Library & Community Learning Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The CEB Librarian & Community Learning Coordinator manages and activates the CEB Library as a school, family, and community learning hub serving children, teens, young adults, parents, caregivers, educators, and community members. The position maintains the core library administration, circulation, collection development, literacy, and school-partner responsibilities of the CEB Librarian while expanding the role's responsibility for academic support, out-of-school-time (OST) learning, family engagement, and community education. The Coordinator works closely with CEB staff, school partners, volunteers, part-time staff, community organizations, and other partners to create accessible learning opportunities throughout the school day and during designated after-school and evening hours. The position will help ensure that the Library is not only a place to access books and information, but also a welcoming place where community members can read, study, receive academic support, set goals, develop new skills, participate in discussions, and connect with people and resources.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Library Administration & Literacy

• Maintain the core responsibilities of the CEB Librarian, including circulation, collection development and maintenance, library systems, resource management, library policies and procedures, opening and closing, and promotion of library services. The current position also calls for creating an environment conducive to participatory learning and collaboration with teaching staff.

• Promote reading and multiple forms of literacy—including textual, digital, media, mathematical, and financial literacy—through collections, instruction, partnerships, and programming.

Academic & OST Support

• Coordinate academic support opportunities for students during designated out-of-school-time hours.

• Recruit, organize, orient, schedule, and support volunteers and part-time staff who provide tutoring, homework assistance, reading support, mentoring, academic skill-building, and other learning supports.

• Work with students to promote academic goal setting, help them identify areas where they need support, connect them with appropriate tutors/resources, and encourage progress toward their goals.

• Coordinate with schools, educators, families, and CEB partners so that academic supports complement students' classroom learning rather than duplicate it.

• Develop structured but welcoming OST opportunities that can include homework help, tutoring, study groups, reading support, research assistance, and enrichment.

Reading & Relationship-Building Programs

• Organize and support Lunch Bunch, reading circles, book clubs, read-alouds, and other small-group opportunities that use books and discussion to strengthen literacy, relationships, belonging, and student voice.

• Develop reading circles and discussion opportunities appropriate for different ages and interests, including children, teens, adults, and intergenerational groups.

• Build on the existing expectation that the Librarian conduct read-aloud activities, create engaging learning environments, and build effective relationships with students and staff.

Family & Community Learning

• Develop learning opportunities for parents, caregivers, teens, and adults based on community interest and available partners.

• Where appropriate and where there is demonstrated interest, coordinate media literacy and learning circles that help participants explore topics such as evaluating information, understanding news and social media, digital citizenship, navigating online resources, financial information, educational resources, and other topics identified by participants.

• Create opportunities for parent education that support families in understanding and supporting their children's learning, educational goals, literacy, and access to resources.

• The emphasis should be on facilitating access and bringing together appropriate expertise rather than expecting the Librarian to personally be the expert or instructor on every topic.

Speakers, Programs & Partnerships

• Identify and bring in guest speakers, facilitators, organizations, educators, and community partners who can provide programs responsive to the interests of students, families, and the broader CEB community.

• Develop a calendar of workshops, conversations, demonstrations, author/speaker visits, learning circles, and special programs.

• Partner with CEB resident organizations, schools, libraries, universities, nonprofits, businesses, and community members to expand available learning opportunities.

• This builds directly on the existing position's responsibility to serve as a liaison with

outside organizations, coordinate outreach, develop programs for children through adults, manage the events calendar, and implement after-school activities.

VOLUNTEER & PART-TIME STAFF COORDINATION

The Coordinator will:

• Help recruit and match volunteers and part-time staff to tutoring, reading, academic support, and program needs.

• Develop clear schedules and assignments for OST support.

• Provide basic orientation, resources, and expectations for volunteers and PT staff.

• Coordinate coverage so that students and community members have reliable access to support.

• Maintain appropriate communication with CEB staff, school partners, and families.

• Help assess participation, needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

The Coordinator is not expected to personally deliver every tutoring session or community program.

A significant part of the role is creating the structure, partnerships, staffing, and environment

that allow other people to contribute effectively.

WORK SCHEDULE & COMMUNITY ACCESS

• Full time 40-hour-per-week position with a flexible schedule designed to provide both school-day and out-of-school-time access to the Library.

• Monday–Friday

• Based onsite at the Community Education Building

PERSONAL TRAITS AND STRENGTHS

• “What else can I do?” mindset

• Flexible and adaptable

• Resourceful and solutions-oriented

• Welcoming and relationship-focused

• Passion for children, reading, community engagement, urban education and educational equity

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Strong organization and ability to prioritize workload

• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Strong classroom/group management skills

• Ability to teach information and technology literacy

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, instructional technology, and web-based applications

• Ability to organize and provide access to diverse learning resources

• Experience coordinating programs, volunteers, and community partners

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred

• Experience in education, libraries, youth development, or community-based programming preferred

• Experience working with students and families preferred

• Must pass criminal background check