Hartford Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of initiatives including
immigration services, employment assistance, school partnerships and youth leadership training.
Now celebrating its 127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of redefining the
urban library experience in the 21st Century with services designed for and by a diverse and
dynamic city and region. With seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for
opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment and cultural development
for tens of thousands of children, youth and adults every year. www.hplct.org.

The Project Coordinator IMLS supports Hartford Public Library’s mission and core values, and
oversees the day-to-day management of the Institute for Museum and Library Services National
Leadership three-year grant-funded project designed to support the financial integration of
immigrants, refugees, and migrants as well as other financially disenfranchised populations. The
incumbent manages the work of the IMLS project, including project planning, implementation,
development, promotion, outreach, and grant budgets. This is a demanding position that
requires the ability to multi-task and work effectively with diverse populations. This individual
will be self-motivated, flexible, persistent, very attentive to detail and able to be an organizer and
coordinator of many activities. This is a full time (37.5 hr/wk), grant funded role.



Responsibilities include:

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

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

• Coordinate, cultivate, and sustain productive relationships with program partners and

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

• In collaboration with the Financial Capability Specialist, identify, train, match, and

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key community partner agencies.

• Assist with special projects as assigned and other tasks deemed necessary to achieve

• In collaboration with the Financial Capability Specialist coordinate and accurately

• As assigned support Project Evaluator with distributing surveys and other evaluation

• Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Manage, track, and oversee grant budget and deliverables, ensuring grant deliverables

Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in human services, community development, business, or

• Excellent communication skills; ability to speak Spanish proficiently or any language

• Proven project management expertise to oversee complex projects, track project

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate, build, and continuously strengthen

• 2-year direct customer service and or case management experience.
• Self-motivated, quick study, and able to work effectively with minimum of supervision.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, and

• Available to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as

To Apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/project-coordinator-imls-348df75c910558ca

Newly hired employees of the Hartford Public Library must present proof of receipt of a
COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until proof of
vaccination (two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Johnson
& Johnson vaccine). Booster vaccinations may be required in the future. The Library may
consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a
qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Candidates who receive a
conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the
Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the
conditional offer. Testing requirements and/or additional PPE requirements may apply to
unvaccinated employees.

Hiring Range: $57,391.10 - $64,143.04/yr DOE

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.