

  10/14/2024 5:00 PM Central

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • City of Grand Prairie

   

  Welcome to the City of Grand Prairie!  We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing.  Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values.  We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
  Raise a Family!

  We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to: 

  • Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
  • The Summit Active Adult Center with state-of-the-art fitness training, indoor infinity edge pool with lap lanes and exercise vortex, theater, game room, sauna
  • PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
  • Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
  • Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
  • The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
  • Historic Uptown Theater in downtown
  • IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
  • Traders Village
  • Lake Joe Pool
  • Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Palace of Wax
  • Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
  • Chicken N’ Pickle
  • Bolder Adventure Park
  • The Epic Arts, Fitness and Entertainment Center with $1 million in cardio and strength training equipment, indoor walking/jogging track, group fitness and more

  Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.

  City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service.  Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success.  We look forward to you joining our
  team!

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