Program Officer Public Programs Office
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Job Description
The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking a fulltime Program Officer to join its team in our Public Programs Office (PPO).
The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic public school government and special libraries advocating for the profession and the librarys role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. The ALA Public Programs Office (PPO) works to empower libraries to create vibrant hubs of learning conversationand connection in communities of all types through public programs.
The Program Officer serves as project manager for grantmaking efforts traveling exhibition tours professional development offerings and special events. They collaborate with colleagues partners funders and vendors to ensure that projects stay on track and they serve as the primary contact for the thousands of library professionals that engage with our office annually.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with PPO staff partner organizations vendors and grant recipients to execute national grantfunded programming initiatives.
- Overseeing project timelines to ensure grant activities remain on track.
- Managing the online grant application process including requestforproposal development peer review award notifications and reports.
- Providing grant management platform (Foundant) support for project team and applicants.
- Completing web updates using Drupal or the current ALA content management system.
- Researching identifying and organizing grant materials (e.g. guidelines FAQs).
- Providing technical and logistical support for PPO online learning.
- Copresenting with project leaders at online or inperson events.
- Planning and coordinating arrangements for workshops and ALA Annual Conference events.
- Providing customer service through email phone and inperson interactions.
- Liaising with accounts payable staff to ensure proper payment processing.
This is a regular fulltime position based in our Chicago office.
ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.
ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
Starting Salaryrange is negotiable from low50s based on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes flexible work schedules medical dental generous paid vacation a retirement annuity and a 35hour work week. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
For Consideration
Apply online including a cover letter and resume.
OR
Send resume and cover letter to:
American Library Association
Human Resources Department
Ref: progofficerppo
Email:
The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum of 35 years previous program management experience.
- Project management skills to prioritize and meet project deadlines.
- Fluency with Word Outlook and Excel programs.
- Exemplary problemsolving customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
- Some travel required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
