**Education and Outreach Coordinator (Temporary)** **Department:** Research Libraries **Employment Type:** Full Time **Location:** Library for the Performing Arts **Reporting To:** Douglas Reside **Compensation:** $65,000 - $69,000 / year **Description** **Overview** Based in the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the Education and Outreach Coordinator will work with the Billy Rose Theatre Division’s librarians and curatorial staff to introduce students of all ages to our world-renowned theatre collections. The coordinator will welcome students and teachers to the Library building and build and maintain relationships with teachers and administrators at local schools to bring our collections into classrooms. **This is a 2.5 year temporary position.** **We are looking for someone we can count on to:** **Own** + Designing curriculum for Theatre exhibitions and collection use + Coordinating class visits with Theatre Division staff + Collaborating with the Division’s Program and Outreach coordinator to schedule and manage. K-12 and University use of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab + Working with K-12 teachers and principals to encourage awareness and use of the Theatre Division **Teach** : + Students and teachers how to use the Theatre Division’s resources + Theatre Division staff on best practices for working with K-12 students **Learn:** + New theatre technologies with which they are not yet familiar + To use and handle special collections + The educational capabilities of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab **Improve** : + Educational work of the Theatre Division by developing and maintaining new relationships with educators in the New York City area and beyond **Some expectations for this role are that within:** **1 month** , this person will: + Understand the current educational capabilities of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab + Meet with staff at LaGuardia High School and in the New York City Department of Education **3 months** , this person will: + Build relationships with teachers at both public and private K-12 schools to discuss educational opportunities in the Theatre Division + Develop a plan to increase use of Theatre Division resources by K-12 students **6 months and beyond** , this person will: + Regularly host class visits at the Library + Collaborate with other organizations to ensure teachers and students know how to navigate our resources on and off-site **Responsibilities** + Arrange for and track statistics for all class visits + Coordinate outreach to K-12 schools + Design and promote curricula related to Theatre exhibitions and programs + Work closely with the NYPL Center for Education to advance the Library’s educational objectives + Collaborate with the Outreach and Programs coordinator to ensure the Lab is effectively used for education + Familiarizes themselves to the Theatre Division’s Special Collections before introducing the collections to students + Performs other related duties as required **Required Education, Experience & Skills** **Required Education & Certifications** + Undergraduate degree in theatre or a related field with coursework in theatre education **Required Experience** + At least two years experience working with K-12 students in a theatre classroom setting **Required Skills** + Excellent customer service skills + Excellent organizational skills + Ability to collaborate with teams and individuals across a large and diverse public institution + Ability to quickly learn new technologies with which they are not yet familiar + Ability to inspire K-12 students **Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities** + None **More...** **Core Values** _All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:_ + Be **Helpful** to patrons and colleagues + Be **Resourceful** in solving problems + Be **Curious** in all aspects of your work + Be **Welcoming** and **Inclusive** **Work Environment** + Research library + Performance space + Classroom and educational setting **Physical Duties** + N/A **Pre-Placement** **Physical Required?** No **Union/Non Union** Non-Union **FLSA Status** Non-Exempt **Schedule** + 35 hours per week with a flexible schedule Monday - Friday, including Saturdays and evening hours _This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed._ **_The New York Public Library_** **_Salary Statement_** At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies. 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