Projects & Events Coordinator, Worcester Public Library (Worcester)
The Projects and Events Coordinator plays a key organizational and operational role at the Worcester Public Library, supporting system-wide initiatives, outreach, and public events, while overseeing administrative support activities. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with library departments including Youth Services, Adult Services, and Borrower Services to assist in the coordination of projects and special initiatives that enhance community engagement and public service delivery.
The Projects and Events Manager serves as a primary point of contact for both internal and external partners on matters related to system-wide programs, major events, and departmental projects. This position will play a central role in advancing the Executive Director’s priorities by ensuring projects are carried through to completion, maintaining smooth internal communications, and managing select administrative responsibilities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic public-facing environment. They will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and the discretion to handle sensitive matters with professionalism. Experience working with diverse communities in an urban setting is essential.
Schedule will include evenings and weekend hours and working at multiple locations.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication or Public Administration or related AND;
· Three (3) years of experience in project management or event planning OR;
o An equivalent combination of education, training, and five (5) years of project management or event planning experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
· Ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner
· Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI
Preferred Qualifications
· Five (5) years of experience in project management or event planning
· One (1) year customer service experience
· One (1) year experience working with a diverse, urban population
· One (1) year experience in community public service work
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$65,181.00 - $85,301.00 / year
Salary Notes
Salary based on experience
Closing Date
11/14/2025
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, will receive preference To: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, Hiring@Worcesterma.gov.
The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.
Posted
2025-10-31