New Canaan Library is seeking a dynamic, community-focused, part-time (up to 29 hrs./wk) Adult Programs Associate to join our team. This role offers stimulating and rewarding opportunities to collaborate with a team of Adult Programs coordinators, marketing staff, librarians, and other departments to create high-quality learning experiences in diverse subject areas. The ideal candidate should be a creative team player with programming experience and the flexibility to work some nights and weekends. Thriving in a constantly evolving workplace with multiple competing priorities is also a key attribute. We'd love to hear from you if you are excited about delivering exceptional learning experiences to the community in an award-winning, future-focused building. 

New Canaan Library Mission
To be an essential place for lifelong learning and a vibrant hub for knowledge, culture,
and connection for everyone in the community.

Role Overview
This is a creative role in which you will work in a busy, collaborative environment with an
existing team of Adult Programs coordinators, marketing staff, librarians, and other
departments to create high-quality learning opportunities in a variety of subject areas.
Experience with developing, managing, and executing programs is required. Ability to
understand marketing/framing and work with basic AV a plus.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with Adult Programs team to develop, schedule, and staff a
wide range of adult programs (including lectures, workshops,
demonstrations, and performances), in the areas of the arts, history,
food and cooking, science and technology, musical performance,
business, and community education.
• Apply understanding of current events, cultural trends, and local library
and institutional programming to our offerings.
• Support special events and fundraising efforts.
• Assess and tailor programs to fit community interest.
• Create and collaborate on digital and print marketing materials to
promote our programs, sometimes individually and sometimes with
support from the Marketing/Comms team.
• Represent the Library courteously and professionally in meetings,
programs, and other work-related capacities with patrons, co-workers,
speakers/talent, vendors, and others.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends required.
• Write web spots, coordinate logistics, handle scheduling, and update
calendar.
• Help set up and break down programs, including kitchen clean up,
seating arrangements, and basic technology/AV connections. 

Skills and Attributes
• Excellent organizational skills and written and interpersonal
communication.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new software and AV technologies.
• Even-tempered and confident under pressure; ability to work
effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Effective time management and ability to juggle multiple events.
• Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word,
and Excel.
• Demonstrated team player.
Requirements
• Prior experience in a cultural programming role.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Up to 29 hours/week, including some nights and weekends.

Compensation
• $25-$30/hr. commensurate with experience.
• Accrued Paid Time Off is available. No medical, dental, or retirement
benefits associated with this position.

Please submit your resume and a meaningful cover letter with the Subject Line "Adult Programs Associate" to recruitment@newcanaanlibrary.org by Monday, April 27, 2026.