Project Manager – Full Time

Hartford Public Library. Starting Salary $50,000 General Statement: The incumbent supports Hartford Public Library’s mission and core values, and assists in the day-to-day management of the Institute for Museum and Library Services National Leadership three year grant funded project designed to support the academic and social integration of immigrant youth. The incumbent will direct the work of the IMLS project, including project planning, implementation, development, research, promotion, and outreach. The Project Manager will supervise project staff and mentors, build the team, and represent the project on the Project Advisory Leadership Team. The Project Manager will also oversee the project budget and promote the program nationwide with the media, elected officials, and the public. This is a demanding position that requires the ability to handle multiple tasks and also the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. This individual will be self-motivated, flexible, persistent, very attentive to detail and able to be an organizer and coordinator of many activities.  Schedule:  Day, evening, & weekend hours.  Supervisor: Chief Adult Learning Officer Supervised Staff: Part-time Project Assistant, Instructor,  Essential Job Functions Manage the development and implementation of the project, with oversight of all project activities. Recruit, train and assign student mentors. Coordinate and facilitate project staff/partner meetings, create agendas, take notes, etc.  Manage, track, and oversee grant deliverables, and insure that deliverables are met. Oversee the project budget and scale the work of the grant within budget parameters. Lead project outreach and communication efforts. Complete and submit monthly narrative and statistical reports. Supervise staff. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education, Public Administration preferred, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree may be considered depending on related experience.   Proven management expertise to oversee complex projects, track project activities, and see activities through to completion. Proven expertise at supervising a project team, building team cohesiveness, and maximizing staff skills and abilities. Experience as an event planning, coordinator, and promotion on a city or regional level. Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively and to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, community members, workers, and outside organization officials and staff from diverse social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative team working relationships with supervisees, other staff, the university, and the community. Knowledge of and experience with immigrant youth issues. Experience working with a diverse community and ability to foster communication between diverse populations. Knowledge of and experience with participatory education techniques. Competency in one foreign language; Spanish language preferred.  Other duties as assigned. Interested Candidates must submit a completed, signed application along with resume for review.    Applications will be accepted until October 28, 2016. Application can be obtained on our website:   www.hplct.org/job_openings

Adult Learner Assistant (part-time)

Hartford Public Library seeks creative and flexible individual for Adult Learner Services. Responsibilities: providing classroom and online educational support; community outreach; data collection and tabulation; and U.S. Passport Services.  Minimum requirements:  Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required. Bilingual: English/Spanish. In accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security directives this position requires possession of U.S. citizenship. Part time position; up to twenty hours per week starting at $19.19 hourly. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Applications accepted until filled. Hartford Public Library Adult Learning Assistant G IV Bargaining Unit. Reporting to the Adult Learning Services Manager, the Adult Learning Assistant is responsible for the support of Hartford Public Library’s mission & core values. This includes: providing classroom and online educational support; community outreach; data collection and tabulation; and U.S. Passport Services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PUBLIC SERVICE Register and test adult literacy/ESOL students; document progress. Instruct students, tutors, and others in use of e-Learning tools. Provide educational support material for students; recommend library related programs; make referrals to outside agencies. Support teachers with instruction and classroom preparation. Serve as liaison to targeted populations and their families at community centers, social service agencies, schools and churches; provide information about adult learning opportunities and full range of library services. Develops and presents library sponsored programs for all age groups including working with educators for class visits and library instruction. Assist customers with navigating the Internet efficiently and effectively. Provide immigration counseling upon completion of training and certification (training will be provided). Serve as a Passport Agent (training will be provided). Provide translation and interpreter services for Spanish speaking customers. Handle program and event preparations and logistics. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT Process books and other materials. ADMINISTRATIVE Prepares daily, monthly, and annual reports as required. Participates in the overall administration of Hartford Public Library through committee or taskforce assignments. Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares a supply request at regular intervals. Perform other duties as required. PROFESSIONAL Reads professional journals regularly. Maintains membership in professional organizations and actively participates as work and personal time allow. Serves on professional and community committees/boards where appropriate POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. Previous Library experience highly desirable. In accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security directives this position requires possession of U.S. citizenship. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong commitment to working within a team management structure. Strong commitment to public service. Strong communication skills. Strong computer skills with expertise in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Spanish language fluency. Valid Connecticut driver’s license or ability to obtain upon employment. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE: Multi-task oriented. Flexible in work habits. Excellent organizational skills. Energetic, motivated, and creative professional with strong service orientation. Ability to work well as a team leader and team member as well as ability to work independently. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with all ages of people in a public service context and with professional colleagues. Ability to attend meetings and conferences as required by the Library or as dictated by professional commitment. Ability to read and comprehend documents, technical journals, library policies and procedures. Ability to design, develop, and proofread written and visual materials. Ability to work nights and weekends. Language Skills: Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Fluent in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization and the public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to work a varied schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend meetings and events. May need to lift boxes, crates or pieces of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Hartford Public Library requires a Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing on applicants who are selected as a finalist for the position. Applicants will be provided a copy of any positive drug test results. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with Hartford Public Library. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness and the position for which you apply. E.O.E.

