Literacy Program Coordinator, Nevins Library (Methuen)
The Nevins Library is seeking to fill a Full Time Librarian II-Literacy Program Coordinator position beginning in December 2026. The Nevins Library is a private non-profit organization that serves as the public library for the City of Methuen, a diverse community of 54,000. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of our English Language Literacy Program works closely with the Head of Reference Services. The Literacy Program Coordinator is responsible for training tutor-volunteers, matching tutors to students, testing student progress, facilitating Conversation groups, and is heavily involved with grant writing, reporting, and management. This position works closely with the Library Leadership Team, and can have supervisory responsibility for the building, staff and patron safety, as scheduled and as needed. This position works a flexible schedule, including some nights and Saturdays as necessitated by program scheduling needs. This position reports to the Assistant Library Director, and is primarily grant funded.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, includes nights and weekends. Flexible hours, as necessitated by program scheduling needs, exempt employee.
Minimum Education: A Master’s degree or other education in relevant field and/or other experience or skills that relate directly to this work
Benefits: Paid Time Off and Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Options. Employees of the Nevins Library are not eligible for participation in the MA State Retirement System, but do contribute to Social Security and may participate in a 403b employer match retirement savings plan.
Click here for more information, including the Job Description: https:// www.nevinslibrary.org/job-posting/
Qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience
serving a diverse, evolving community
• Flexible,
self-motivated individual with teaching, budgeting, grant
writing, and technology experience
• Ability to
work independently, within the larger Library team
• Effective problem-solver with significant leadership
skills
• Ability to work within the framework of
Library policies and practices to provide excellent customer
service
• All Nevins Library employees must pass a
background check
• Understands and respects people
of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds
•
Applicants with a native language other than English are
encouraged to apply
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $57,000.00 / year
Closing Date
Interviews start October 7, 2026
How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume (preferably in one file) to:
Amy Dorsheimer,
Assistant Director
Nevins Library
adorsheimer@nevinslibrary.org
Or Drop Off at:
305 Broadway
Methuen,
MA 01844
Attn. Amy Dorsheimer
Posted
2026-09-16