Program Services Specialist

The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is looking for a Program Services Specialist who is enthusiastic, organized, and an effective communicator to work with our dynamic program services team. As the Program Services Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of program services. If you thrive in detailed, organized work and place a high value on engaging opportunities for the community this job is just for you.

This position is responsible for creating library programs for the public, supporting library programming staff, and assisting the Program Services Coordinator with programming projects and committees. This position supports the Library's goals of encouraging curiosity and a passion for learning daily.

As the Program Services Specialist some of the things you will do are :

Program Planning and Implementation

• Develops, plans, and implements programs and events for the public at the Library and at community sites that meet the needs of the customer in accordance with the Library's organizational priorities and goals. Maintains program attendance.
• Maintains involvement in and identifies opportunities for new involvement in community committees where Library programming is advantageous. Collaborates with community organizations and outside entities to facilitate library programs.
• Identifies and recommends new program opportunities and initiatives to expand the library's impact.
• Leads and participates in assigned library committees, contributing expertise and supporting broader organizational goals.
• Collaborates with Communications and Marketing to promote programs, services and resources.

Programming Support and Data Collection

Customer Service

Position Requirements & Preferences :

Required

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

A pre and / or post-employment drug screen, criminal history record check and physical capacity testing are required as a condition of employment.

SCHEDULE : Generally Monday through Friday 40 hours with some nights and weekends as necessary.

PAY & BENEFITS

Starting pay will be in the range of $20.65 to $23.23 hourly depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits including health & dental insurance with pre-tax premiums, and a retirement plan (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System KPERS). Group life, disability coverage and accidental death benefits are also provided. Other optional benefits available at employee's expense include vision, life and cancer insurance and a deferred compensation plan.

Applications will be accepted through August 3, 2025. A TSCPL application, resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

HOW TO APPLY : A completed and signed job application is required for consideration for each position. Application forms are available online at www.tscpl.org, in the Library at the Customer Service Desk or in Human Resources. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Application materials may be emailed, mailed, handed in, or faxed.

Application materials may be emailed to employ@tscpl.org . Please put the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Mail completed and signed job application materials to :

Human Resources

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

1515 SW 10th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66604

Application materials may also be handed in at the Human Resources Office on the second floor of the library. Human Resource office hours are M-F 9 : 00 a.m.-4 : 30 p.m. If the HR office is not open, applications may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk.

Application materials may be faxed to 785-580-4496. For more information, please contact Human Resources at : 785-580-4492 or send e-mail to : employ@tscpl.org

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