Salary: $32.82 - $34.55 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time Position
Statement of Duties: The Children’s Program Coordinator is responsible for creating, budgeting, scheduling, promoting, and evaluating Junior Library programs. They work closely with members of other departments to develop and execute children’s programming and outreach that promotes library services and supports the library’s mission. The Children’s Program Coordinator plans the annual summer reading program for pre-school through fifth grade. They participate in off-site programming and outreach to Danbury elementary schools, nursery schools, and community organizations serving children and families. Maintains open communication with schools to keep them informed of library services and develop partnerships for collaboration.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on childhood education or children’s literature or related field. A minimum of two years’ experience working with small children. Experience researching, planning, and conducting children’s programming.
Knowledge: Requires general knowledge of children’s literature and authors; knowledge of child development.
Abilities: Requires ability to develop contacts with local performers and presenters; Engage community partners, customers and staff in the promotion of library programs. Work a flexible schedule that includes day, night and weekend hours. Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy; Ability to deal with professionals, public, volunteers, and children; Ability to work independently, planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
Skill: Proficient interpersonal and customer service skills; proficient oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with a diverse community of customers and library staff.
Please see the full position posting for additional details.
Application Submission: Applications must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted. Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. EEO/M/F/D/V
