Non-Exempt Hourly (37.5 hrs/wk) Full-Time Regular Starting Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 / hour
General Summary: Library Specialist is an advanced level public service staff position. This employee works under the supervision of the Assistant Director, who provides limited direct supervision on a day-to-day basis. The Library Specialist has decision-making responsibilities for routine matters.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serves as a representative of the library while at work and out in the community
- Able to perform all of the duties of Library Clerks and Assistants when needed to keep the Library running smoothly
- Schedules, plans, and conducts library and outreach activities, including programs for all ages, story times, group tours, and classes
- Maintains a programming budget, keeping a record of all expenditures, including contracts and other receipts, and provides statistical reports to immediate supervisor
- Effectively communicates with patrons, learning their preferences and needs, in an effort to provide better service
- Trains other staff in skills necessary to perform the duties of a specific area
- Helps maintain public and staff areas of the Library
- Attends workshops and conferences relating to programming and outreach-both traditional and technology-based
- Drives library vehicle as necessary for outreach events and programs
- Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor or Library Director
- Outgoing, welcoming, and enthusiastic
- Follows instructions and all directions with care and commitment
- Able to work effectively and enjoys interacting with people, including both the general public and other staff members of all ages and backgrounds
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to use technology easily and effectively
- Associate’s Degree required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- One year customer service work experience desirable
- Two years’ experience providing programs for children, teens, families, and/or adults preferred
Interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a Union County Carnegie Library Employment Application to jobs@unionlibrary.org. Full job description and additional information about how to apply available at http://www.unionlibrary.org/pages/employment.asp