21st Century Community Learning Center Coordinator (Part-time)

Hartford Public Library seeks creative and flexible individual for the coordination of the 21st Century CCLC Access program. Working with the Law & Government Academy‘s instructional coach, the 21ST CCLC program coordinator will provide leadership in planning, implementing and coordinating the 21st CCLC (before and after school) program at Hartford Public High Schools’ Law & Government Academy. Minimum requirements: Bachelors Degree in education; previous teaching experience preferred. Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an educational setting. Previous experience coordinating youth development and youth enrichment programs. Previous experience in customer service. Bilingual preferred. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT  06103. A completed signed application must be received in order to be considered for this position. Position open until filled. Hartford Public Library requires a Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing on applicants who are selected as a finalist for the position. Applicants will be provided a copy of any positive drug test results. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with Hartford Public Library. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness and the position for which you apply. E.O.E.

Adult Learner Assistant (part-time)

Hartford Public Library seeks creative and flexible individual for Adult Learner Services.  Responsibilities: providing classroom and online educational support; community outreach; data collection and tabulation; and U.S. Passport Services.  Minimum requirements:  Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required. Bilingual: English/Spanish. In accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security directives this position requires possession of U.S. citizenship. Part time position; up to twenty hours per week starting at $18.45 hourly. Evening and Saturday hours required. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at  http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT  06103.  Applications accepted until filled. Hartford Public Library Adult Learning Assistant G IV Bargaining Unit Reporting to the Adult Learning Services Manager, the Adult Learning Assistant is responsible for the support of Hartford Public Library’s mission & core values. This includes: providing classroom and online educational support; community outreach; data collection and tabulation; and U.S. Passport Services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE Register and test adult literacy/ESOL students; document progress. Instruct students, tutors, and others in use of e-Learning tools. Provide educational support material for students; recommend library related programs; make referrals to outside agencies. Support teachers with instruction and classroom preparation. Serve as liaison to targeted populations and their families at community centers, social service agencies, schools and churches; provide information about adult learning opportunities and full range of library services. Develops and presents library sponsored programs for all age groups including working with educators for class visits and library instruction. Assist customers with navigating the Internet efficiently and effectively. Provide immigration counseling upon completion of training and certification (training will be provided). Serve as a Passport Agent (training will be provided). Provide translation and interpreter services for Spanish speaking customers. Handle program and event preparations and logistics. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Process books and other materials. ADMINISTRATIVE Prepares daily, monthly, and annual reports as required. Participates in the overall administration of Hartford Public Library through committee or taskforce assignments. Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares a supply request at regular intervals. Perform other duties as required. PROFESSIONAL: Reads professional journals regularly. Maintains membership in professional organizations and actively participates as work and personal time allow.Serves on professional and community committees/boards where appropriate. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.Previous Library experience highly desirable. In accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security directives this position requires possession of U.S. citizenship. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong commitment to working within a team management structure. Strong commitment to public service. Strong communication skills. Strong computer skills with expertise in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Spanish language fluency. Valid Connecticut driver’s license or ability to obtain upon employment. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE:Multi-task oriented. Flexible in work habits. Excellent organizational skills. Energetic, motivated, and creative professional with strong service orientation. Ability to work well as a team leader and team member as well as ability to work independently. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with all ages of people in a public service context and with professional colleagues. Ability to attend meetings and conferences as required by the Library or as dictated by professional commitment. Ability to read and comprehend documents, technical journals, library policies and procedures. Ability to design, develop, and proofread written and visual materials. Ability to work nights and weekends. Language Skills: Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization and the public Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to work a varied schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to attend meetings and events. May need to lift boxes, crates or pieces of equipment weighing up to 50 pound. Hartford Public Library requires a Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing on applicants who are selected as a finalist for the position. Applicants will be provided a copy of any positive drug test results. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with Hartford Public Library. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness and the position for which you apply.