Position Overview
Upper Dublin Public Library (UDPL) is seeking a creative and collaborative Programming Assistant to deliver engaging, inspiring enrichment opportunities. This limited-term, part-time position (22–25 hours per week), including periodic night and weekend hours, begins immediately.
As a member of the Library’s Community Engagement Team, this Programming Assistant position supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs primarily for adults, while providing secondary support for programs serving general audiences, families, and children. A key focus of this role is supporting UDPL’s highly successful Adult Discovery & Learning series, offered three seasons per year with four- to six-week courses on topics such as history, current events, art, music, and performance. This flagship program draws approximately 750 attendees annually and is central to the Library’s adult education mission.
Other responsibilities may include supporting high-profile bestselling author events, which connect readers with writers and contributing to a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities, including programs in fabric arts, science, technology, and other creative and educational disciplines. Alongside programming, the role actively engages in partnership building and community outreach to expand the Library’s reach and impact. Click here for the full job description.
This position is ideal for someone who values public libraries as centers of lifelong learning and community connection. To learn more about the Library, visit: udpl.org.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a team-oriented professional with excellent customer service skills and a strong interest in adult education in the 21st-century public library. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for collaboration, curiosity about community needs, and a commitment to inclusive, engaging programming.
- Demonstrated experience in public libraries, education, or comparable enrichment or outreach programming is highly desirable
- Knowledge of best practices in adult and/or senior education preferred
- Strong interest in partnership development and community engagement required
About the Library
Located in Fort Washington, PA, Upper Dublin Public Library is a vibrant and well-loved resource serving 26,665 residents of Upper Dublin Township and surrounding communities. Open 65 hours per week, UDPL maintains a collection of approximately 110,000 physical items along with extensive digital resources available 24/7. In 2024, the Library’s borrowing circulation was 419,000 and we welcomed more than 30,000 attendees to educational programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong customer service skills, motivation, and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- High level of computer literacy
- Demonstrated interest in adult education and public library services
- Experience providing enrichment, programming, or outreach services across the lifespan preferred
- Library experience highly desired
- Availability for some evenings and weekends required
- Ability to attend an in-person interview
The successful candidate must obtain the following prior to employment:
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Criminal History Check
- Federal Criminal Background Check (fingerprinting required)
- Drug test
Salary
This is a limited-term, part-time position at $21.54/per hour, with potential for extension or renewal beyond the initial one-year term. UDPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please email a cover letter and resume (PDF format) to cnalence@mclinc.org, using “Programming Assistant” as the subject line.
Questions may also be submitted via email to the same address; no phone calls, please.
