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Essential Job Functions 

• Supports the Library department with development, delivery, and administration of the following: 
  • In-library and in-community outreach programs
  • Access-centered collections projects 
  • Library and exhibit tours
  • Traveling exhibits administration 
  • Physical and virtual exhibits research and development
  • Promotion of library services 
  • Library communications and development
  • Research projects
  • Supports Keeneland departments with the following:
    • Community relations and outreach programs
    • Communications projects
    • Research projects
  • Collaborate with members of Library staff and other Keeneland departments
  • Establish and maintain relationships with industry and community stakeholders

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of current trends in library, museum, education, and/or publishing services; Thoroughbred industry; community relations best practices 
• Ability to enhance patron experience through exceptional customer service 
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends to support Library programs and events
• Ability to travel to support Library’s traveling outreach initiatives 
• Proficient in a wide variety of library, museum, education, and/or publishing applications and technology peripherals 
• Experience with online library catalogs and digital asset management systems 
• Experience designing and delivering youth and adult education and/or outreach programs 
• Experience promoting library, museum, education, and/or publishing services
• Initiative-taking with the ability to exercise independent judgement 
• Confident in public speaking and representing the Library and Keeneland in the community
• Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail while meeting deadlines in a high service volume team 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, people skills, research skills, and critical thinking skills 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Prior experience with digitization equipment, applications, and peripherals 
• Experience with exhibit research and development 

Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program or a Master’s degree in Public History, History, Education, Museum Studies, or a related field preferred
• 2 to 4 years of progressive employment in a high service volume library, museum, heritage site, or cultural resource organization 
• 2 to 3 years of progressive employment in the Thoroughbred industry or an industry-adjacent field 

Required Application Materials 

• Resume 
• Cover letter 
• At least three professional references