Community Education & Media Center Coordinator

Job Summary
Supports the Activities & Community Education Director in planning, coordinating, and administrating Community Education enrichment and recreation programming while overseeing the operations of the district's Media Center as well as serving as a liaison between the school and the community. Promotes lifelong learning through quality programming, strong customer service, effective communication, and efficient management of district resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Community Education

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate community education programs for preschool, youth, adults, and senior citizens

Develop seasonal program offerings based on community interests and district priorities

Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate community education instructors and volunteers

Coordinate facility scheduling for community education activities in collaboration with district administration

Monitor program revenues and expenditures and recommend program fees

Manage registration, participant records, contracts, and payments

Market community education programs through print, digital, and social media communications

Develop partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and agencies

Ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and safety requirements

Prepare reports related to enrollment, participation, finances, and program outcomes

Perform other duties as assigned

Media Center

Manage daily operations of the district media center serving PreK-12 students and staff

Maintain and organize library collections, digital resources, and instructional materials

Assist students and staff in locating, evaluating, and utilizing print and digital information resources

Coordinate circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, inventory, and weeding of library materials

Promote literacy and a culture of reading through displays, events, reading initiatives, and special programs

Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum and instructional resource needs

Assist with instructional technology resources utilized through the media center

Supervise media center student workers and volunteers as assigned

Maintain an inviting, organized, and safe learning environment

Develop positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Coordinate communication and promotional materials for assigned programs

Utilize district software systems to maintain accurate records and reports

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of community education philosophy and programming

Familiarity with library/media center operations

Knowledge of children's and young adult literature, information literacy principles, educational technology and digital resources

Understanding of marketing, public relations, customer service practices, Minnesota community education requirements, applicable district policies and state regulations

Experience with program planning and coordination, organization and time management, public speaking and presentation, and event planning

Proficiency with technology, including library management software, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and student information systems

Ability to problem solve, collaborate effectively, and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, staff, and community members

Ability to analyze community needs and develop responsive programming

Ability to maintain accurate records and financial documentation

Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support programming and special events

Education/Certification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Library Science, Communications, Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field

Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in community education, libraries, education, program coordination, or a related field

Valid Minnesota driver's license, willingness to obtain Type III certification and drive district-owned vehicles as assigned

Experience in a PreK-12 school setting preferred

Experience supervising staff and volunteers preferredWillingness to complete DHS childcare background check and training

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision and distance vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public Schools complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Please contact Nicci Malecha, Activities & Community Education Director, nmalecha@isd2835.org with questions.

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