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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Library Programming Database Lead - Remote - **Company:** PERPETUAL LEARNING LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $45,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Databases, Productivity Software, Program Design Languages, Management of Software Versions, Gsuite - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d91f7a747c6e808 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Video production?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Are you a programming librarian who has spent years building incredible events for your community and wish you could share what works with thousands of other librarians? Do you light up at the chance to design programs that bring patrons back to the library and surprise them with something new? If so, we'd love for you to join our small but mighty remote team, working to put a rich, ready-to-run programming toolkit in the hands of libraries everywhere. In this role, you'll lead the development and ongoing growth of the Library Programming-in-a-Box Database, a downloadable catalog of turnkey program kits built for in-branch events. The database spans trivia nights, murder mysteries, scavenger hunts, heritage month programming, life skills workshops, kids programs, craft ideas, and more. Each kit includes marketing materials, facilitator guides, and printables ready to go. You will bring your editorial judgment and library expertise to make sure every program is something a librarian would actually want to run, and you will be the primary voice that keeps libraries excited about using the database month after month. If you love library programming, are comfortable with modern productivity tools, and want your work to make life easier for librarians at hundreds of branches, this position could be for you. Join us in our mission to expand what libraries can offer their communities, all from the comfort of your home office., * Background as a programming librarian or substantial experience leading library programming * Bachelor's degree * Tech-forward and comfortable in the digital workspace, using modern productivity tools to produce high-quality content at scale * Strong systems thinking and the ability to organize hundreds of pieces of content * Strong editorial judgment, with a clear sense of what makes a program feel useful versus generic * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Keen attention to detail * An organized self-starter, adept at task prioritization and time management, comfortable working independently from home Nice to Haves * Experience producing programs across multiple audiences (adults, teens, kids, families) * Experience writing press releases, newsletter copy, and social media captions * Experience designing flyers and images for social media * Familiarity with Google Workspace or similar productivity tools * Experience working with public libraries * Experience developing social media and marketing content ## Description The Library Programming Database Lead is responsible for scaling our turnkey programming database into a rich, ever-expanding catalog of ready-to-use kits that librarians genuinely love. Starting pay is $22 per hour with room for increases based on performance. The expected hours are 26-30 hours a week, and the position is fully remote. Specific responsibilities include: Program Development * Oversee the end-to-end development of new programs across all major program types: life skills workshops, trivia, murder mysteries, escape rooms, scavenger hunts, heritage months, holidays and commemorative days, craft ideas, anniversary programming, and more * Source fresh program ideas on an ongoing basis * Apply strong editorial judgment to every program, with attention to a recommended approach, multiple budget tiers, clearly stated assumptions, and alternatives offered so each library can adapt the program to their space and patrons * Ensure breadth across audiences (adults, kids, teens, families, retirees) and a diverse selection of programs * Create and approve every component of every program, including the program description, facilitator guide, social media posts, press release, newsletter copy, and program-specific resources, before it is published Database Management * Maintain the program database structure, including versioning, tagging, and filtering by observance, budget, target audience, and program type * Ensure related versions of programs are linked correctly, including scaled-up, free, and kid-friendly modifications of adult programs * Maintain the shared "general tools" section with templates like photo release forms, signup sheets, and allergen guidance, and curate the featured-resources section as a regular ongoing task Library Engagement and Communications * Communicate with librarians on the platform about new and relevant programs each month through newsletters, in-app announcements, and seasonal highlights tied to upcoming heritage months and holidays * Track which programs are getting downloaded and run, and shape the content roadmap based on what libraries are actually adopting * Solicit feedback from librarians about what is working, what is missing, and what they want next, and feed that input back into the database Customer Support and Continuous Improvement * Support customer care by answering programming-related questions from libraries and surfacing recurring issues to the team * Identify gaps in the production process and propose improvements as you go, * You are not able to stretch yourself for new challenges * You dislike hard work * Supporting a startup isn't exciting for you ## Related Videos - [Inspiring Young People (and Their Parents) to Become Programmers - Cassandra Chin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1760-inspiring-young-people-and-their-parents-to-become-programmers-cassandra-chin) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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