Current Opportunities

  • SUMMARY 

    Responsible for planning and organizing group activities.  Encourages participation in all types of programs.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICE OF JOB 

    Work is of average difficulty requiring close supervision until job is learned, then only periodic supervision.  Employees may develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only) 

    • Plans and organizes programs, events, and activities around community interests. 

    • Leads and/or oversees group activities on a weekly and monthly basis.  Encourages the community to participate. 

    • Documents community participation in group recreational programs. 

    • Develops weekly and monthly activity schedules to the community for dates of programs. 

    • Makes up a list of program supplies to be ordered. 

    • Maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner.  Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position. 

    • Provides instructions and supplies for volunteers to assist with group activities. 

    • Takes pictures of all programs for scrapbook. 

    • Plans special “theme” days or months around holidays, seasons, or recognized days such as Father’s Day or Mother’s Day. 

    • Plans and conducts story hours for Summer Reading Program at headquarters branch 

    • Answer phone 

    • Performs all other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

    Training and Experience

    Must be 18 years of age or older.  High school diploma or equivalent GED.  Some college education preferred.  Must have at least one year’s experience in conducting group activities.  Experience in working with all age groups preferred.

    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

    • Enjoys working with all age groups 

    • Able to lead and motivate people; excellent interpersonal skills 

    • Good planning and organizational skills 

    • Able to communicate well, both orally and in writing 

    • Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision 

    • Enjoys thinking of new ideas; is creative and resourceful 

    • Good computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Printshop, etc)

    $17.10/hr

  • SUMMARY 

    Responsible for planning and organizing group activities outside of the Library.  Encourages participation in all types of programs.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICE OF JOB 

    Work is of average difficulty requiring close supervision until job is learned, then only periodic supervision.  Employees may develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only) 

    • Plans and organizes programs, events, and activities around community interests outside of the Library. 

    • Encourages the community to participate. 

    • Documents community participation in group recreational programs outside of the Library. 

    • Makes fliers, brochures, and handouts. 

    • Maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner.  Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position. 

    • Takes pictures of all programs for scrapbook. 

    • Assists in helping with story hours for Summer Reading Program at headquarters branch when needed. 

    • Helps prepare the large display unit at headquarters branch 

    • Works front desk when needed

    • Answer phone 

    • Performs all other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

    Training and Experience

    Must be 18 years of age or older.  High school diploma or equivalent GED.  Some college education preferred.  Must have at least one year’s experience in conducting group activities.  Experience in working with all age groups preferred.

    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

    • Enjoys working with all age groups 

    • Able to lead and motivate people; excellent interpersonal skills 

    • Good planning and organizational skills 

    • Able to communicate well, both orally and in writing 

    • Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision 

    • Enjoys thinking of new ideas; is creative and resourceful 

    • Good computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Printshop, etc)

    $12.00/hr

  • SUMMARY 

    Responsible for planning and organizing group activities outside of the Library.  Encourages participation in all types of programs.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICE OF JOB 

    Work is of average difficulty requiring close supervision until job is learned, then only periodic supervision.  Employees may develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only) 

    • Plans and organizes programs, events, and activities around community interests outside of the Library. 

    • Encourages the community to participate. 

    • Documents community participation in group recreational programs outside of the Library. 

    • Makes fliers, brochures, and handouts. 

    • Maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner.  Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position. 

    • Takes pictures of all programs for scrapbook. 

    • Assists in helping with story hours for Summer Reading Program at headquarters branch when needed. 

    • Helps prepare the large display unit at headquarters branch 

    • Works front desk when needed

    • Answer phone 

    • Performs all other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

    Training and Experience

    Must be 18 years of age or older.  High school diploma or equivalent GED.  Some college education preferred.  Must have at least one year’s experience in conducting group activities.  Experience in working with all age groups preferred.

    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

    • Enjoys working with all age groups 

    • Able to lead and motivate people; excellent interpersonal skills 

    • Good planning and organizational skills 

    • Able to communicate well, both orally and in writing 

    • Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision 

    • Enjoys thinking of new ideas; is creative and resourceful 

    • Good computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Printshop, etc)

    $10.00/hr

  • SUMMARY

    Under general supervision, responsibility is assigned for a variety of technical duties in various phase of library operations, including the exercising of judgment and discretion in performing library routines with technical advice readily available when needed, and determining duties and methods as necessary to accomplish objectives.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICE OF JOB 

                Work is of average difficulty requiring close supervision until job is learned, then only periodic supervision.  Employees may develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only) 

    • Charges and discharges library materials 

    • Assesses and collects fines and copy money 

    • Locates books and files registration cards 

    • Repairs books 

    • Conducts story hours as requested 

    • Assists in preparing displays and posters 

    • Answers phone 

    • Assists patrons in using computers 

    • Shelves books 

    • Processes new periodicals, notifies the Assistant Librarian of non-receipt, and maintains records of periodicals 

    • Performs related and other work as required

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

    Training and Experience 

    Two years of college or university training, or high school diploma or equivalent plus three years work experience in public service capacity.

    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

    • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions   

    • Ability to use resourcefulness, tact, and courtesy in dealing with library patrons and the public 

    • Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with fellow employees  

    • Ability to make decisions recognizing established library practices and policies 

    • Ability to learn circulation software 

    • Some familiarity with computers, software and internet access 

    • Sufficient skill in operating audio-visual and other library equipment 

    • Sufficient skill in typing to net 35 words per minute

    $10.00/hr