Curator/Manager, Youth & Family Programs

We offer thousands of free programs every day for people from all walks of life—immigrants learning a new language, aspiring entrepreneurs launching their dreams, children discovering the world, people of all ages exploring arts and culture. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the discovery of a good book.

Now’s your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn!

The Curator/Manager, Youth and Family Programs is a full-time job within Brooklyn Public Library’s BPL Presents Department.  The Curator/Manager, Youth and Family Programs curates, organizes, schedules, administers, and often runs cultural (literary, music and informational) programs for young adults, children, their parents and caretakers throughout the Brooklyn Public Library system.  In addition, this curator helps to coordinate publicity and evaluate these programs. They must be available to work nights and weekends as needed.  This position reports to the Vice President of Arts and Culture of Brooklyn Public Library.

This is a full-time, non-union, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000.

Essential Responsibilities  

• Develop and make available to Central Library and the branch libraries meaningful, high-quality programs for young adults, children, and their caretakers

• Work with writers and artists in the children and young adult publishing world

• Work with organizations providing informational programs

• Forge institutional partnerships and other audience development strategies

• Plan BPL participation in broad campaigns directed at youth and families

• Liaise with Marketing and Communications for public relations and advertising

• Liaise with Collection Development to link programs to library collections

• Reach out to underserved audiences

• Manage externally funded grants and insure proper reporting to funders

• Write contracts with program providers and manage budgets

• On occasion, supervise the work of support staff members

• Works as necessary at other large-scale projects produced by BPL Presents.

 
Required Qualifications

• B.A. required, M.L.S. preferred

• Three to five years in public/educational programming in a non-profit setting, with at least two years in a managerial/coordinating position.

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability of be thoughtful and welcoming with the program’s young audience.

• Organizational skills to make and carry out effective work plans, to keep records, and to administer budgets

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated commitment to public service and an affinity for children  

Knowledge    

• Interests in child development, children’s and young adult literature

• Familiarity with the work of the library.

    
Demands

• Create large- and small-scale events and series, such as Summer Reading Kick Off, chess tournaments, and the Nanny’s Fairytale Writing workshops, as well as branch chess classes and entertainment programs.

We seek professionals dedicated to providing excellent customer service, developing fruitful partnerships in the community, and implementing programs aligned with our mission and vision. You will be immersed in a motivating and challenging environment where innovation is key to the organization. If you are looking to be a part of a stimulating workplace that is highly regarded by its culturally diverse community, BPL is the place to be.

Brooklyn Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.