The SouthArk Library Community Education Specialist is a part-time, grant-funded position reporting to the SouthArk Library Director, and focused on a variety of community engagement, outreach, and education initiatives. This position is supported by funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a period of one year.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Perform student and community outreach to targeted populations
• Facilitate conversations about the impact of the pandemic
• Develop strategies to help individuals emerge from their forced isolation
• Develop and deliver both virtual and in-person programs for SouthArk students and community residents
• Manage activities associated with the SouthArk Stars Market, SouthArk’s on-campus food pantry

The Community Engagement Specialist will possess compelling communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, the ability to use a computer to create and transform documents, and possess key technological skills and be able to communicate effectively via virtual and social media platforms.

Required qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 2-year degree or above
• Experience working in professional office and/or educational settings
• Customer service experience
• Experience planning, managing, and/or hosting events
• Social media/marketing experience