The incumbent supports Hartford Public Library’s mission and core values, and oversees the day-
to-day management of the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership
two- year grant-funded project (January 2023 –July 2025) designed to support the financial
integration of disenfranchised populations with a focus on immigrants. The incumbent manages
the work of the IMLS project, including project planning, implementation, instruction, and
outreach. This is a demanding position that requires the ability to multi-task and work effectively
with diverse populations. This individual will be a self-motivated creative educator, flexible,
persistent, very attentive to detail and able to be an organizer and coordinator of many activities.

Responsibilities include:
Instruction and Coordination:

• Serves as Lead Instructor delivering financial literacy workshops and seminars with a

• Recruits and trains project Instructors and Cultural Liaisons to BankOn goals and curriculum

• Leads cross-curricular lessons for students enrolled in the Library’s adult and after school

• Observes classes to monitor and support instructor performance and participant

• Meets regularly with instructors to provide project updates and to respond to

• In collaboration with Career Pathways Initiative Coordinator, coordinates the delivery of

• Creates a learning atmosphere that provides a safe space and opportunity for participants

• Identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with key community agencies for inviting

• Supports participants with participant specific concerns during class and thereafter while

• Manages the development and implementation of the project, with oversight of all project

• Conducts intake interviews for all new candidates and establish and maintain case files

• Coordinates, cultivates, and sustains productive relationships with program partners and

• Oversees participant engagement and performance at the Savings and Credit Building

• In collaboration with the Financial Capability Specialist identifies, trains, matches, and

• Identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with key community partner agencies.
• Identifies and refers participants to other resources and services as needed to achieve their

overall goals and operate a successful program.

ADMINISTRATION
• Accurately maintains all record keeping, data collection, and financial tracking of the

cohorts you oversee directly and insure proper collection and maintenance of data and
records for all cohorts. This includes maintaining records on participant attendance and
progress, financial education and coaching sessions, asset acquisitions, and follow-up.

• Conducts or supports the intake interviews for all new candidates and establish and

• Coordinates meetings and prepare agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Adheres to all guidelines related to confidentiality with sensitive financial and personal

overall goals and operate a successful program.

OUTREACH
• In collaboration with Career Pathways Initiative Coordinator, leads outreach efforts;

attends and speak at community meetings and events to build awareness of the BankOn
initiative and to recruit participants for the Library’s Savings and Credit Building Learning
Circles.

• Builds a coalition of key stakeholders, to build community support for the program.
• Collaborates with community partners to strengthen financial literacy programming in the

community and school district.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in education, business, or related field.
• 2-years teaching experience teaching to high-school seniors and/or adult basic education in an

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with co-workers.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to continuously bend, twist, stoop, reach and pull.
• Ability to keep composure in everyday, potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to walk, sit and stand for extended periods.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

focus.

What we offer employees:
Hartford Public Library offers robust benefits you won’t find at other nonprofit organizations through
a unique partnership with the City of Hartford. This includes:

implementation of the staff-led DEI Road Map
What we offer the community:
The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century
as innovative, stimulating and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their
passions and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life. We are an integral part of the
Hartford community and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations and robust outreach
services, we are here for Hartford. Our programs include:

• The American Place, which offers a variety of free services to welcome immigrants and

• Adult education classes and support
• Career Certification, GED
• Technology training and digital literacy
• Library of Things
• Robust print, electronic, audio and video collections · And so much more!

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Project
Coordinator IMLS (Financial Literacy) in the subject line of your email.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Public Library strongly recommends and
encourages all employees to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations have proven to be an effective
measure in preventing the spread of the virus and protecting individuals from severe illness. We are
committed to safeguarding our workplace and community. While COVID-19 vaccinations are
recommended, vaccinations are not required at this time.
Hiring Range: $53,896.96 - $57,374.20 DOE
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.