Programming Specialist

Under general direction and supervision from a Regional Programming Supervisor or Performing Arts Center Coordinator, responsible for planning, developing, and implementing programs and special events for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (District), building programming partnerships with the community, and for the oversight of venue usage. Exercises direct supervision over assigned department staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervision of assigned staff and volunteers including but not limited to Performance Coaching & Management; Career Counseling & Development; and Conflict Resolution.
• Plans, develops, and implements the successful coordination of programs, activities, and services at one and occasionally multiple venues throughout the District.
• Creates and implements programming partnerships for the public, including collaborating with partners and contracted artists.
• Coordinates and schedules the public use of venues, conference rooms, and special event locations; reviews and responds to online customer facility use requests of conference rooms; provides instruction to customers and explains the proper use of facilities and equipment.
• Reviews Programming Partnership Applications; suggests approval/denial to District administration.
• Interprets and discusses District policies with potential and current customers, as well as District staff and management; addresses customer inquiries both on- and off-site by conducting meetings and tour facilities.
• Assists the public as needed to use library venues and services.
• Collaborates with other approved District staff to open and close facilities; maintains security of building access codes and keys.
• Maintains venue and department record keeping, filing systems, and a variety of statistical records.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports; generates correspondence, memos, contracts, and other materials appropriate to the Programming and Venues Department.
• Builds and sustains relationships with Library District community partners.
• Troubleshoots minor audio-visual, lighting, and audio equipment issues.
• Serves as Person In Charge (PIC) as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service
• MS Office 365
• Special events programming and partnerships
• Public Service Ethics

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience some of which includes scheduling, communication, presenting for audiences, or experience working with audiovisual/theatrical equipment.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver's License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college level coursework in Fine Arts, Humanities, or a related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in a supervisory role.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of cultural program planning, implementation, development, and administration.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of programming and performing arts, including cultural programs, literacy, learning, community needs and interests, and political, government, organization, and business entities.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the library and programming fields.
• Knowledge of business letter writing and report preparation; record-keeping and filing principles and methods.
• Skilled in delivering effective oral presentations.
• Ability to schedule and manage multiple projects, including planning, researching, developing, and implementing educational and artistic programming.
• Ability to present programs for an audience, including the selection, coordination, and implementation of events.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage staff and build positive working relationships in a collaborative team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Essential and marginal functions may require regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent bending, stooping, working in confined spaces.
• Lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and occasionally very heavy (50 lbs. and over) items.
• Minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment; utilizing a keyboard.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Pay

USD $30.28 - USD $40.57 per hour. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

Schedule

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA non-exempt position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.

For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/.