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The Library of Congress is hiring for a Program Specialist for the Young Readers Center in the Jefferson Building. It is a full time position, DC- based and salary range is $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year. 

The position is located in the Center for the Book (CFB), the Library of Congress’s principal book, reading, and literacy promotion office. The incumbent is responsible for one or more of the Center's program areas related to programming for children and youth; public events that encourage lifelong learning among adults; affiliated state centers for the book; national partnerships for promoting reading and literacy; and events relating to poetry, literature, and libraries.

The incumbent provides full professional and administrative support and advice to the Center in all aspects of his/her official functions. The incumbent administers programs and special events which may include literature and poetry readings, lectures, and conferences sponsored by a variety of gift funds. The incumbent also provides continuity for the long-range planning, budgeting and operation of the Center’s programs. The Young Readers Center (YRC) is a key program area of the Center for the Book. Its major goal is to stimulate public awareness about how the Library of Congress promotes books, reading, literacy, and libraries for young readers and their parents and care-givers, as well as for teachers and librarians.

More information at http://1.usa.gov/VYCayO